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patenl
09-09-2003, 07:26 PM
Hi,
I have a stock CD stereo in my 2001 Grand Am SE1...I am looking to purchase a Pioneer GM-X362 with a 12" Pioneer sub....will this be a good choice?

Here are the specs for the amp....I guess I will be using the rear speakers to feed the audio in the amp..the amp right is clearing at $89 CDN...and sub at $112.

Features

PWM Regulated MOSFET Power Supply
Bridgeable 1/2/3 Channel Capability
Balanced Isolator Input Circuit
Screw-Type Power/Ground Terminals
Screw-Type Speaker Terminals
RCA Inputs
Hi-Volt Input Level Control (400mV-6.5V)
Speaker Level Inputs
Selectable Crossover: 80Hz, -12dB/oct. (LPF)

Specifications

Continuous Power (14.4V): 40Wx2(4ohm), 50Wx2 (2ohm), 100Wx1 (4ohm)
Max Power (14.4V): 80Wx2 (4ohm), 200Wx1 (4ohm)
Frequency Response: 10Hz - 50kHz (0,-1dB)
Total Harmonic Distortion: 0.008% (1kHz, 4W)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 100dB (IHF-A)
Dimensions: 11" x 2-5/16" x 6-3/16"

Don`t be shy to give me your input.
thanks
Luc
email patenl@hotmail.com

btchn1
09-09-2003, 08:00 PM
Don't get me wrong here I like pioneer stuff but their amps are pretty weak. The subs rock if you get the right ones. The subs I like are the newer ones with fat surrounds and carbon fiber looking dust cap. They aren't real power hungery but I would give them at least 250 watts rms. good luck, Lee