10 Points Find me a good amp !?

[Subject]
10 Points Find me a good amp !?
[Question]
http://www.hifisoundconnection.com/Shop/Control/fp/sret/16215216219210223218215282223214283214229230287218223236291224221236297226235232239242235238231246241244253/vpid/3639239/vpcsid/0/SFV/30046/sret/16215216219210223218215282223214283214229230287218223236291224221236297226235232239242235238231246241248241



Those are the subs can anyone find me a good amp to power them? I'm new to this and not sure if i need mono, 2 or 4 channel or what amps are best. Thanks!
KB they're 800 rms and 1600 max watt.

holaitsjosh @ 2009-03-27 09:24:47

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you can use mono or 2 channel

any amp that is 1600 watts rms



and you will need a bigger alternator

or prepare for major headlight dimming and eventually destroying your alternator

KB @ 2009-03-27 09:30:11

you shoulda got those subs in the dual 2 ohm version for you can push them with the kicker zx750.1 its a perfect match

Dj Low Proz @ 2009-03-27 09:49:16

First off, a 2, or 4 channel amp just refer to the amount of sides (with two + and two -) to connect to. You just need a 2 channel unless you are also using this amp to power other speakers in the car.



If it is just the subs, then I would suggest a 400-600 watt AMP from Rockford Fosgate. The reason I put the range is the prices. Sometime you can find a higher watt amp for a lower price. The amp you purchase you want to be sure that the gain IS NOT turned up more than a 1/4 to between a 1/4 and 1/2. If it is turned up a 1/2 or more, the amp may get hot and shut off or burn out. I would go to speaker/amp retailers and ask them if they have your speakers (or something close to them) and ask if you could hear that with the amp you choose. Very important, be sure to bring the type of music that you are going to listen most and have them play it as you listen.



Gain is the output of the amp, how much the amp is pushing to the speakers.



Rule of thumb for amps, always buy an amp that doubles you speak up put. This way the amp won't burn out, the speakers are cheaper to replace.



With a 2 channel, read up about bridging, what it does. If you do bridge the amps suggested, BE SURE TO TURN THE GAIN ON THE AMP DOWN BEFORE BRIDGING.



BTW.. The T400 at the end of any amp is the watt output. Ohm level is the important part most for blowing speakers. 4 Ohms is stable 2 is less stable and 1 is least (less stable, greater chance of the speaker/amp burning out).



Here they are:

http://www.crutchfield.com/p_575T6002P/Rockford-Fosgate-Power-T600-2.html?o=p&search=Rockford+Fosgate+car+amp



http://www.crutchfield.com/p_575T4002P/Rockford-Fosgate-Power-T400-2.html?o=p&search=Rockford+Fosgate+car+amp

PA Ap. Developer @ 2009-03-27 10:02:19

KB is right, 2channel or mono will work. And the power draw from your car is worth keeping an eye on.

I'd go 2 channel for ease of wiring setup (otherwise you're messing with series/parallel wiring & impedance loads etc).

Some Buying tips:

Look for around 400W/channel, Low pass filter, subsonic filter, good overload & thermal protection etc. Digital or 'class D' amps are the best for subs as they're more efficient.

I'd get a car audio shop to "tune" it for you, unless you want to give it a go yourself :-)

Simon @ 2009-03-27 10:05:56

This:

http://www.crutchfield.com/p_13610001V2/JL-Audio-Slash-v2-Series-1000-1v2.html?tp=115



And this:

http://www.crutchfield.com/p_120PP1005D/Tsunami-LITEWAVE-Series-Capacitors-5-farad.html?search=capacitor

GMo @ 2009-03-27 10:10:41

[Subject]
If i where to buy two 12 inch sub wooofers how much would they cost?
[Question]
and what else would i need to buy?

Gil @ 2009-03-27 07:31:05

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WWW.CRAIGSLIST.ORG

EBAY



BOX

AMPLIFIER

WIRING

TIME AND MONEY

JESUS STOLE MY 40 @ 2009-03-27 07:44:11

Depend's on what yor looking for first brand, power, etc and how much your willing to pay belive it or not i went to wally world and got my subs and they hit harder than some compition speakers i have seen but buy an amp some where else bestbuy cartoys some where better the speakers i got are two 12 inch sony explodes get the black ones the red ones explode Really explode and i nly spent 150.00 for the two pair but the rest is up to you

Shane B @ 2009-03-27 08:05:14

to buy the two subwoofers is going to be around $60 and up (each) then you'd need a box, amplifier, and wiring and if you think u cant do it a installer and thats pretty much it.

Ramon M @ 2009-03-27 08:15:37

[Subject]
cassette player does not work?
[Question]

uber @ 2009-03-27 09:27:08

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put all your audio files on an ipod and get ipod integration. Then you will never have to worry about the cassette player not working again. Try crutchfield.com

ohpg1009 @ 2009-03-27 09:54:15

Buy a new one?

GMo @ 2009-03-27 10:00:57

Wow, that's a wealth of information to work with....



Since you didn't actually specify anything, I'm going to go out on a limb here, and guess.... based on the fact that its a CASSETTE deck, that its already pretty old. I havent even seen anything but CD decks in stores in a few years. You can even pick up a new CD deck for pretty cheap if you shop around (100 bucks and change?)...



If a head unit totally craps out (you havent given us much to diagnose here) there usually isn't much that can be "fixed", unless its a wiring issue. Unless you've taken it out and put it back for some odd reason, wiring isn't likely your problem here. So, if it is the head unit itself, it's one of those things that'll probably cost more to "have repaired" than it would to just go buy a new one.



Buy a new head unit... it'll work out of the box, and, having a CD player will catch you up with the technology of the 90's!

travis m @ 2009-03-27 10:42:50

[Subject]
how do i wire my 2 ohm sub to keep it at 2 ohm?
[Question]
its a dual voice coil sub to a mono class D amp. i cant figure out how to wire it to stay 2 ohm cuz its dual voice coil

ericparker535 @ 2009-03-27 11:27:55

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Just use one coil.

Wurm™ @ 2009-03-27 11:35:11

I dont know

Spartan @ 2009-03-27 11:37:59

is it dual 2 ohm or dual 4 ohm?



you cant wire a dual 2 ohm sub into 2 ohms



you can only wire a dual 4 ohm sub to 2 ohms

chg @ 2009-03-27 12:07:56

[Subject]
Why did my sub start smoking and now not working?
[Question]
Car: Nissan Altima 2006

Deck: Premier AVIC-F90BT

Sub: Premier TS-SW1241D

Amp: Premier PRS-D4100F

Speaker Wire: Rockford Fosgate 16 AWG

Rear Speaker: Pioneer 6x9

Door Speakers: Pioneer 6.5

Tweeters: Pioneer TS-T110



I've had the sub for over a 2 years. Two to Three weeks ago i changed the wire inside the sub's PORTED box to 16AWG? possibly the problem? I'm running my 6x9's to one channel and sub to the other. Since i'm here might I also ask should i be using a ported box? Music was loud could I have just blown it out? Thanks in advance!!!!!!!!!!
Sub has a built in crossover also using seperate RCA audio cords one for channel A to rear. Other channel B to Subwoofer.
I have only 1 subwoofer.

solo_rider2000 @ 2009-03-27 08:12:04

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you damaged your sub i know this for sure

and running 2 different subs let alone 2 different types of speakers is a bad idea

bunkerbuster @ 2009-03-27 08:20:40

it would mean that you damaged your sub.

Taken. @ 2009-03-27 11:05:17