what amp to get?

**ouch** · 31-10-2011 02:30 AM

i am currently looking at getting 2 x 2ohm subs and want to power them with one amp. what amp specs should i be looking at? mono? 2 channel?

thanks,
gordon

**2MPRS** · 31-10-2011 11:40 AM

go a monoblock dont bother with 2channels cant make as much power as a monoblock for the same price or quality. assuming u have dual voice coil subs u want monoblocking thats able to run at 2ohm stable. heres a diagram on how to wire them assuming u have dvc subs http://www.the12volt.com/caraudio/wo...s.asp?Q=2&I=22

**unl3a5h** · 31-10-2011 02:45 PM

yep nice big monoblock will do the job well a higher quality 2 channel will cost more than a big mono i think

**mugen_ctr** · 31-10-2011 10:20 PM

depending on ur sub specs, u than base ur amp specs for it. But make sure the amp power is sufficient to power the sub

Better off getting a mono than a separate 4 channel later on, unless u have big money, than a good 4 channel will be enough, but usually a mono is the way to go to power a sub

try to match the amp rms to the same rms as of the sub, so the power is enough to power it, any less it wont be as powerful as u would of thought. But i hear if the amp is too powerful, it will damage the sub, so bear that in mind as well, and most important tune the sub properly as to not create distortion or cause damage to the sub at some levels.

actually, mono blocks cost from what ive seen, even entry level mono for a decent one is around 200+

**2MPRS** · 31-10-2011 11:10 PM

i powerful amp will never ever damage a sub the way u tune it will. a more powerful amp is always better then a amp with the same ratings as the sub because it doesnt have to push itself as much to create that rated rms, in say that u dont need a 2000watt rms amp for a 200rms rated sub lol

**ouch** · 01-11-2011 01:43 PM

alright well its rated 1200rms, im looking at a kicker one with 1500rms. can i just tune it so it doesn't push as much power - adjusting the gains and such.

**2MPRS** · 01-11-2011 07:21 PM

thats acutally a pretty good combo. set everything to zero adjust gain first then adjust lpf etc then finally bass boost

**trism** · 01-11-2011 07:32 PM

Don't even use bass boost. Quickest way to destroy stuff. Just set your gains to 3/4, low pass filter to about 80Hz, and use the sub level on your head unit for further adjustment.