Help me pick an Amp.
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Help me pick an Amp.
Hey guys,
i am looking for an amp to drive two Kicker Comp 10's (125w RMS 4ohm)
so far, here is what i have been looking at
JL Audio 250/1 or 500/1
RF Punch 301m or Power 351m
Kicker KX 400.1
Alpine M300 or M500
now i dont' know a whole ton about this stuff, but i am smart guy, and understand electricity and load, ect, so i don't know if i am looking in the right places even, all of those amps are 2ohm stable, so i could wire both subs in parrallel, my other options would be to get either a stereo or 4 channel amp right???
which way is prefered? should i stop looking at mono amps, and look at multi channel amps?
Thanks for the help.
i am looking for an amp to drive two Kicker Comp 10's (125w RMS 4ohm)
so far, here is what i have been looking at
JL Audio 250/1 or 500/1
RF Punch 301m or Power 351m
Kicker KX 400.1
Alpine M300 or M500
now i dont' know a whole ton about this stuff, but i am smart guy, and understand electricity and load, ect, so i don't know if i am looking in the right places even, all of those amps are 2ohm stable, so i could wire both subs in parrallel, my other options would be to get either a stereo or 4 channel amp right???
which way is prefered? should i stop looking at mono amps, and look at multi channel amps?
Thanks for the help.
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All depends on how you'd like it set up. If you already have an amp to push your mid's and highs, then a mono will be more than fine. If your mid's and high's are just running off of the head unit, a multi channel , like a 5 channel, would be more suited. It's all in what sound quality you want also.
If it were me, I'd use a Kicker amp, but then I like to match my components, lol. Any one you listed would be fine, but if you did use a Kicker, might I suggest the 2 channel KX300.2 (150x2 - 300x1), or any other amp in that same range. You don't want to over power the subs too much.
If it were me, I'd use a Kicker amp, but then I like to match my components, lol. Any one you listed would be fine, but if you did use a Kicker, might I suggest the 2 channel KX300.2 (150x2 - 300x1), or any other amp in that same range. You don't want to over power the subs too much.
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Re: Help me pick an Amp.
Originally posted by Dewey316
JL Audio 250/1 or 500/1
RF Punch 301m or Power 351m
Kicker KX 400.1
Alpine M300 or M500
JL Audio 250/1 or 500/1
RF Punch 301m or Power 351m
Kicker KX 400.1
Alpine M300 or M500
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Heres my suggestions
Avionixx
AXA 400.2 2x125@4ohm, 400x1@4ohm - See Specifications
> $185.00
AXA 500m 1x250@4ohm, 1x500@2ohm - See Specifications
$265.00
http://www.edesignaudio.com/ep/amps.htm
Avionixx
AXA 400.2 2x125@4ohm, 400x1@4ohm - See Specifications
> $185.00
AXA 500m 1x250@4ohm, 1x500@2ohm - See Specifications
$265.00
http://www.edesignaudio.com/ep/amps.htm
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Originally posted by HanSolo0260
might I suggest the 2 channel KX300.2 (150x2 - 300x1),
might I suggest the 2 channel KX300.2 (150x2 - 300x1),
75x2 @ 4ohm
150x2 @ 2ohm
300x1 @ 4ohm bridged
now my subs are 4ohms a piece. wired in parrellel that puts me at 2 ohms on that circuit corret? if i wire them in series, than i am at 8ohms ?? so to run them each on their own channel (4ohm) i would only get 75w per sub. and i can't wire them in perrellel because it doesn't apear that this is 2ohm stable in bridged mode.
or am i complely missing something here?
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My mistake. For some reason I was thinking you either had 2 or 8 ohm subs. OR I had them on the brain at the time because someone else was asking me about them. Although, I had a ZR360 pushing 2 12" 4ohm Comps before and it was doing fine, running cool and lasted till I sold it, then it got stolen from who I sold it to, grrr. So, in a nutshell, the amps you picked are fine, it's all personal preference and budget.
