Choosing an amp
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New member Username: Jord7575Post Number: 7 Registered: Jul-08 | i am getting an re audio sx 12 1000 watts rms i was wondering wat kind of amp to get? do i need to get at least a 1000 watt rms amp also? |
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Gold Member Username: Nd4spd18Northwest PA Post Number: 8073 Registered: Jul-06 | What coils? Hopefully dual 2, then get a Audioque 1200d, $250 and the best amp you will find for the price. If it's dual 4 then Kicker ZX1000.1 but you'll be shelling out a bit more cash since good quality 2 ohm amps are not as common. |
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New member Username: Jord7575Post Number: 8 Registered: Jul-08 | i was going to ask what the better choice was dual 2 or 4? and also what about hifonics amps are they any good? |
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New member Username: Jord7575Post Number: 9 Registered: Jul-08 | the amp i have now is an alpine mrp-m850 so before i buy a new amp i wanna make sure that i need a bigger amp to power the sx |
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Gold Member Username: Nd4spd18Northwest PA Post Number: 8078 Registered: Jul-06 | It can handle more power yes, and would be bit louder. Is it absolutely needed, no. I would get dual 2 which wires to 1 ohm b/c there are MUCH more options out there for 1 ohm amps. But if you decided to use your alpine you have to get dual 4. |
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New member Username: Jord7575Post Number: 10 Registered: Jul-08 | i think i would rather have it wired at 1 ohm but what are some good brands of amps to get? and also with the alpine isnt it bad to underpower a sub? |
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Silver Member Username: 2000celicaRoanoke, VA U.s. Post Number: 130 Registered: Jan-08 | it isnt always bad to underpower a sub in respect to how much you are underpowering it. if the sub is 1000 rms and it is getting 70 or 80% power that is fine. however, you dont really want to overpower it, because that will matter. i had a 500 rms sub and had 650 rms running to it, and it sounded amazing, had the gain turned down appropriately and it blew in a matter of weeks. as far as a good amp to run at 1 ohm i would say the best would be a U.S. Amps, mainly because they are so efficient. efficiency is important. next to that you can go based on money and quality. some good brands are sundown, audioque and elemental designs nine.1 it just all depends on what you want out of an amp that makes it "good". |
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Bronze Member Username: Jord7575Post Number: 11 Registered: Jul-08 | if i were to go with us amps what should i get? would the merlin mdid 1200 be a good choice or should i go smaller? |
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Gold Member Username: 04redmach1Es DEALER, GA USA Post Number: 2223 Registered: Mar-06 | Jordan, if you you are gettign a 12 inch SX d2, grab a RD 1000.1 and you will be fine. I can give you a good deal on a SX and RD 1000.1 if wanted. Shoot em an email. Kevin lowhz01@yahoo.com |
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Bronze Member Username: Jord7575Post Number: 12 Registered: Jul-08 | what is a good us amp model to go with for my setup? |
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Platinum Member Username: InsearchofbassPost Number: 10080 Registered: Jun-04 | Your really not going to hear much of a difference in output going from 800 to 1000 watts probably no more than 1 db which you can barely hear. Plus it will put more demands on your charging system which is probably stock. What vehicle do you have? |
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Bronze Member Username: Jord7575Post Number: 13 Registered: Jul-08 | chevy k1500 silverado its a truck obviously |
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Platinum Member Username: InsearchofbassPost Number: 10087 Registered: Jun-04 | Well depending what year and engine you have you could have anywhere from 105 to 145 amp alternator. They have a 160 amp alt for it but it doesnt seem like that would be likely the way they have it listed. |
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Gold Member Username: Nd4spd18Northwest PA Post Number: 8138 Registered: Jul-06 | Get it in dual 2, and an Audioque 1200d and you're set. That alternator can handle it. |
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Bronze Member Username: Jord7575Post Number: 14 Registered: Jul-08 | the year is 1998 and it is a 350 5.7L if u need it |
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Bronze Member Username: Jord7575Post Number: 15 Registered: Jul-08 | but what if i want to upgrade to 2 sx 12s? will that amp still be big enough? |
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Gold Member Username: Nd4spd18Northwest PA Post Number: 8150 Registered: Jul-06 | You need to decide now whether you're getting 1 or 2 so that you can get them with the correct ohm coils. |
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Bronze Member Username: Jord7575Post Number: 16 Registered: Jul-08 | i only really plan on getting 1 but if i ever want to have more power with a nother 1 cant i buy an amp that will allow me to do so? |
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Gold Member Username: Nd4spd18Northwest PA Post Number: 8175 Registered: Jul-06 | If you got another sub you would have to get a different amp |
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Platinum Member Username: InsearchofbassPost Number: 10148 Registered: Jun-04 | The site I used says the 100 amp is the standard option for that year and engine. |
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Bronze Member Username: Jord7575Post Number: 17 Registered: Jul-08 | couldnt i just get a bit bigger amp and over power the 1 and then underpower a bit if i get 2? |
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Gold Member Username: Nd4spd18Northwest PA Post Number: 8198 Registered: Jul-06 | You could do that. But a good amp that does 2000w at 2 ohm and is also stable at 1 ohm is gonna be $500+ |
