V-Max
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New member Username: Ne0nblakkPost Number: 1 Registered: Aug-04 | Hey. I'm pretty new to all the car audio and sub stuff, but I have a general grasp of most concepts. I'm looking around to get a good system without spending a ton of money. I've decided I'm probably going to go with a couple 12" V-Max subs. What would any of you recommend for a reasonably cheap amp that wouldn't sacrifice much sound? Also, I'm a bit in the dark when it comes to distortion ratios and wiring schemes, especially with SVC and DVC stuff. Anyone know of a good reference site for that kind of thing? I'd appreciate it. |
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Bronze Member Username: Erik123456Arlington, Tx Post Number: 20 Registered: Aug-04 | kicker 600.1 jbl 600.1 mtx amps |
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New member Username: Ne0nblakkPost Number: 3 Registered: Aug-04 | Thanks. Any other recommendations? |
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Silver Member Username: CaraudiofngHouston, TX Post Number: 193 Registered: Aug-04 | Try this site for wiring help. http://www.crutchfieldadvisor.com/learningcenter/car/subwoofers_wiring.html?subs=1&impedance=DVC |
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Bronze Member Username: SymplestilesStockton, CA Usa Post Number: 77 Registered: Aug-04 | the JBL BP 600.1 would run awesome with 2 12" vmax's. thats a great amp at a great price, i wouldnt get anything cheaper than that otherwise its just going to cost you money in the long run. |
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Visitor#78 Unregistered guest | BP600.1 is getting hard to find. The MTX 801d is a solid amp. The Xtant 6001 is a great amp for the money. Also in the same price range. But if you can find a JBL BP 600.1, would suit those subs nicely. |
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New member Username: Ne0nblakkPost Number: 4 Registered: Aug-04 | Thanks for the site, CarAudioFNG. Thanks for the other amp suggestions as well. I'll keep my eye out. |
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New member Username: Ne0nblakkPost Number: 5 Registered: Aug-04 | Ok. This might seem like a stupid question, but I'm new, and I just want to make sure I don't screw something up. Ok. Say I've got 2 12" V-Max DVC subs powered by a JBL bp 600.1 amp, wired like so: <img> The amp runs 300w RMS @ 2 Ohms, the subs would run at 300w each and not 150w each, right? |
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New member Username: Ne0nblakkPost Number: 6 Registered: Aug-04 | Well, that image didn't work too well. Ok, I'll try again. 300w @2 Ohms, wired in series, would the subs run at 300w each, or 150w each? |
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Bronze Member Username: SymplestilesStockton, CA Usa Post Number: 78 Registered: Aug-04 | theres been some controversy about wether the 12" DVC vmax is a dual 2ohm sub or a dual 4ohm sub..but i think we've cleared it up as being a dual 4ohm sub. this meaning, the JBL BP600.1 could be wired down to a 1ohm load, giving each sub the 300watts desired. follow this pic. |
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New member Username: Ne0nblakkPost Number: 7 Registered: Aug-04 | Hmm... I thought it was 2 Ohm. Well, I suppose that simplifies things a bit. Thanks. |
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Bronze Member Username: SymplestilesStockton, CA Usa Post Number: 80 Registered: Aug-04 | it reads dual 2ohm on their site as well as others..however on the spec sheet provided from cerwin vega, it reads as a dual 4ohm sub. kinda wierd i know, but thats the way it goes. that JBL amp will wire down to 1ohm for 300watts a piece (thats the same set up i ordered) but you could also purchase the SVC model of the vmax and wire it to 2ohms, giving you the same amount of power. that will save you a few bucks, wish i figured that all out before i went and bought. goes to show you that you shouldnt get ancy when it comes to car audio... |
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Bronze Member Username: Blindc1rcaPost Number: 85 Registered: Aug-04 | it reads 2 ohm nominal on thier site, which means when both 4 ohm DVC's are wired that way, you have a 2 ohm load coming out of each sub. (which can then be wired together for a single 1 ohm load). |
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New member Username: Ne0nblakkPost Number: 8 Registered: Aug-04 | How would you wire the SVC's to 2 Ohms? |
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Bronze Member Username: SymplestilesStockton, CA Usa Post Number: 81 Registered: Aug-04 | http://www.rockfordfosgate.com/rftech/wiringwizard.asp check that out, the SVCs are a 4ohm sub. that site helps alot with wiring, fool around with it. hope that helps |
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New member Username: Ne0nblakkPost Number: 9 Registered: Aug-04 | Cool, thanks. |
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