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Bronze Member Username: BlazerboyPost Number: 20 Registered: Jun-06 | Hey guys, As some of you know I just bought a pair of RF punch 12" stage 1 subs with a total RMS wattage of 600 Watts. Now I just need an amp. I have limited it down to two. Audiobahn A8000T with a 400RMS wattage shown here, http://www.onlinecarstereo.com/CarAudio/ProductDetail.aspx?ProductID=13490 Or a Rockford Fosgate P3002 Punch amp that puts out 300 RMS shown here, http://www.onlinecarstereo.com/CarAudio/ProductDetail.aspx?ProductID=14320 Any sugestions on witch one to get would be great. |
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Silver Member Username: JuliobSanto DomingoDominican Re... Post Number: 941 Registered: Dec-05 | what's the voice coil config on your sub. If is dual 4 you should go with the bahn. |
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Silver Member Username: JuliobSanto DomingoDominican Re... Post Number: 942 Registered: Dec-05 | you should get those amp from ebay, better prices |
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Bronze Member Username: BlazerboyPost Number: 23 Registered: Jun-06 | Yea they are single voice coil, and yea I just thought I'de attach a link to them, but im sure ebay would be the way to go. |
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Bronze Member Username: BlazerboyPost Number: 25 Registered: Jun-06 | http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem%26item%3D9741311077%26&sspagename= STRK:MEWA:IT%26 Theres the Ebay link for the subs, it would probly help out a tad... Keep the sugestions coming. Thanks! |
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Silver Member Username: Rick_rossPost Number: 211 Registered: May-06 | http://www.onlinecarstereo.com/CarAudio/ProductDetail.aspx?ProductID=14130 |
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Silver Member Username: Camaro823British Colu... Canada Post Number: 402 Registered: Jun-05 | Arent the P1's rated at 150 watts RMS ? 300 watt Max. You should be able to find some cheaper amps on ebay that will handle that. |
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Bronze Member Username: BlazerboyPost Number: 26 Registered: Jun-06 | 150 Watts RMS 300 Watts Peak But I have a pair so Ill need something that puts out like 300-400 RMS correct? Im a noob with all this stuff so corrct me if im wrong. Also feel free to sugest any other amps that would work for the subs. |
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Gold Member Username: TjmutlowPost Number: 2460 Registered: Sep-05 | Any 2 channel is not the best move, you need a mono 2 ohm stable amp, try the kicker zx-350.1 or 400.1 |
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Bronze Member Username: BlazerboyPost Number: 27 Registered: Jun-06 | ok thanks. I'll stick with the mono's. Any more sugestions, or pros or cons for any above mentioned amps? |
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Bronze Member Username: MakmillionUnited States Post Number: 70 Registered: Apr-06 | Better to overpower your subs than underpower them. Besides, the specs given on a sub are general guidelines, not exact specs. They are temp. tested at the factory to be rated between 150-300.. you can easily stick them on a amp that will push 600 rms at 2 ohms and they'll last you a lifetime and sound awesome. You're more likely to blow a sub from underpowering it than overpowering it. I've very rarely seen someone bring in an overpowered sub for replacement, but more often its from putting 300 watts to a 500 watt sub for example. Get a 600 rms @ 2 ohm amp.. mono is more efficient and is ideal for subwoofers, but 2 channel will work just fine, you'll pay more for a 2 channel that will put out 300 watts x 2 rms @4 ohms than you will for a mono that twill put out 600 watts rms x 1 @ 2 ohms, however. Recommendation: 600rms @2 ohm monoblock amp. Hifonics, Eclipse, Phoenix Gold and Memphis are all awesome brands. Don't buy a audiobahn, it's a waste of space and will be a doorstop or paperweight in only a few months. Kicker is great, if you want to pay for the name. Good luck |
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Silver Member Username: Camaro823British Colu... Canada Post Number: 405 Registered: Jun-05 | PG Xenon 400.1 |
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Bronze Member Username: BlazerboyPost Number: 28 Registered: Jun-06 | OK I thought I had it figured out but now I have a lot of opinions... I have heard 300RMS all the way to 600RMS. I would liek to get the most power out of them without ruining them...What RMS do you guys suggest? Thanks! |
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Bronze Member Username: BlazerboyPost Number: 29 Registered: Jun-06 | Also could you guys please list some specific Hifonics, Eclipse, Phoenix Gold and Memphis amps that you would recomend for my subs. Again, i am very new at this so teh easier you guys make it for me the better, thanks. |
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Silver Member Username: Camaro823British Colu... Canada Post Number: 407 Registered: Jun-05 | 600 is too much, aim for 300 - 400, I reccommend the the Phoenic Gold Xenon 400.1, but what is your price range ?? and are you willing to use ebay ? |
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Silver Member Username: JuliobSanto DomingoDominican Re... Post Number: 943 Registered: Dec-05 | the audiobahn is not a cr@p, is a nice amp. A8000t is one of the best amp for the budget. Best deal is PG xenon 400.1 or check profile if you're on a budget |
