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New member Username: Myuhh1Post Number: 1 Registered: Feb-06 | I just bought (2) 12" kicker solo baric L7. I am only looking for 1 amp to push these subs, but Crutchfield is telling me that I need 2 amps, 1 for each sub. Any suggestions for an amp???????? |
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Silver Member Username: TheelfkeeperStockbridge, GA USA Post Number: 970 Registered: Feb-05 | they are 750 rms a piece i think so one 1200 to 2000 watt amp will be fine. crutchfield isn't that great of a site for advice and they are prob telling you to get 2 amps because they are just matching the rms value of the subs with the products they carry, which i guess is nothing 1500 watts. they just want to make money of course. a kicker kx1200.1 will be fine or you could go bigger. or the new zx1500.1 would work. of course you don't have to go with kicker amps, the JL 1000/1, PG Xenon 1200.1, Orion 1200D or 1500D, Hifonics makes several models that would work.... |
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New member Username: Myuhh1Post Number: 3 Registered: Feb-06 | Do you think a kicker amp is the best way to go? I want to keep it all kicker. |
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New member Username: KorbanncChapel Hill, NC Post Number: 1 Registered: Feb-06 | I just bought an 06 S12L7 and I'm having trouble matching it up with an amp. its 750 rms 1500 max and its 2 Ohm, whats the best way to go? I already have a 1200 watt kit and the deck, I just dont want to blow anything up or underpower the sub (I've installed my systems before but nothing this big) Im not really concerned about price but a $600 amp for a $200 sub is a little nuts. |
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Silver Member Username: N2audioLawrence, Ks USA Post Number: 523 Registered: Mar-04 | myuh, no reason to stick with kicker unless you just want to. It won't benefit the sub at all simply because of the brand name. Best price I can find on the kx1200.1 is here - http://www.6ave.com/product.jsp?x=04KX1200.1&zipz=11001 You can find refurbs for $360 or so Nick - that's a dual 2, right? The kicker 600 would be a good match -- $268 shipped http://www.6ave.com/product.jsp?x=04KX600.1&zipz=11001 or Phoenix Gold Xenon 600.1 Orion 600D There are a LOT of others that would work well. |
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New member Username: Myuhh1Post Number: 4 Registered: Feb-06 | Thanks guys...Would the kicker KX600.1 amp work without any problems?? |
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Silver Member Username: TheelfkeeperStockbridge, GA USA Post Number: 973 Registered: Feb-05 | Myuh, if you go with the KX600.1, you'll need 2 amps, one for each sub. the KX1200.1 will be just like 2 600.1's in a single package. |
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Silver Member Username: N2audioLawrence, Ks USA Post Number: 525 Registered: Mar-04 | The 600 would obviously be about 1/2 the power per sub so they won't play as loud as they would with the 1200. Other than that it will work fine. There are a lot of budget sub amps that will get you around 1000w for $150-250. Hifonics, Lanzar, Power Acoustik. Not nearly the brand recognition as kicker, but at the end of the day - power is power, especially for subs. Also - there are several refurbished amps at ikesound.com (if they're not sold out). Orion, Directed, Viper |
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New member Username: Myuhh1Post Number: 5 Registered: Feb-06 | Money isnt an issue. I rather pay more for a good amp that would do the job. So definitely go with the kicker KX1200??? I would have no problems right guys?? |
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New member Username: Myuhh1Post Number: 6 Registered: Feb-06 | these subs are 2ohms if that makes a diiference? |