Need to know what power amp i would need for these 
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New member Username: Stevo123Uk Post Number: 1 Registered: Dec-07 | hi im a new driver and i really dont have a clue about impedance, ohms etc. just confuses me if i try to find out what i need :S, right i have got an Audiobahn AW1200V sub with two 4-ohm voice coils, 700 RMS watts(350 each voice coil) ,i also have 2 x alpine 8" swe-843E subs both 120 watts rms with 4 ohm impedance, i would be really apreciated if you could help me with what power amp i need to power these, would i power 6x9's off my amp aswell? lol tell im a newby thanks a lot steve (H) |
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Gold Member Username: Nd4spd18Northwest PA Post Number: 4517 Registered: Jul-06 | First things first, which do you want to run the Audiobahn or the Alpines. Mixing different subs in the same system will sound like complete crap. I'd use the Alpines as audioburn sucks. |
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New member Username: Stevo123Uk Post Number: 2 Registered: Dec-07 | is their no way i can run bot then  lol prob the audiobahn unless u recomend the alpines might be jus as nice sound wise lol, thanks a lot matey |
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Gold Member Username: MgbcsLincoln, Nebraska Post Number: 1801 Registered: Dec-06 | Well you can run them together in the same system, but it's definitely not recommended. |
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Platinum Member Username: Rovin4 10 Pioneer... Post Number: 12593 Registered: Jul-05 | IMO i suggest u sell everything & buy 1 or 2 good subs depending on the available trunk space ... |
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New member Username: Stevo123Uk Post Number: 3 Registered: Dec-07 | just bought them so i cant do that unfortunately lol! ive been told to get 2 identical amps could work becuz my 12"er has 2 voice coils 2 ohm each n alpine 8"ers have 4 ohm impedance |
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Platinum Member Username: Rovin4 10 Pioneer... Post Number: 12596 Registered: Jul-05 | ur 1st post u said dual 4ohms now u say 2ohms - so which is it ? post a link to exactly what u got ..... |
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New member Username: Stevo123Uk Post Number: 4 Registered: Dec-07 | lol im all god damn cofused, http://www.bassjunkies.com/?pid=32799&show_my_car=&return_link=%2Findex.php%3Fq% 3DSubwoofers%2F12%5C%22Subwoofers%2FAudiobahn&source=brand sorry im crap with technical stuff :P cherz. |
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Silver Member Username: Kyle_lowePost Number: 724 Registered: Apr-06 | so that audiobahn is dual 4ohm you can wire it like this  this would wire to a 2 ohm load you could look for a kicker kx 600.1 to go along with it |
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New member Username: Stevo123Uk Post Number: 5 Registered: Dec-07 | :s lol i really need to learn this stuff ;D would i not be able to use my alpines on the same amp then mate, right so is my sub actually 4 ohms so if i got a powerful enuff amp run them all? lol nice one ppl for the help steve |
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Silver Member Username: Basebalz13Moneta, Va Usa Post Number: 123 Registered: Aug-07 | if you do run both subs you would need sperate amps but i highly advise you not to like M.S. said i would use the alpines they are way better in sound quality |
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Silver Member Username: Kyle_lowePost Number: 725 Registered: Apr-06 | no, your sub is dual 4 ohms |
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New member Username: Stevo123Uk Post Number: 7 Registered: Dec-07 | ok thanks for the help guys have you got any recomended cheapish amps for my alpines? n if i get 6x9's cud i run them off it n all? :D shud av it up n runnin soon enuff! |
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Gold Member Username: Nd4spd18Northwest PA Post Number: 4536 Registered: Jul-06 | A Kicker ZX300.1 would be a great quality amp to use with your alpine subs |
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New member Username: Stevo123Uk Post Number: 8 Registered: Dec-07 | nice one mate im gona go and have a look for one now keep postin steve. |
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New member Username: Stevo123Uk Post Number: 9 Registered: Dec-07 | ive been told two fli amps by vibe wil power them, i was told about half of the watts will power the sub? as u can see not gainin much knowledgge :| lol |
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