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Bronze Member Username: BlazerboyPost Number: 30 Registered: Jun-06 | I guess I would call my price range from about 80-175$ or so, and yes I am definately interested in ebay, and will most likely get teh amp of there. Keep the ideas flowing! thanks! |
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Silver Member Username: JuliobSanto DomingoDominican Re... Post Number: 952 Registered: Dec-05 | a8000t is the best deal on budget |
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Bronze Member Username: BlazerboyPost Number: 31 Registered: Jun-06 | Does the a8000t or PG xenon 400.1 come with a bass remote or nob? |
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Bronze Member Username: BlazerboyPost Number: 32 Registered: Jun-06 | I guess it's down to those two now... |
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Bronze Member Username: BlazerboyPost Number: 33 Registered: Jun-06 | I guess its down to those two... |
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Silver Member Username: Camaro823British Colu... Canada Post Number: 408 Registered: Jun-05 | item #280002725246 on ebay check it out I would get that and it comes with a bass remote, but remember to be careful with that, keepint it at high levels could cause damage to your subs. |
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Bronze Member Username: BlazerboyPost Number: 34 Registered: Jun-06 | What would you say a safe level would be for the bass remote? Also could you guys please help me find some Ebay listings for the a8000t or PG xenon 400.1? I looked for the a8000t but all I can find is 800W ones. thanks again... |
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Silver Member Username: Camaro823British Colu... Canada Post Number: 414 Registered: Jun-05 | Well i'm just saying not to keep it at its max for extended periods of time, I would probably keep it in the middle but I sometimes when I'm showing my friends turn everything up and get crazy loud. I'll try to find you some on ebay but that one I listed is pretyy good its rare to find one of them being sold by a person on ebay, usually all "buy it now" |
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Silver Member Username: Camaro823British Colu... Canada Post Number: 415 Registered: Jun-05 | 250001870084 thats without a bass remote and the one i listed above includes it (sorry not posting links it doesn't seem to show up on my computer, just copy and paste those item numbers into the search bar) |
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Bronze Member Username: BlazerboyPost Number: 35 Registered: Jun-06 | yea np, thanks for your help. It's no biggie to me link or not, just appriciate the help. If I was to buy one without a remote would it be to big of a deal, or can I do without one? Also about how much are they, i seem to see them about 40$, is this correct? Thanks again. |
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Silver Member Username: Camaro823British Colu... Canada Post Number: 418 Registered: Jun-05 | If you feel you need the remote then by all means get it, but I dont think its really that important you'll probably do more harm than good with it but if you want it then its best to get that 1st one i posted (you save a couple bucks bundling them together) and if you dont heres the item # for the remote if you want one later: 270001870523 Good luck with it and hope it works out nicely post pics when your done, also what car are you putting these into ? |
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Bronze Member Username: BlazerboyPost Number: 36 Registered: Jun-06 | It is a 97 Blazer, I bought it used but the guy left all the cords in, I belive they are RF. |
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Bronze Member Username: BlazerboyPost Number: 37 Registered: Jun-06 | And I'll post pics as soon as everything is finished. Haven't even gotten the subs yet prolly sum time next week, i guess thats what i get for going with indoaudio on ebay... ;) |
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Silver Member Username: Camaro823British Colu... Canada Post Number: 419 Registered: Jun-05 | Nice, I actually have a 97' Jimmy, even the smallest subs sound loud in these trucks, you wont be dissapointed. Yea I don't reccommend indoaudio, I hear of many horror stories from them. |
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Bronze Member Username: BlazerboyPost Number: 38 Registered: Jun-06 | Yea so far its a great 1st car. I was trying to decide Blazer or jimmy but then a guy was selling one down the street for only 1700 so i jumped all over it. Im going to be going out of town for the weekend but if you guys could keep givong me some advice it would be great. |
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Bronze Member Username: BlazerboyPost Number: 41 Registered: Jun-06 | Ok I got a lil game to settle this. since im realy stumped. OK best amp out of these to push 2 12" Rockford stage 1 subs. Audiobahn a8000t or PG xenon 400.1 Both seem decent and about the same price. So i guess i will just go with what more people is better. First to 5 votes wins! Thanks for your help. |
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Bronze Member Username: Mrmoneymachine8Post Number: 18 Registered: Apr-05 | the audiobahn one does 800 @ 2 ohms. im thinking of buying it for my solobaric 12 L7 |