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New member Username: 88gtanotchbackPost Number: 1 Registered: Dec-04 | ive been asking a bunch of ppl before i go out and buy amp(s) so i dont make a mistake like a already did. i bought two 12 inch audiobahn subs(forst mistake so everyone says). the subs specs are: ALUM12Q 1000RMS to each sub dual high-temp 6 ohm voice coils i want an amp thats cheap(er) but will still pound these subs. so far the recomendations have been 2 JL 1000/1 2 JBL 1200 1 crossfire 2000VR 1 Modified MTX 1501d Competition Amplifier 2000+ Watts 1 rockford 3000tb or something. what im looking for is my best option with the best power for the money. seems like theres a lot of know how on this forum. thx alot in advance scott |
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Bronze Member Username: James1115Ct Post Number: 69 Registered: Dec-04 | hope you have a high current alternator! |
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Gold Member Username: GlasswolfNorthWest, Michigan USA Post Number: 6847 Registered: Dec-03 | JBL bp1200.1 Orion 1200D Kicker kx1200.1 there are a few more options for ya |
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New member Username: 88gtanotchbackPost Number: 2 Registered: Dec-04 | i actually dont have a high current alternator....will this interfere alot? i wanna do this right but on a budget. thx for the help guys. also im really new to stereos but are you sure about those amps glasswolf? you seem to know your stuff so i hope your right cause this http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=18797%26item%3D5739835810% 26%26 option looks really good and cheap.....but it seems a lil small for 2 12's each running 1000RMS... this looks really good to for the price http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=48598%26item%3D5739517812% 26 i just wanna make sur eim running enough power. thx |
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Gold Member Username: GlasswolfNorthWest, Michigan USA Post Number: 6858 Registered: Dec-03 | you're not going to run two 1000 watt subs with full power on a stock electrical system in a car. not gonna happen. if you want that kind of power, it costs money. mainly in a new alternator, heavy power cable, and some pretty big amplifiers the JBL BP1200.1 delivers 1200 watts RMS x 1 @ 2 ohms or at 1 ohm. its a terrific amp and probably the cheapest one you'll find worth considering with that much power. at full output the JBL draws ~115A the Kicker 1200.1 is a great amplifier, and puts out 1200 watts (actually closer to 1400 in reality) at 1 ohm or over 600 watts @ 2 ohms. the kicker is probably the better of the two as far as features go, offering a subsonic filter if you want to use a ported box, but both are hefty, well made amps. |
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New member Username: 88gtanotchbackPost Number: 4 Registered: Dec-04 | so really the only way to run these subs the way there ment to be ran is to buy a new alternator. so pretty much i bought to big of subs for an entry level system....that sucks. well thx alot for all your help guys. ill look into both amp options. i know its gonna souind dumb buty are these subs still gonna thump being underpowered? |
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Gold Member Username: GlasswolfNorthWest, Michigan USA Post Number: 6897 Registered: Dec-03 | try this.. get the amps you want for the subs. see if you have issues with lights dimming etc. if not, then you're fine. if you do, then worry about a larger alternator at that point, or keep the volume down so the lights don't dim. |