What amp should i use for one 12 alpine type sub!?!?!

 

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Username: Domenico

Glendale, AZ USA

Post Number: 1
Registered: Apr-09
I gotta 12inch Alpine Type R (SWR-1242D) sub and i needa good amp for it! Can someone help me!?!?! Im wanting to get an Alpine amp to match it.
 

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Username: N2audio

Lawrence, Ks USA

Post Number: 1740
Registered: Mar-04
The pdx1.600 would be the top quality option. The MRP-M500 is a little less power, and a lot less expensive, but should do an adequate job.
 

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Username: Nd4spd18

Philadelphia, PA

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Registered: Jul-06
I second the M500
 

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Username: Domenico

Glendale, AZ USA

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Registered: Apr-09
really? i was thinkin the MRP-M1000 would be pretty good. No? (im good with subs not amps.) :/
 

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Username: Nd4spd18

Philadelphia, PA

Post Number: 10299
Registered: Jul-06
That sub is rated to handle 500w
 

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Username: Domenico

Glendale, AZ USA

Post Number: 3
Registered: Apr-09
its not a 1500watt sub? power peak..
 

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Username: Nd4spd18

Philadelphia, PA

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Registered: Jul-06
Peak watts means absolutely nothing, NEVER go by that. RMS watts are what matters. The sub is rated for 500w RMS and its dual 4 ohm coils which wire to 2 ohms. That amp does 500w RMS at 2 ohms. It is ideal to use an amplfier that produces as much power or more than you will need.
 

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Username: Domenico

Glendale, AZ USA

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Registered: Apr-09
Okay, thanks bro. So the M500 would be the best amp for me?
 

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Username: Poprocks

Post Number: 24
Registered: Mar-09
Budget?
 

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Username: Nd4spd18

Philadelphia, PA

Post Number: 10327
Registered: Jul-06
yea go with that
 

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Username: Domenico

Glendale, AZ USA

Post Number: 6
Registered: Apr-09
What kinda box should i use?
Vented or Sealed.
 

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Username: Nd4spd18

Philadelphia, PA

Post Number: 10341
Registered: Jul-06
I recommend a ported box, they can be made to sound as good as a sealed but louder if done right.... has to be custom made to the subs specs though. NO prefab boxes.

I am no expert on boxes though. Post in the sub section and someone like canaan can help you out with that.
 

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Username: Domenico

Glendale, AZ USA

Post Number: 8
Registered: Apr-09
okay, i posted a form there. now by spec of the sub what do you mean? the wattage and RMS? or something else?
 

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Username: Atreidies

Post Number: 33
Registered: Mar-09
He means every sub has a box spec that is best for that sub. Volume of the box, size of port, length of port. That all makes a difference on how the sub performs at a certain frequency. You need to look on the manufacture's website for these specs, or talk to one of the guys on here that has experience with those subs.
 

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Username: Nd4spd18

Philadelphia, PA

Post Number: 10350
Registered: Jul-06
^^^ that
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