Newbie Question
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New member Username: LudzPost Number: 1 Registered: Nov-06 | Hi, I'm new to the boards and have a question about amplifiers \ subwoofers. I am looking into buying some 12" Kicker CompVR 05CVR124, but I notice they come in 4 ohm and 2 ohm dual voice coil. I have heard that 2 ohms is the way to go, but I imagine most of the members on here are extremely skilled in car stereos. I am trying to figure out A) 2 ohm or 4 ohm? and whats really the benefit of going either way? B) What kind of amp would be ideal for this? I have tried to research what the ideal set up would be but i just cant seem to come to any conclusion. It seems amps get more power set at 2 ohms, but it seems 4 ohms are a more popular choice. I am going to set up 2 of these Kickers. Basically, any help would be greatly appreciated! Thank you. |
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Gold Member Username: CtmikeCt. Post Number: 2463 Registered: Feb-06 | the only difference between the dual 2 and 4ohm subs would be the wiring options. if you get the dual 4 you want to look for an amp that does 800-1000wrms at 1ohm. if you get dual 2 get an amp that does the same power at 2ohm. |
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Gold Member Username: JuliobSanto DomingoDominican Re... Post Number: 3411 Registered: Dec-05 | for example, if you get the dual 2 ohm version get the kicker zx 750.1 amp |
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New member Username: LudzPost Number: 2 Registered: Nov-06 | sorry if this is also a newbie question, and I appreciate your guys posts, but why would I go with a mono amplifier? Shouldnt I get a 2 channel? I was thinking about going with this.. http://www.cardomain.com/item/POWTS19202 |
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Gold Member Username: JuliobSanto DomingoDominican Re... Post Number: 3415 Registered: Dec-05 | monoblock class D amps are more efficient and they're made for subs. 2 channels are usually class A/B, less efficient but they handle high frequency, that's why they can push tweeters, components, subs... kyle check this website for more info: www.wickedcases.com made by glasswolf |
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New member Username: LudzPost Number: 3 Registered: Nov-06 | What about this amp? http://cgi.ebay.com/New-KENWOOD-KAC-9152D-1800w-Class-D-Mono-Amp-Amplifier_W0QQi temZ260053918122QQihZ016QQcategoryZ79828QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem That kicker amp is expensive. Would kicker zx 750.1 really be much better than Power Acoustik Plasma TS1920-2 when the PA is like 120$ less? |
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Gold Member Username: JuliobSanto DomingoDominican Re... Post Number: 3419 Registered: Dec-05 | first rule: You get what you pay for Second rule: Do it right the first time. If you're in a budget, then get power acoustik A1000DB, that's the cheapest amp you can get. |
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New member Username: LudzPost Number: 4 Registered: Nov-06 | you think that the a1000db would be better than the kenwood? http://cgi.ebay.com/KENWOOD-KAC-9152D-1800W-MONO-D-CAR-AMPLIFIER-AMP-NEW_W0QQite mZ120053386671QQihZ002QQcategoryZ79828QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem |
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Gold Member Username: JuliobSanto DomingoDominican Re... Post Number: 3421 Registered: Dec-05 | yes i believe so. I've heard people running it at 1 ohm with no problems. Also kenwood has bad power supplies. Their quality is not good. I know power acoustik is not the best brand and their ratings can be weird or false, but that line is very good for the money and put some good power with decent quality. Although if i were you i'd save more money and get the kicker |
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New member Username: LudzPost Number: 7 Registered: Nov-06 | thanks juliob, you've been very helpful, i appreciate it |
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Silver Member Username: Motomattic3Http://www.cardomain.c... Post Number: 138 Registered: Oct-06 | lol now there two Kyle's ahhhhhhhh |
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