I've got a JL 300/4 amp powering my speakers and a Punch 360.2 amp powering my JL 12w3 sub. I was thinking of getting another 12w3 and having that powered by yet another amp. Would that work alright? Or would it not be wise for me to be running 3 amps with a stock alternator and an Optima yellow top battery? This third amp would just be another Punch 360.2 amp. Your opinions here would be greatly appreciated.

 

more like, not enough.

 

3 amps would not be to many. Using a yellow top would be smart (thats what I am using with the stock alternator pushing about 1400 watts and so far no problems). My stock battery died in a week or so after I installed my system. good luck!

 

Make sure you run a heavy gauge wire like 4 or 2 ( 2 would be better just more expensive ) gauge to get the most out of your system by supplying each amp with enough juice.

 

Cool, thanks guys. I'll go ahead and do it then. I know the amps I've got aren't that powerful, I just wasn't sure if having 3 of them would have any negative consequences.

 

you think i should get a optima battery or just capacitor if my system is running 2000 to 3000 watts rms

 

I like caps myself, but for 3000 watts you'll need 3 1-Fared caps. Each one goes for about $100-$200, depending on digital read-out or not, and a Optima battery goes for around $300 (I think). I don't know if you'll need more than one battery though. Also, I'm not positive, but I figured caps last nearly forever whereas, once a battery runs out, it's done.

 

Caps are a MUST!

 

Nitin, is it possible for you to just buy a bigger amp to power both W3's? Instead of spending the money buying another 360.2....sell the current one you have and buy 1 amp that's capable of powering both W3's.

 

no such thing as too many amps bro. my new set up may have more than 3

 

i would add a 1 farad cap along with a dry cell battery. I'd worry about overusing some fuses so the dry cell would take the some of the burden off.

 

go with the alumapro 15 fared cap! its dominant ... check e-bay