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Originally posted by Z28*****
Heres my suggestions
Avionixx
AXA 400.2 2x125@4ohm, 400x1@4ohm - See Specifications
> $185.00
AXA 500m 1x250@4ohm, 1x500@2ohm - See Specifications
$265.00
http://www.edesignaudio.com/ep/amps.htm
Heres my suggestions
Avionixx
AXA 400.2 2x125@4ohm, 400x1@4ohm - See Specifications
> $185.00
AXA 500m 1x250@4ohm, 1x500@2ohm - See Specifications
$265.00
http://www.edesignaudio.com/ep/amps.htm
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Originally posted by Dewey316
ok i checked out their site, the price seems right, does anyone else have feedback on their products? the seem to do a good job of hypeing themselfs up... i had never heard of them before but i would like more info from people who have used their stuff?
ok i checked out their site, the price seems right, does anyone else have feedback on their products? the seem to do a good job of hypeing themselfs up... i had never heard of them before but i would like more info from people who have used their stuff?
Do a bit of checking around there.
Im going to run one of their A10's in my rezn8r stealthbox hooked to the 1000w ch of my memphis amp. If I like the sub i'll switch over to the Avionixx amps.
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wow, they seem to like them there. but me not knowing much about this stuff, all the brand comparisons don't do much for me, i think i might just buy one, but it is hard for me to justify spending money on something i have no experiance with, on a brand i have no experiance with.
hopefully, more people will speak up and convince me!!!!
hopefully, more people will speak up and convince me!!!!
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From dealing with eD the customer service is good. Right now they are a little swamped with bussiness but anyone who has had problems with the amp had little to no problems getting it fixed. go to http://forum.soundillusions.net/foru...?s=&forumid=20 and check it out.
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I have also heard a lot of good things about those Avionixx(sp?) amps. I wouldn't hesitate buying one. I also like the jl on your list.
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well after all this reading, and a good chat with z28*****, i ordered a Avionixx 500M tonight.
i'll give ya'll a review when i get it.
i'll give ya'll a review when i get it.
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Originally posted by Dewey316
well after all this reading, and a good chat with z28*****, i ordered a Avionixx 500M tonight.
i'll give ya'll a review when i get it.
well after all this reading, and a good chat with z28*****, i ordered a Avionixx 500M tonight.
i'll give ya'll a review when i get it.
Just be VERY careful when tuning that amp on your subs...
All should be good.
Also have you already bought those subwoofers?
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yes i bought them used from a guy in the local camaro club here.
probably not what i would have bought, but since my old stuff got stolen while my car was in impout (long story) i have been itching for bass again. and the price was right for a box and subs that was ready to drop in.
probably not what i would have bought, but since my old stuff got stolen while my car was in impout (long story) i have been itching for bass again. and the price was right for a box and subs that was ready to drop in.
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Originally posted by My86Firebird
get the memphis 500D amp
get the memphis 500D amp
BTW (Im running a mephis belle)
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Originally posted by My86Firebird
get the memphis 500D amp
get the memphis 500D amp
and since memphis doesn't sell online (at least not that i could see, and if you do purchase one online, it voids the memphis warrenty) i descided to go with the avionixx.
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Originally posted by Dewey316
i did look at that amp, but there was only 1 dealer within 500 miles of me, and it was more than 200 miles away.
and since memphis doesn't sell online (at least not that i could see, and if you do purchase one online, it voids the memphis warrenty) i descided to go with the avionixx.
i did look at that amp, but there was only 1 dealer within 500 miles of me, and it was more than 200 miles away.
and since memphis doesn't sell online (at least not that i could see, and if you do purchase one online, it voids the memphis warrenty) i descided to go with the avionixx.
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hmmm... that sucks. just get them on e-bay LoL
hmmm... that sucks. just get them on e-bay LoL
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