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Old Jan 15, 2004 | 10:00 PM
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(ASAP) need advice on a good amp for my 12"

Ok I currently have 6-1/2 front, 6x9 side panels, cd head unit, and 2 - 12" IMPP with an elclosed box. All of my system/speakers are Pioneer. I went to a (soundwaves)store and they told me that a Memphis 1500w mono amp would pound them? What do you guys think about Memphis amps(I was looking toward Kicker mono amp)? Or what other amp/brand would you guys recommend, my 12" are Pioneer IMPP dual voice coil (1,000 Watt) subs. Really need help on this one im just waiting till tomorrow(payday) to go buy it, lol , help?
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Old Jan 15, 2004 | 10:08 PM
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what model IMPP are they?

memphis makes some really good amps, so does kicker but i think 1500 watts might be too much for IMPPs. Its tough to know without the sub specs
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Old Jan 15, 2004 | 10:36 PM
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Originally posted by Boomin Boy
what model IMPP are they?

memphis makes some really good amps, so does kicker but i think 1500 watts might be too much for IMPPs. Its tough to know without the sub specs
They are 12" Pioneer IMPP / dual voice coil VCCS 1000 Watt Max. Model # is TS-W1241DVC, the sales guy told me either the Memphis 1000W mono($299) or the 1500W mono($399). Supposedly hes givin me a nice deal cuase im going to buy a 8" pioneer widescreen, wire kit, and an "amp" of course. Well what do you guys think?
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Old Jan 15, 2004 | 10:41 PM
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i wouldnt give those subs more than 500 rms (which is what they're rated at)

the memphis st1000d puts out 1100 @1ohm which is what you'll probably want...and set your gains wisely

the st1500d puts out its power at 2 ohms which is useless for you unless you plan on only using one sub and really over powering it
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Old Jan 15, 2004 | 10:52 PM
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Cool, Thanks if everything goes well ill probably get the 1000w Memphis. Unless I change my mind, lol. Thanks again Boomin Boy, by the way nice sig pic.
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Old Jan 15, 2004 | 10:55 PM
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Originally posted by THE BANDIT-Z
Cool, Thanks if everything goes well ill probably get the 1000w Memphis. Unless I change my mind, lol. Thanks again Boomin Boy, by the way nice sig pic.
thanks i wish i could take credit for it but JimmyG-91Z made it
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