NEED AMP...PLEASE HELP
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Racer
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NEED AMP...PLEASE HELP
Hey, I jsut bought a Kicker Solobaric L7 12" subwoofer and now i need an amp. I am looking for 3 main things, 1 function and quality, 2 PRICE, 3 Looks. What is the best bang for my buck with all 3 of them, and how many watts should i get, the sub is rated for 750 rms and 1500 peak.
Thanks, Justin :confused:
Thanks, Justin :confused:
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Re: NEED AMP...PLEASE HELP (MEATHOUSE)
Dont buy MTX amps
RF amps ... heard a lot of bad things about them. Never used one.
JL makes great amps
so does Us Acoustics
http://www.thezeb.com
[Modified by Kale, 10:41 PM 9/7/2002]
RF amps ... heard a lot of bad things about them. Never used one.
JL makes great amps
so does Us Acoustics
http://www.thezeb.com
[Modified by Kale, 10:41 PM 9/7/2002]
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Re: NEED AMP...PLEASE HELP (MEATHOUSE)
RF has great amps (just don't but it from Best Buy). Most powerful of the amps listed, keep them well ventilated.
JL makes some very nice amps also, clean and reliable, they, like the RF will be expensive.
I wouldn't consider the MTX.
As for looks, it is up to you what you consider to be attractive.
I would stick to either JL or RF for performance though.
Also, what Ohm voice coil(s) does the sub have? That will play a big part in what amp to choose.
Good luck.
JL makes some very nice amps also, clean and reliable, they, like the RF will be expensive.
I wouldn't consider the MTX.
As for looks, it is up to you what you consider to be attractive.
I would stick to either JL or RF for performance though.
Also, what Ohm voice coil(s) does the sub have? That will play a big part in what amp to choose.
Good luck.
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Racer
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Re: NEED AMP...PLEASE HELP (MEATHOUSE)
the subs specs: 12", 2ohm dvc, 4 ohm dvc, max rec amp pwr: 1500 watts peak, max pwr RMS: 750, sensitivity: 86.9, min sealed vol: .88, max sealed vol: 2.0.
do you think that I should go with a 750 watt rms amp?????
What about the US acoustics vs the Profile clarus vs jl vs RF
What about a RF 1000BD 1000w mono amp???
do you think that I should go with a 750 watt rms amp?????
What about the US acoustics vs the Profile clarus vs jl vs RF
What about a RF 1000BD 1000w mono amp???
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Re: NEED AMP...PLEASE HELP (Kale)
Dont buy MTX amps
RF amps ... heard a lot of bad things about them. Never used one.
JL makes great amps
so does Us Acoustics
RF amps ... heard a lot of bad things about them. Never used one.
JL makes great amps
so does Us Acoustics
HOWEVER, I AM A MMATS FAN. MMATS PROFESSIONAL AUDIO WILL DO IT! CHECK IT OUT. I RAN 3 OF THESE AMPS IN MY 98 COUPE. VERY POWERFUL AND CLEANS AMPS. CHECK MY WEB FOR THE INSTALL. HERES A LINK:http://www.mmatsproaudio.com/
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Re: NEED AMP...PLEASE HELP (MEATHOUSE)
the subs specs: 12", 2ohm dvc, 4 ohm dvc, max rec amp pwr: 1500 watts peak, max pwr RMS: 750, sensitivity: 86.9, min sealed vol: .88, max sealed vol: 2.0.
do you think that I should go with a 750 watt rms amp?????
What about the US acoustics vs the Profile clarus vs jl vs RF
What about a RF 1000BD 1000w mono amp???
do you think that I should go with a 750 watt rms amp?????
What about the US acoustics vs the Profile clarus vs jl vs RF
What about a RF 1000BD 1000w mono amp???
The RF bd1000 will absolutely pound that sub. It is underrated at 1000 watts but will produce at least 1400. I have seen bd1000's birth sheet at 1700 watts max @ 2-Ohm and actually meter 1500 watts RMS @ 2-Ohm. But that's RF for you and why they are so well known for being such powerful amps.
MMATS also has some great amps, even more expensive but nice. I considered using MMATS but decided on RF for the raw power.
I plan on using a bd1000 in my C5 to power an IDMAX. I still may consider a MMATS DHC1400.1 though.
Stick with a 2-Ohm mono load with your sub, that dual 2-Ohm wired series/parallel would do it for you. Those amps won't handle lower. Except for the MMATS D series mono’s, which will handle 1-Ohm, VERY nice amps but it, will cost a LOT more.
For the money, it's RF or JL. You will get more power from RF though.
It's all up to how much you are willing to spend.
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