What amp do i get???
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New member Username: LalondtmPost Number: 1 Registered: Feb-09 | This will be my second amp. My previous was a 1000w Kenwood, but it broke. So I'm looking for something that will give the perfect amount of juice to power my 2 12" kicker subs that rms at 400 (before i ran them at about 300-350) But I need help choosing because I really have no clue what to look for in amps, a buddy picked out my last one for me, but Id like to learn the stuff myself. thanks |
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Silver Member Username: Vivi2000Owosso, Mi Post Number: 102 Registered: Aug-07 | What model and voice coil configuration do you have with those subs? |
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New member Username: LalondtmPost Number: 2 Registered: Feb-09 | the subs are CVR12's from the CompVR line. I don't know what the coil configuration is, or how to find it, haha sorry. These are all the specs http://www.kicker.com/compvr |
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Gold Member Username: Snowball123West Allis, WI Post Number: 2171 Registered: Oct-07 | take a DMM and take a reading on the coils. |
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New member Username: LalondtmEast Lansing, Michigan Post Number: 3 Registered: Feb-09 | i really dont know what any of that means or i would  |
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Silver Member Username: Vivi2000Owosso, Mi Post Number: 105 Registered: Aug-07 | If you have a DMM(Digital Multi Meter) take the positive end and stick it in the pos terminal on one VC of the sub, take the negitive end and do it on the same VC. Change the settings to read 200ohms, It should read around 2 or 4 but can be diffrent. My 4ohm dvc subs read at 3.4ohm per coil. If they are 2 ohm DVC you need an amp that does ~1000wrms at 2 ohms, if they are 4 ohm then you need about 1000wrms at 1 ohm. It may say on the subwoofer what they are also. |
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New member Username: LalondtmEast Lansing, Michigan Post Number: 4 Registered: Feb-09 | i dont have a DMM, so... according to the manual the voice coil inductance is 5.51, the VC diameter is 2 (50.8) and the VC length is 1.3 (33.3), its dual 2 ohm and/or dual 4 ohm |
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New member Username: LalondtmEast Lansing, Michigan Post Number: 5 Registered: Feb-09 | would a Lanzar Vibe286 work? I know they say 4000w peak power, but i read its more like 900w. I'm not looking to spend a fortune if i can help it, but i still want something that is loud and sounds clear. |
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Gold Member Username: Nd4spd18Philadelphia, PA Post Number: 9739 Registered: Jul-06 | haha you have to know whether it is dual 2 ohm OR dual 4 ohm, which is it before you can determine what amps will work..... and lanzar is crap btw. |
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New member Username: LalondtmEast Lansing, Michigan Post Number: 6 Registered: Feb-09 | OK well, what would be the best/reasonably priced amp to get if they were 2 ohm? and what if they were 4 ohm? Then if I cant figure out what ohm they are on my own, is their someplace i could go to have them checked? like say best buy? |
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New member Username: LalondtmEast Lansing, Michigan Post Number: 7 Registered: Feb-09 | nvm, they are 4 ohms, so what kind of amp should i look for? |
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New member Username: JgoodPost Number: 8 Registered: Jan-09 | i had 2 12inch CVR's in a kicker box, ported on the side with an old school rockford fosgate punch 500 and it was WAY louder than i thought it was going to be. very under rated amp imo. |
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New member Username: LalondtmEast Lansing, Michigan Post Number: 9 Registered: Feb-09 | does this sound decent for my subs? All new 2008 model! 08zx350.2 OVER 1000 WATTS PEAK OUTPUT! PEAK ON THIS SERIES IS ABOUT 3 TIMES RMS OUTPUT! 175 watts x 2 @ 2 ohms 350 x 1 @ 4 ohms bridged RMS power speaker- and preamp-level inputs Mosfet Powered preamp outputs Tri-Way capable S/N Ratio: >95 dB 18 DB BASS BOOST Removable Shroud Stereo or mono (bridged) 12 dB per octave high-pass/low-pass crossover bass boost (0-18 dB) THD: .085 13.8 Volts Free Remote Bass Boost Control frequency response 20-20,000 Hz FUSE RATING: 25A x 2 13.5" x 9 5/8" X 2 1/8" |
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New member Username: VictoratmAustin, Texas United states Post Number: 4 Registered: Feb-09 | sounds decent enought |
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Gold Member Username: Nd4spd18Philadelphia, PA Post Number: 9842 Registered: Jul-06 | No. Class AB amps are not ideal for subs. A class D amp will be more efficient. For 2 dual 4 ohm subs you need an amp that is 1 ohm stable. Something like this: http://www.woofersetc.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=product.display&Product_ID=475 |
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New member Username: Jumbo23Post Number: 6 Registered: Sep-08 | Thinking about getting another amp. Can anyone tell me about Hifonics amps. Thinking of replacing my current JL 1000.1 amp with a Hifonics Bx2008D amp. The Hifonics amp get 650-2000 watt/rms range. Which do you think is better? Anyone got an opinion????? |
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Gold Member Username: Nd4spd18Philadelphia, PA Post Number: 9851 Registered: Jul-06 | make your own thread... but to answer your question that would be a huge downgrade. JL > hifonics by a lot. Hifonics are also overrated, they do not do the power they claim. |
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Bronze Member Username: LalondtmEast Lansing, Michigan Post Number: 12 Registered: Feb-09 | this kenwood is a Class D |
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New member Username: MaleakThe burbs , Michigan United states Post Number: 1 Registered: Feb-09 | k lol i got these bunk @ss tens there lightning audio lol i bought em brand new from my friend for 35$ i mean ya there not well known but for 35 dollars who could pass on that bt anyways i only got em because i had 2 jL w 0's and i never used tens before and i had to get ride of then because my kid wa just born so my gurl said i could still have a little bump but my main question is if the speakers are Dual 10" woofers; 450W peak, 150W RMS (continuous) @ 4 ohms, bridged; 75W RMS x 2 @ 2 ohms; 50W RMS x 2 @ 4 ohms; 40 - 400Hz variable crossover... how many wat amp should i get so they would sound good and they are in a complete sealed box |
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New member Username: MaleakThe burbs , Michigan United states Post Number: 2 Registered: Feb-09 | lol to add to what i just asked there the lightning audio fast and the furious version lol |
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