Two amps or one big one???????
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Bronze Member Username: Bdb886Post Number: 19 Registered: Apr-06 | I recently bought 2 kicker 12" l7's and I'm not sure what amp to get. I have a leftover power acoustik 1920-2 from a previous system. For now I was just going to run the system on that but when I upgradew would it be better to get another power acoustik seeing that they are not that expensive, or should I go with something like a hifonics brutus or something like that. The reason I ask is because my budget is very small (250 max for the amp) and I can get another power acoustik for like 120-160 ish. the kicker are 4 ohm dual voice coil and here is the specs for the power acoustik>> 1920 Watts Bridged Max 2 x 370 Watts into 4 Ohms RMS 2 x 440 Watts into 2 Ohms RMS 880 Watts Mono RMS Full Mosfet Power Supply PWM Circuitry Full Selectable Crossover Hi/Full/Low Three Way Protection Circuit 2 Ohm Stable Stereo Variable Low Pass 30Hz-500Hz Variable Hi Pass 50Hz-500Hz Variable 24 dB Bass Boost Variable Subsonic Filter 60Hz-200Hz Frequency Response: 10Hz to 30KHz S/N Ratio: 98 dB THD: 0.02% System Distress Indicator 4 Gauge Power/Ground Connection Diamond Cut Heat Sink Gold Plated RCA Connectors Line Output Top Control Panel 22" x 11" x 2.25" kicker specs>>>> Kicker Solo-Baric L7 S12L7 (dual 4 ohm) Kicker 15 Dual Voice Coil Subwoofer Titanium deposit cone Non-resonant aluminum basket Dual 4-ohm voice coils for wiring flexibility Frequency response 18-100 Hz Power range 750 watts RMS Peak power handling 1500 watts Sensitivity 89.3 dB SPL |
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Silver Member Username: HighstonePost Number: 174 Registered: Mar-06 | if i were you i would get 2 amps, because lets say if for some reason goes bad you don't have to put a lot of money to get a new one.. however if you have one amp and it goes bad you have to pay more.. u know... but if you have space problem then just get one... |
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Silver Member Username: FandimReno, Nevada United State... Post Number: 977 Registered: Jun-05 | If they are sharing the same chamber, go with one amp, to make sure the signal they're getting is identical.  But really it shouldnt be too much of a problem, either way, as long as the settings on both amps are reasonably close to each other. |
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Gold Member Username: TheelfkeeperStockbridge, GA USA Post Number: 2093 Registered: Feb-05 | theres no real big advantage one way or another with one amp vs. two. Power Acoustic amps are aweful. Hifonics are decient and would be a step up. they aren't that expencive either. Orion amps are pretty cheap too. |
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Silver Member Username: JuliobSanto DomingoDominican Re... Post Number: 614 Registered: Dec-05 | why don-t you get hifo 1606d, cheap and i think is better one amp, save more space and wires |
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Gold Member Username: RzarectorCoquitlam, Bc Canada Post Number: 1197 Registered: Dec-04 | 1 amp will cost less money usually. |
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Bronze Member Username: NdfantpPost Number: 25 Registered: Mar-06 | The Kenwood KAC 9152d 1800 watt amp is pretty nice. Its only $185 new and if you look hard you can get them for as low as 130 on ebay. |
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Bronze Member Username: Bdb886Post Number: 20 Registered: Apr-06 | I realise the power acoustic amps are really overrated, they may claim to have almost 2000 watts but only have like 700 rms. but wouldn't that make 2 a good match for each of the kickers (750rms)?? I was looking at the 1606d but it is pushin the limits of my price range. ( I'm a college student workin 2 jobs just to get by ) The kenwood sounds good, I havent heard much about their amps, but i will check it out. What to you guys think about the kenwood, is it good enough to make the woffers POUND or will the 2 amps still be better?? Mark S, In this situation 2 amps will cost less because I already have one of the amps. And a brand new one only costs like 140 or so. Thanks for the suggestions guys, keep em' coming. |
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Silver Member Username: CtmikeCt. Post Number: 521 Registered: Feb-06 | go with the hifonics 1606 with that budget, here's one for $230 http://cgi.ebay.com/2006-NEW-HIFONICS-1600W-BRUTUS-BXi1606D-AMP-BXi-1606D_W0QQit emZ9726268970QQcategoryZ18797QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem i'd stay away from kenwood mono amps, heard nothing but pretty bad things about them. |
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Gold Member Username: RovinTrinidad & T... Post Number: 7819 Registered: Jul-05 | http://www.onlinecarstereo.com/CarAudio/ProductDetail.aspx?ProductID=16370 |
