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oahusoljah
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...4-ohm dual voice coils)? and whats this mono stuff? can mono push 2 subs or 1? im thinking i need a two channel right? but aren't there amps for lows and amps for highs? i need help i dont know wtf im doing.
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I bought 2 alpine 10" type S. i need a amp. suggestions? sub>(Peak power 900 watts,...
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KaeZoo
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Ignore "peak" power ratings. Always look at the subs' RMS power rating, and match it with an amplifier's RMS power output. You also need to know what the final impedance of the subwoofer system will be, because most amplifiers' power ratings vary depending on the load impedance.
Your subwoofers can be combined for a 1-ohm load, or a 4-ohm load. They're rated for 300 watts RMS each.
My rule of thumb: choose an amplifier rated between 50% and 100% of the subwoofers' combined power rating, at the combined impedance rating. That means you'll want an amplifier rated between 300 and 600 watts, at a 1-ohm load or a 4-ohm load. I'd look for that rating at 4 ohms, because a higher load impedance results in less heat and less strain on the amp.
Mono amps are great for dual sub systems, but you can also use a 2-channel amp and bridge it for mono use.
Personally, my pick would be an Alpine PDX1.600. That amp is made to run a pair of Type-S subs like yours. It's fairly expensive, though. An Alpine MRP-M1000 would also work well, and you'd still be able to use it if you upgrade your subs later on.
The least expensive choice would probably be a 2-channel amp that can be bridged to around 500 watts RMS. There are a lot of amps like that available. An example is Kenwood's KAC-7204.
Your subwoofers can be combined for a 1-ohm load, or a 4-ohm load. They're rated for 300 watts RMS each.
My rule of thumb: choose an amplifier rated between 50% and 100% of the subwoofers' combined power rating, at the combined impedance rating. That means you'll want an amplifier rated between 300 and 600 watts, at a 1-ohm load or a 4-ohm load. I'd look for that rating at 4 ohms, because a higher load impedance results in less heat and less strain on the amp.
Mono amps are great for dual sub systems, but you can also use a 2-channel amp and bridge it for mono use.
Personally, my pick would be an Alpine PDX1.600. That amp is made to run a pair of Type-S subs like yours. It's fairly expensive, though. An Alpine MRP-M1000 would also work well, and you'd still be able to use it if you upgrade your subs later on.
The least expensive choice would probably be a 2-channel amp that can be bridged to around 500 watts RMS. There are a lot of amps like that available. An example is Kenwood's KAC-7204.
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georgewillings
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can mono push 2 subs or 1? It can push 1 to what ever amount of subs you connect to it. Multichannel amps are made for full range, mono block was made for subs. Just because an amp has only 1 channel and you want 2 subs doesn't mean you need a multichannel amp, unless you want to try and filter out every last bit of highs going into the amp. Monoblock, you will not have to filter out the highs, since the amp will not register them at all, best amp for subs, hands down. Remember, mono=subs, multichannel=full range.
As long as you match the OHM load that you plan on running with these subs and the RMS wattage you will be fine. You can wire the subs to a 1 OHM load or a 2 OHM load, and the amp will need to a total of 900 watts RMS, or 1800 peak. Never look into peak wattage, it means absolutely nothing unless your in marketing.
As long as you match the OHM load that you plan on running with these subs and the RMS wattage you will be fine. You can wire the subs to a 1 OHM load or a 2 OHM load, and the amp will need to a total of 900 watts RMS, or 1800 peak. Never look into peak wattage, it means absolutely nothing unless your in marketing.
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viper31692
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Would you like a simple way to get help with this situation?
BestBuy.
I have 2 10" Kicker Comps that they installed with an amp purchased from them. They did it professionally and it came out great! Try taking your ride in to them, if there's one where you are and ask them.
BestBuy.
I have 2 10" Kicker Comps that they installed with an amp purchased from them. They did it professionally and it came out great! Try taking your ride in to them, if there's one where you are and ask them.