Polk 5-channel sub recommendation.
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Polk 5-channel sub recommendation.
I'm looking at buying this polk amp.
http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_...+PA1100.5.html
Running 6.5" MM Polks up front and some combination of subwoofers in the rear.
It gets the most power when running at 1 ohm but I'm not sure how to tell if it'll be stable at that and If I should buy subs assuming it is or not.
AMP: sub channel
280RMS@4ohm
400RMS@2ohm
600RMS@1ohm
Subwoofer options DVC or SVC with 4ohm coils.
2 x 8" DB Polks 180RMS
2 x 8" MM Polks 250RMS
2 x 10" DB Polks 270RMS
http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_...+db840DVC.html
http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_...+MM840DVC.html
http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_...DB1040DVC.html
any advice? Play it safe with the DB 8's at 2ohm or go for broke and get the higher end ones and hope they run at 1ohm?
http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_...+PA1100.5.html
Running 6.5" MM Polks up front and some combination of subwoofers in the rear.
It gets the most power when running at 1 ohm but I'm not sure how to tell if it'll be stable at that and If I should buy subs assuming it is or not.
AMP: sub channel
280RMS@4ohm
400RMS@2ohm
600RMS@1ohm
Subwoofer options DVC or SVC with 4ohm coils.
2 x 8" DB Polks 180RMS
2 x 8" MM Polks 250RMS
2 x 10" DB Polks 270RMS
http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_...+db840DVC.html
http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_...+MM840DVC.html
http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_...DB1040DVC.html
any advice? Play it safe with the DB 8's at 2ohm or go for broke and get the higher end ones and hope they run at 1ohm?
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amp makes it peak power at 1 ohm. the amp doesnt dictate what it runs at, the subs determine the ohm rating.
Go with a 4 channel amp in my opinion. But if going with above amp I woudl do 2 of the polk mm 8s dual 4ohm
Go with a 4 channel amp in my opinion. But if going with above amp I woudl do 2 of the polk mm 8s dual 4ohm
Last edited by pentavolvo; Nov 24, 2010 at 11:28 PM.
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I was origionally looking for a 4 channel but couldn't find one with enough power that wasn't ungodly expensive(under 400) or an off brand.
Hifonics was the only brand I recognized that got mixed reviews here on the forum but had enough power for what I want...
http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_...+%2B+RCAs.html
With mixed reviews on the Hifonics and my knowledge of car audio at zero I figured I would play on the safe side and get a brand I know and like(Polk). If enough people step up and back the use of the Hifonics I would gladly go with it to save money that I can put towards the better subs or receiver.
Hifonics was the only brand I recognized that got mixed reviews here on the forum but had enough power for what I want...
http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_...+%2B+RCAs.html
With mixed reviews on the Hifonics and my knowledge of car audio at zero I figured I would play on the safe side and get a brand I know and like(Polk). If enough people step up and back the use of the Hifonics I would gladly go with it to save money that I can put towards the better subs or receiver.
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I was origionally looking for a 4 channel but couldn't find one with enough power that wasn't ungodly expensive(under 400) or an off brand.
Hifonics was the only brand I recognized that got mixed reviews here on the forum but had enough power for what I want...
http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_...+%2B+RCAs.html
With mixed reviews on the Hifonics and my knowledge of car audio at zero I figured I would play on the safe side and get a brand I know and like(Polk). If enough people step up and back the use of the Hifonics I would gladly go with it to save money that I can put towards the better subs or receiver.
Hifonics was the only brand I recognized that got mixed reviews here on the forum but had enough power for what I want...
http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_...+%2B+RCAs.html
With mixed reviews on the Hifonics and my knowledge of car audio at zero I figured I would play on the safe side and get a brand I know and like(Polk). If enough people step up and back the use of the Hifonics I would gladly go with it to save money that I can put towards the better subs or receiver.