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Bronze Member Username: Bdb886Post Number: 21 Registered: Apr-06 | THe link only shows the 1606d for $310 not including shipping??? |
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Silver Member Username: CtmikeCt. Post Number: 525 Registered: Feb-06 | the ebay link? i checked it and it still says $230 with shipping at $26. if it don't work search ebay for item #9726268970. |
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Bronze Member Username: Bdb886Post Number: 22 Registered: Apr-06 | Ok, sorry mike I was looking at Rovins link. Its looks like a good deal its just really pushing my budget which isn't much, I know. Correct me if I am wrong but it seams that 2 amps rated at 1920 watts each (I know, its overrated) would give plenty of power if not more than the Hifonics would,and I would be saving alot of money, but I am still pretty new at this so... any more suggestions would be great |
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Silver Member Username: Sw9152Michigan Post Number: 689 Registered: Feb-06 | dont go by max power it means nothing. figure by the rms or continuous power. |
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Bronze Member Username: Bdb886Post Number: 23 Registered: Apr-06 | How do you like your power acoustik Rovin? |
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Bronze Member Username: Bdb886Post Number: 24 Registered: Apr-06 | Any more suggestions?? |
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Silver Member Username: CtmikeCt. Post Number: 555 Registered: Feb-06 | brian, still looking for an amp? i'd stay away from pa, there pretty crappy. what other amps you looking at for your kickers? |
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Bronze Member Username: Bdb886Post Number: 25 Registered: Apr-06 | Im not sure really, basically anything decent that will fit my budget (below 250). The kickers are 4 ohm dual voice coil . any suggestions?? |
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Gold Member Username: TheelfkeeperStockbridge, GA USA Post Number: 2131 Registered: Feb-05 | heres a Crossfire VR1000D on ebay for $195 http://cgi.ebay.com/Crossfire-VR1000D-mono-block-1000watt-amp-CHEAP_W0QQitemZ972 8405354QQcategoryZ18797QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Heres a Hifonics Brutus BX1500D for $220 http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-HIFONICS-BRUTUS-BX1500D-SUBWOOFER-AMP-AMPLIFIER_W0QQitem Z9724939077QQcategoryZ18797QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Hifonics are a little over rated, so i suggest the 1500 watt one rather then the 1000 one to make sure you have plenty of power. 70% is the number i hear but can't verify that. |
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Bronze Member Username: Bdb886Post Number: 26 Registered: Apr-06 | . |
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Gold Member Username: TjmutlowPost Number: 2075 Registered: Sep-05 | brian you can not run that power accoustik bridged on 1 sub |
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Bronze Member Username: Bdb886Post Number: 27 Registered: Apr-06 | ok, how about this, 2 directed 1500d amps? They are like 1100rms and they are probably a little overrated, would I be able to run one to each sub?? Thanks ty im still pretty new to all this and don't know much yet. HOw do I know if I can run one to each sub? Does it have to be brigeable or something like that?? |
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Silver Member Username: CtmikeCt. Post Number: 611 Registered: Feb-06 | don't know the specs of the amps but if there 2ohm stable then your good. this will show wiring options for different sub, depending on there vc's http://www.crutchfieldadvisor.com/learningcenter/car/subwoofers_wiring.html?subs =2&impedance=DVC4x2 |
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Bronze Member Username: Bdb886Post Number: 29 Registered: Apr-06 | Thanks mike, so If i want to run 2 amps they have to be able to run at 2 ohms, I think. The directed amps say they run at 800rms at 2 ohms. Sound like it would be perfect. Have you heard good or bad about directed? |
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Bronze Member Username: Bdb886Post Number: 30 Registered: Apr-06 | anyone? |
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Bronze Member Username: Bdb886Post Number: 31 Registered: Apr-06 | . |
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Bronze Member Username: Bdb886Post Number: 32 Registered: Apr-06 | I just bought my directed 1500d for 150$ (retail $599-$699). I bought it off ebay with a 6 month warranty! I am hoping to buy another within the next day or so. This system is going to bump Hard!!! |
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Bronze Member Username: Bdb886Post Number: 36 Registered: Apr-06 | Just bought the second one!! 300$ (shipped) for two 600$ amps, cant get much better!!! |
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