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Old Mar 14, 2006 | 10:18 AM
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Picking out an amplifier

Hey everyone I just wanted to know what would be the best amp to get for these Sub woofers there is 2 of them so:

12" VERY High Performance Subwoofers
800-watts MAX Power Handling
400-watts R.M.S. Power Handling
45oz Strontium Magnet
Freq Response: 30Hz - 1kHz
Efficiency: 91.1dB
PHat Foam Surround
Poly-Coated 2 Layer Non Pressed Non Transfer KM3 Coated-Cone for Virtually No Cone Distortion
2" four Layer Black Aluminum Voice Coil
Nice Dual 4 Ohm Voice Coils
2 Ohm or 8 Ohm Operation Each one
The Mounting Dimensions: Depth; 5 1/4" Hole; 10 7/8" Diameter; 12 1/2"
Nice Lug Lock Terminals
 
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Old Mar 14, 2006 | 10:28 AM
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what is the resistance? 2 or 4 ohms

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Old Mar 14, 2006 | 10:32 AM
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if the speakers are 2 ohm, here is what i have and really like

http://www.onlinecarstereo.com/CarAu...roductID=13487


its the amps 4 ohm, try this one

http://www.techronics.com/index.cfm?...FSGZSAodVFtk6w
 
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Old Mar 14, 2006 | 10:38 AM
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Thanks man
 
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Old Mar 14, 2006 | 11:21 AM
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np! (blah blah blah this message was too short to post)
 
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Old Mar 14, 2006 | 05:17 PM
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I Also this: I have a 4 gauge power wire from Rockfordfosgate and 1/2 Fard Capasitor should I upgrade those also?
 
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Old Mar 14, 2006 | 05:47 PM
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oh heck no, 4 guage is usually recommended for up to 1500, so under 1000 watts ur fine. u really dont need the cap but if u have it put it on there

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Old Mar 15, 2006 | 05:43 PM
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Do you know where I can find what size box is to be used with these sub you know like a diameter calculator???

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oh heck no, 4 guage is usually recommended for up to 1500, so under 1000 watts ur fine. u really dont need the cap but if u have it put it on there

Matt
 
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http://www.onlinecarstereo.com/CarAu...roductID=13487


That would be the one you want. dual 4 ohm voice coils wires in parallel = 2 ohm; two 2 ohm loads wired in series = 4 ohm load. That amp puts out 800W X 1 @ 4 ohms, perfect for those subs.
 
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