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Thread: Alpine type r's autotek amp |
   
New member Username: Pbplayer05
Post Number: 2 Registered: May-07
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| Posted on Thursday, May 10, 2007 - 02:12 am: |
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im buying two type r 12inch dvc 4ohm subs and need and amp for them i was thinking about the autotek 1400.1d amp wired at one ohm anyone have suggestions please help |
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Gold Member Username: Johnfiac
A-ToWn,
152-153db Da...
My wangers b...
Post Number: 2719 Registered: Mar-06
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| Posted on Thursday, May 10, 2007 - 04:07 am: |
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Did you already order the subs? |
   
New member Username: Pbplayer05
Post Number: 3 Registered: May-07
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| Posted on Thursday, May 10, 2007 - 10:47 am: |
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no i havent bought them yet |
   
Gold Member Username: Juliob
Santo Domingo Dominican Re...
Post Number: 4584 Registered: Dec-05
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| Posted on Thursday, May 10, 2007 - 01:46 pm: |
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i would buy autotek mm1000.1 if you want to stick with the brand. If not, then grab memphis prd 1000.1 |
   
New member Username: Pbplayer05
Post Number: 4 Registered: May-07
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| Posted on Thursday, May 10, 2007 - 03:58 pm: |
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so the 1000 watt should be good enough for the two subs? also im doing this with 4 gauge and a 1/2 farad cap do i need to upgrade or would this setup still work |
   
Silver Member Username: Joebruce
15 Inch Wang...
Post Number: 860 Registered: May-04
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| Posted on Thursday, May 10, 2007 - 04:01 pm: |
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4 guage wire is fine but i wouldnt use the cap. Whats your budget for an amp? |
   
Gold Member Username: Nd4spd18
Southeast PA
Post Number: 2291 Registered: Jul-06
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| Posted on Thursday, May 10, 2007 - 04:38 pm: |
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4 gauge is just barely enough, but should work..... and caps are useless, don't bother with that. |
   
Silver Member Username: J_c_wheeler8
Columbus,
IN
United States
Post Number: 476 Registered: May-06
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| Posted on Thursday, May 10, 2007 - 04:57 pm: |
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What are caps? |
   
Silver Member Username: Imalik
SD2.5ED9.1=Boom,
New Jersey
Audioque...N...
Post Number: 285 Registered: May-06
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| Posted on Thursday, May 10, 2007 - 05:53 pm: |
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Capacitors.http://www.woofersetc.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=product.display&Product_ID=2686 |
   
Silver Member Username: J_c_wheeler8
Columbus,
IN
United States
Post Number: 482 Registered: May-06
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| Posted on Thursday, May 10, 2007 - 06:01 pm: |
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why are capacitors useless? Don't they hold extra juice so your battery doesnt die? |
   
Gold Member Username: Nd4spd18
Southeast PA
Post Number: 2296 Registered: Jul-06
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| Posted on Thursday, May 10, 2007 - 07:20 pm: |
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lol no. A capacitor holds a VERY small amount of energy. They are marketed to noobs who think it will stop their lights from dimming (voltage drop) when they in fact do nothing to help your electrical system. |
   
New member Username: Pbplayer05
Post Number: 5 Registered: May-07
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| Posted on Thursday, May 10, 2007 - 10:31 pm: |
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i was thinking between 200 and 275 but lower would be better so if not the caps will this take to much energy from my cars charging system? |
   
New member Username: Pbplayer05
Post Number: 6 Registered: May-07
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| Posted on Thursday, May 10, 2007 - 11:21 pm: |
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otherwise does anyone else have an amp that would do better for that price range |
   
New member Username: Pbplayer05
Post Number: 7 Registered: May-07
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| Posted on Thursday, May 10, 2007 - 11:22 pm: |
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otherwise does anyone have a better amp suggestion for the price range |
   
Silver Member Username: Shade
Moxee,
Wa
U.S.
Post Number: 248 Registered: Nov-06
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| Posted on Friday, May 11, 2007 - 12:51 am: |
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i thought i heard someone say they found a kx1200.1 for around that price. |
   
Gold Member Username: Johnfiac
A-ToWn,
152-153db Da...
My wangers b...
Post Number: 2745 Registered: Mar-06
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| Posted on Friday, May 11, 2007 - 08:53 am: |
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my friend sold a zx1200.1 last year for 200$ it was in perfect condition and never even had the gain turned up to see the full output... i was so pissed when i found out i missed that deal...  |
   
New member Username: Pbplayer05
Post Number: 9 Registered: May-07
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| Posted on Friday, May 11, 2007 - 10:45 am: |
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so what do you think would be the best amp for a setup like that? autotek kicker jbl hifonics or are there any better ones |
   
Silver Member Username: J_c_wheeler8
Columbus,
IN
United States
Post Number: 484 Registered: May-06
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| Posted on Friday, May 11, 2007 - 11:40 am: |
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It was me who just got a kx1200.1 for around $250.00 I love it! |
   
New member Username: Pbplayer05
Post Number: 10 Registered: May-07
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| Posted on Friday, May 11, 2007 - 06:16 pm: |
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what do u have it pushing though cuz i want enough power for these subs without frying my charging system |
   
Silver Member Username: Jkidder
Spring hill,
Florida
Usa
Post Number: 562 Registered: Nov-05
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| Posted on Friday, May 11, 2007 - 07:18 pm: |
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i didnt know kicker ever mader a zx1200? |
   
Gold Member Username: Nd4spd18
Southeast PA
Post Number: 2319 Registered: Jul-06
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| Posted on Friday, May 11, 2007 - 07:26 pm: |
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^^^ they don't |
   
Bronze Member Username: Pbplayer05
Post Number: 11 Registered: May-07
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| Posted on Friday, May 11, 2007 - 07:34 pm: |
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would a 15" type r be better than buying two twelves |
   
Silver Member Username: •cam•
Post Number: 198 Registered: Nov-06
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| Posted on Friday, May 11, 2007 - 10:27 pm: |
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lower maybe, louder no. |
   
Bronze Member Username: Pbplayer05
Post Number: 12 Registered: May-07
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| Posted on Saturday, May 12, 2007 - 01:43 am: |
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so like my first question does anyone know what the best set up for an ap i could get atthat price be? |
   
Silver Member Username: Shade
Moxee,
Wa
U.S.
Post Number: 253 Registered: Nov-06
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| Posted on Saturday, May 12, 2007 - 02:28 am: |
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maybe a hifonics bxi1606d or look around for a kx1200.1 used or refurb. basically you'll want no less then 1000watts RMS for those subs at 1ohm. ebay is your friend. |
   
Silver Member Username: J_c_wheeler8
Columbus,
IN
United States
Post Number: 495 Registered: May-06
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| Posted on Saturday, May 12, 2007 - 10:14 am: |
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http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Kicker-KX1200-1-car-audio-amp-class-d-1200-watts- WOW_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ38638QQihZ014QQitemZ330117505420QQrdZ1QQsspagenam eZWDVW http://cgi.ebay.com/KICKER-KX1200-1-Class-D-Mono-Car-Audio-Amplifier-MINT_W0QQit emZ290114437145QQihZ019QQcategoryZ64570QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem http://cgi.ebay.com/KICKER-KX1200-1-CAR-AUDIO-AMPLIFIER_W0QQitemZ330118045954QQi hZ014QQcategoryZ64570QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem http://cgi.ebay.com/KICKER-KX1200-1-ZX1500-1-CAR-AUDIO-SUB-AMP-AMPLIFIER_W0QQite mZ140115915797QQihZ004QQcategoryZ64570QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem ALL Kx1200.1's at great prices. |