what size amp should be used?
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Fred it all depends on how much money you want to spend. You could buy a punch 1000bd or step to the power series t 1000bdcp I got a t 1000 and love it I'm pushing somewhere around 1500-1600 watts rms at 1 ohm the only thing is the lower the ohms ( impedance) the lower efficiency average is going to be which means how clean your bass is going to be. My next amp is going to be a t2500 on these subs the only thing is that I'm going to have to rewire these subs from 1 ohm to 4 ohms so I don't blow them up on the bass heavy song I play thru that amp to the subs.
803687
You could use 8g but the amp can only intake a 10g. I just bought a 10g Rockford wiring kit as it extends the warranty on the amp from what i understood. Its a great amp by the way. Just mount in a area where it will get.air as it gets hot.
1915165
I would go with a small 200watt 4 channel this amp is more for smaller mobile applications you can get a 4 ch ssl for around 40 dollars on Amazon .
637337
That shouldn't be an issue. The amp is strong. Don't let the physical size of it mislead you. I would recommend it.
456739
Yes, that amp should be good. Enclosure is everything, tho I built mine in a single ported enclosure (factory specs)and it hits hard with a 150 watt rms punch amp.
722243
Check the watts. I think you will be short. I gauge by how many watts needed, not by amps. Jim
1496262
Use 8 you'll be fine. If you use 6 or 4 you will potentially trip the excessive power limiter and the amp will shut down. If you limit the volume on 4 ohm, it will work. But, if you over drive a 4 or 6 ohm load, it will shut down and you'll have to shut off the amplifier and turn it back on.
602605
I used a boss 4000 watts hits hard for a cheap amp... Always have more power on amp then subs so you can hit hard it wont harm anything. Forget capacitors ... you need deep cycle batteries red optima .. one for alternator and one in trunk .. one amp per 12" .. Dobt forget to wrap ya doors and trunk with sound and heat barriers helps rattle .. Enclosed box best... for deep bass or open box for mid level
1126138
I would keep at 2ohm. I have 2 12's running at 2ohm. This amp lies about the power it has.
1845668
Cheryl,There are tons of different amps that you can use to run these. Size restrictions and budget are your only confinements.Eric c
985638
I'd suggest a 1000 watt or 1600 watt alpine my amp I had blew cuz subs couldn't reach limit at 1600 watts rms so I figure since alpine knows alpine best use it!
511283
Amp is a little underpowered for that. I would look at something a bit more beefy.
1486128
I bought JL audio 4 channel amp. They sound amazing with it. It's rated 70RMS x 4 @4ohmn. Can't go wrong with that one.
2020789
I would go with xs power. But if you are hellbenton ggetting this one then you would run 1/0 cable from positive to positive and negative to negative. Then run another cable of the size you need for your amp.
1845667
I actually power mine with an 8 watt tube amp (the K12G kit amplifier from TubeDepot). Sounds great and easily fills a bedroom or small office with sound. Most of the smaller solid state amps sold through Amazon have more power than that, so really any decent one will work.
743194
Depends on what it is you're doing? Amps? The Big3? You could take a piece of line (rope or string) and run it from your battery to where ever you're going to mount your amp/s to get a rough estimate of how much you'll need. Just add a few extra feet (say 5) to what ever you measure to be on the safe side. Don't forget to get some grommets for protection, and maybe some techflex if you want to do it competition style.
1799129
For power I would use 4 guage. And of course the same or larger for a ground. For a 1200watt amp 4 will suffice. Or you could always go wit the big 3 upgrade. All 0. Let it hit!! Lol.