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Bronze Member Username: Jord7575Post Number: 18 Registered: Jul-08 | what would be some good amps for example |
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Platinum Member Username: InsearchofbassPost Number: 10175 Registered: Jun-04 | The audioque 2200 $389 plus shipping is a good idea for power like that 1300 at 2 ohm and 2200 at 1 ohm. But I will say this using your stock alternator and battery your going to see dimming with just one sub when its cranked even at 1000 watts. Your vehicle uses part of the alternators power for basic electrical needs. http://www.audioque.com/aq/AQamps2200D.htm http://www.audioque.com/aq/order.htm |
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Bronze Member Username: Jord7575Post Number: 19 Registered: Jul-08 | ill just get 1 re audio sx 12 dual 2 ohm so what would be my best bet for an amp? jl hifonixs audioque rd sundown or what? |
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Platinum Member Username: InsearchofbassPost Number: 10177 Registered: Jun-04 | If your sure you only want to run one sx 12 then the dual 2 ohm and the audioque 1200d is the one to get. But if you wanted to run two sx 12's you would just need two dual 4 ohm subs and get the electrical support to run them and the audioque 2200d. |
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Bronze Member Username: Jord7575Post Number: 20 Registered: Jul-08 | i would like as many opions as i can get so everyone who reads this jus tell me what amp u think i should get |
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Gold Member Username: Nd4spd18Northwest PA Post Number: 8200 Registered: Jul-06 | Oh snap I read wrong. You only need 1000w at 2 ohms, with 1 ohm stable to upgrade later. The AQ 2200d would be a great amp for that application. In fact it's probably the best deal you will find. |
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Bronze Member Username: Jord7575Post Number: 22 Registered: Jul-08 | you sure bout that? and audioque is a good choice to go with |
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Bronze Member Username: Jord7575Post Number: 23 Registered: Jul-08 | with my stock alt tho do u think i should just stick with the 1200? |
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Gold Member Username: Nd4spd18Northwest PA Post Number: 8215 Registered: Jul-06 | Well you wouldn't be able to get its full power at 1 ohm with a stock electrical |
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Bronze Member Username: Jord7575Post Number: 24 Registered: Jul-08 | so jus get the 1200 then? |
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Gold Member Username: Nd4spd18Northwest PA Post Number: 8224 Registered: Jul-06 | You could get the 2200 and run it at 2 ohms with one sub (sub needs to be dual 4) But if you added another sub you would need a HO alternator and battery to get the 2200w at 1 ohm from the amp. |
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Bronze Member Username: Jord7575Post Number: 25 Registered: Jul-08 | so how does my setup sound 1 12 re audio sx audioque 1200d 4 gauge wiring pioneer deh-7000bt deck and since i have a cap ill probably jus throw that in also |
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Bronze Member Username: Cd5honda96OR United States Post Number: 75 Registered: Jun-08 | IMO I would sell the cap and get better wire, 2 or 0 gauge. |
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Bronze Member Username: Jord7575Post Number: 26 Registered: Jul-08 | 4 should be fine shouldnt it |
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Bronze Member Username: Jord7575Post Number: 27 Registered: Jul-08 | so if i get the sx with the 1200d and put it in this box  which is tuned to 32 hz do you think this system would pound hard? |
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Bronze Member Username: Jord7575Post Number: 28 Registered: Jul-08 | compared to the system i am running now which is the mrp-m850 amp with a kicker L5 10" in a truck box |
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Gold Member Username: Nd4spd18Northwest PA Post Number: 8228 Registered: Jul-06 | Agreed with juliob, I'd get bigger wire and forget the cap it's useless. Get a dual 2 ohm SX for the 1200d. And prefab boxes usually suck, the box needs to be made to the specs of the sub. These guys make good boxes www.woodlawncabinetry.com www.fishercustoms.com |
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Bronze Member Username: Jord7575Post Number: 29 Registered: Jul-08 | the box is made for the sx 12 |
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Bronze Member Username: Jord7575Post Number: 30 Registered: Jul-08 | is there a site i can go to that i can buy jus the 2/0 gauge wires and not the whole amp kit? |
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Gold Member Username: Nd4spd18Northwest PA Post Number: 8234 Registered: Jul-06 | www.knukonceptz.com is one of the good places to get wire. |
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Bronze Member Username: Jord7575Post Number: 31 Registered: Jul-08 | will it be alright if i run it on 4 gauge wire for now? |
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Gold Member Username: JuliobSanto DomingoDominican Re... Post Number: 5458 Registered: Dec-05 | yes |
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Bronze Member Username: Jord7575Post Number: 32 Registered: Jul-08 | and this system should be louder then my kicker l5 and 800 rms alpine amp right? |
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Gold Member Username: Nd4spd18Northwest PA Post Number: 8251 Registered: Jul-06 | Can't say for sure there are too many factors in play to say that. But it will definitely sound better. |
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Bronze Member Username: Cd5honda96OR United States Post Number: 95 Registered: Jun-08 | Jordan if you do decide to go with this you should make a video and post it up. I had been looking at these subs for awhile but I have never seen one in action. Good luck with your choices. |
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