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New member Username: Jblfan8919
Colorado Springs,
CO
United States
Post Number: 1
Registered: Apr-08
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| Posted on Saturday, April 26, 2008 - 05:45 am: |
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So I just set up my car with (2) Kicker 6" x 9" 3-Way Speakers (055KS693), (2)240 Watt Boss 462 4 x 6 Inch Car Audio Speakers, (2)10" JBL Power Series 1600W Peak 400W rms each and now I am looking for an amp to run JUST the subs. The subs run at 400W rms each (total 800W rms to run both). So I am now looking for an amp. When it comes down to it...I don't know jack about what kind of amp I am looking for. Do I need one that will run 800W rms or MORE? Or 800W rms or LESS? I can't spend a lot of money either...don't have much. $200 max probably. If someone can help me out and explain to me exactly what amp I need so I am not greatly under powering my subs but at the same time not ending up blowing them that would be very useful. Thanks for the much needed help. |
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New member Username: Jblfan8919
Colorado Springs,
CO
United States
Post Number: 2
Registered: Apr-08
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| Posted on Saturday, April 26, 2008 - 05:53 am: |
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Also I forgot they are setup for 2 ohms and
it is Dual Voice Coil. |
Gold Member Username: N2audio
Lawrence,
Ks
USA
Post Number: 1542
Registered: Mar-04
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| Posted on Saturday, April 26, 2008 - 11:01 am: |
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there's no amount of power you HAVE to have. According to their power ratings they'd be best off with something close to 400w rms each (or 800w from a mono amp). That should get about the most SPL out of them with little risk of damage. A little more power wouldn't hurt, a little less isn't a problem either, but the SPL will decrease slightly.
You have a pair of dvc 2's, right? I would look for a mono amp that will give you 600-800w at 2 ohms.
http://sonicelectronix.com/item_9477_Infinity+611A.html
http://sonicelectronix.com/item_9795_Phoenix+Gold+Ryval+V8001.html |
New member Username: Jblfan8919
Colorado Springs,
CO
United States
Post Number: 3
Registered: Apr-08
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| Posted on Saturday, April 26, 2008 - 08:37 pm: |
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Yeah they are DVCs. I found some other amps on eBay for decent prices. There were some Hifonics, Lanzar and Boss amps that run anywhere from 900-1200W @ 2 ohms x 1 as mono amps or 2 channel. I wanted something from Kicker, JL, Hifonics, or JBL but couldn't find one that appeared to power the subs that was within my price range. But if I went with one of those that I found...would that 900-1200W range be overpowering? To the point of blowing the subs out? They read 1600W peak but my friend that gave them to me said don't go over 1300W. And I have never heard of anything from Phoenix Gold? How would you rate the quality of amps they sell since I see that is what you recommended to me on that 2nd link you provided because I see that it would run my subs so if you could get back to me on that, that'd be great. Thank you so much for the feedback also. |
Gold Member Username: Juliob
Santo Domingo
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| Posted on Sunday, April 27, 2008 - 06:12 pm: |
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matt can you save 50 more dollars? |
New member Username: Jblfan8919
Colorado Springs,
CO
United States
Post Number: 4
Registered: Apr-08
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| Posted on Sunday, April 27, 2008 - 10:32 pm: |
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Why do you ask? |
Gold Member Username: N2audio
Lawrence,
Ks
USA
Post Number: 1547
Registered: Mar-04
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| Posted on Monday, April 28, 2008 - 12:23 pm: |
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PG's lowest level stuff is still pretty solid.
Hifonics have some decent affordable amps.
Lanzar is iffy - their optidrive stuff is pretty good. Their Vibe mono amps are okay, but besides that most of their sales specs are WAAAY inflated - you need to download manuals to see what you're actually getting.
Links to the specific amps you're looking at would help. |
New member Username: Jblfan8919
Colorado Springs,
CO
United States
Post Number: 5
Registered: Apr-08
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| Posted on Tuesday, April 29, 2008 - 12:55 am: |
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So Opti, what would you say about the Hifonics 1200W BRUTUS BXi1206? Says it does 900W rms @ 2 ohms x 1 mono. Would I be okay on that? I found one for $165.00 but haven't purchased it yet. Waiting for opinion. |
Gold Member Username: Juliob
Santo Domingo
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| Posted on Wednesday, April 30, 2008 - 03:53 pm: |
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it might put 700w rms... i asked you cause you can buy a kicker zx 750.1 |
Gold Member Username: N2audio
Lawrence,
Ks
USA
Post Number: 1558
Registered: Mar-04
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| Posted on Wednesday, April 30, 2008 - 04:32 pm: |
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okay amps, like Julio said - probably not going to give you rated power, but not so low as to make a big difference.
They have their share of failures, but as common as they are the number of negative reports doesn't seem at all out of line.
$165 sounds like a pretty good price especially if it's new, even good if it's used and in good condition. |
Gold Member Username: Juliob
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| Posted on Wednesday, April 30, 2008 - 07:40 pm: |
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yeah... Opti i'm still using my vibe 1800d it has worked flawlessly Over a year :D |
New member Username: Jblfan8919
Colorado Springs,
CO
United States
Post Number: 6
Registered: Apr-08
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| Posted on Thursday, May 01, 2008 - 12:35 am: |
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Do u have a link for that kicker amp at whatever price u were implying? |
Gold Member Username: N2audio
Lawrence,
Ks
USA
Post Number: 1561
Registered: Mar-04
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| Posted on Friday, May 02, 2008 - 11:14 am: |
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"yeah... Opti i'm still using my vibe 1800d it has worked flawlessly Over a year"
Good news. Not a bad amp at all for the price. |
Platinum Member Username: Rovin
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| Posted on Friday, May 02, 2008 - 11:28 pm: |
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id go hifonics since on a budget .... |
New member Username: Jblfan8919
Colorado Springs,
CO
United States
Post Number: 7
Registered: Apr-08
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| Posted on Saturday, May 03, 2008 - 03:12 am: |
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Thanks for the input guys. It was very helpful. |
