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New member Username: ShorterthanrichPost Number: 5 Registered: Apr-06 | Ok, I just picked up to MA Audio 12" subs. They're rated at 700 Watts peak, and 350 watts RMS each. I need to find something to power these. I'm looking for a dead match or a slight overpowering. I'm trying to avoid running two amps, though. I'm considering perhaps underpowering them if it's a nice Alpine or Kenwood (Which put out 600 watts rms @ 2 ohms). Any recommendations? I see a ton of cheapo no name brands on ebay, but I don't trust them. So basically, any good amps I can hunt for deals on? |
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New member Username: ShorterthanrichPost Number: 6 Registered: Apr-06 | I also meant to ask, how is MA Audio or Visonik when it comes to amps? I don't trust them, but some people seem to... |
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Gold Member Username: AdddisorderWest palm, Florida Post Number: 4164 Registered: Jan-06 | they make crap amps, get a kicker zx750.1 or kx600.1 |
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Silver Member Username: Freezeman_7Lindsay, Oklahoma U.S.A Post Number: 931 Registered: May-06 | go wtih a kicker zx750.1 something like that.. it would power those nicely |
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New member Username: ShorterthanrichPost Number: 8 Registered: Apr-06 | btw, the part number is MA120XE |
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New member Username: ShorterthanrichPost Number: 9 Registered: Apr-06 | Yeah I had a feeling I couldn't trust those brands. I'll look into the kickers. I'm trying to keep cost down. I'm selling my current small 500 watt bazooka system to someone and trying to upgrade without spending another many hundred. I got the subs for $120, which wasn't bad, so I'm looking to spend <$200 on an amp, since I still need to upgrade my electronics. Any other suggestions? I'll probably be buying used on ebay. |
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Gold Member Username: Nd4spd18Southeast PA Post Number: 2058 Registered: Jul-06 | FYI: MA audio, Visonik, and Kenwood = crap. Kenwood probably being the worst of the three. Alpine amps are nice. The kicker's posted above are better though. If you want an idea of what other brands to look at: https://www.ecoustics.com/electronics/products/articles/329117.html |
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Silver Member Username: 04redmach1Columbus, GA USA Post Number: 602 Registered: Mar-06 | I have a DD MB2 I tested and was going to use for personal use but changed setup. If interested in it. 700 rms @ 2 ohm mono. $260 shipped. Kevin lowhz01@yahoo.com |
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New member Username: ShorterthanrichPost Number: 10 Registered: Apr-06 | Eh, I think I'll probably just go with Kicker, since I can get a factory refurb for around $210 shipped. If you can get closer to this with the DD I'm up for it. I don't know much about the brand, but I see it on the recommended list and I'm guessing they're competition speakers...Sell me on them |
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Gold Member Username: JuliobSanto DomingoDominican Re... Post Number: 4539 Registered: Dec-05 | DD is one of the greatest rich. |
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Silver Member Username: 04redmach1Columbus, GA USA Post Number: 605 Registered: Mar-06 | Email me if interested. DD is a great product and the amp is BRAND NEW for $50 more than a Kicker. Go to www.ddaudio.com to get more info and pics of amp. Email me. Kevin lowhz01@yahoo.com |
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Bronze Member Username: ShorterthanrichPost Number: 11 Registered: Apr-06 | I am definitely interested. I just don't know first hand how much better this DD amp is when compared to the kicker. Are the specs listed CEA-2006? I'm looking on the site, but I don't see peak ratings. They don't matter to me, but I do need to know so I can determine what capacitor to buy and what gauge wire I need. I have 8 gauge wire now, but I doubt that will be enough. I probably shouldn't be thinking about it so hard and just taking you up on the offer for the DD. I guess I'm just making absolute certain first, since I'm very low on cash, so anything I buy has to be the best deal I can find. |
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Bronze Member Username: ShorterthanrichPost Number: 12 Registered: Apr-06 | So, I didn't mention earlier that these are supposedly "dual 4 ohm voice coils" in each sub. Can I be running a 2 ohm amp on these then? Or do I need a 1 ohm |
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Gold Member Username: 420alldaylongPost Number: 1598 Registered: Sep-06 | This is how they can be wired. http://www.cardomain.com/shop/wooferwizard.pl?num_of_subs=2&impedance_of_subs=4o hm_dvc&x=152&y=11 |
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Bronze Member Username: ShorterthanrichPost Number: 13 Registered: Apr-06 | What about RD Audio 800.1 or Massive audio P1000.1? They sound like a good deal but I know nothing of these brands... |
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Bronze Member Username: ShorterthanrichPost Number: 14 Registered: Apr-06 | Joey, thanks for that link, that helps a lot. I'm still having trouble finding information on the RA Audio amp, though. I trust the seller, but I'd still like to read up on it |
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Bronze Member Username: ShorterthanrichPost Number: 15 Registered: Apr-06 | *RD Audio 800.1 in particular. (ahem, not RA audio..) |
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Gold Member Username: 420alldaylongPost Number: 1601 Registered: Sep-06 | The RD 800.1 $275 don't know about Massive. |
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Bronze Member Username: ShorterthanrichPost Number: 16 Registered: Apr-06 | Whats the normal price on the RD 800.1? I'm pretty sold on their quality, that's for damn sure. Seems to be up there with DD. Kevin is offering me what seems to be a great deal and I appreciate it very much, but I'm still trying to be an information whore... Still don't know all of the ratings on it. RMS @ 1 Ohm? Peak power (so I can pick out a capacitor..etc..) |
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Gold Member Username: 420alldaylongPost Number: 1603 Registered: Sep-06 | RD800.1 is 800x1 at 1ohm don't get a cap. What car do you have and how big is the alternator. |
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Bronze Member Username: ShorterthanrichPost Number: 17 Registered: Apr-06 | It's a 96 Maxima. I believe the alternator is 125 amps |
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Gold Member Username: 420alldaylongPost Number: 1604 Registered: Sep-06 | If your right you will be fine like it is. |
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Bronze Member Username: ShorterthanrichPost Number: 18 Registered: Apr-06 | Awesome, I'd like to avoid having to get a cap anyway. I guess that's the benefit of getting a nice efficient class D amp :D Yeah, it's definitely a 125 amp. I replaced it last year. |
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Gold Member Username: 420alldaylongPost Number: 1605 Registered: Sep-06 | Always go by RMS power never PEAK. |
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Bronze Member Username: ShorterthanrichPost Number: 19 Registered: Apr-06 | Yeah I know that for matching amps and basically everything always by with RMS, but I wasn't sure for caps - so I decided to play it safe and go with the bigger number. Thanks a lot! |
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Bronze Member Username: ShorterthanrichPost Number: 20 Registered: Apr-06 | How about wiring? With the RA audio 800.1 (800 rms)what gauge will I likely need? I already have 8 gauge wire in my car, but I'm not sure thats heavy enough. Similar to fuses. I'm not sure what size fuse I have at the moment. |
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Gold Member Username: 420alldaylongPost Number: 1607 Registered: Sep-06 | Its RD800.1 and this kit would be great everything you need. http://www.millionbuy.com/kik05ck4.html |
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Bronze Member Username: ShorterthanrichPost Number: 21 Registered: Apr-06 | I don't know why I keep typing RA! haha, thank you |
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Bronze Member Username: ShorterthanrichPost Number: 22 Registered: Apr-06 | Don't I need just a single channel kit? http://www.millionbuy.com/kik05pk4.html |