pick me an amp

[Savage_Messiah]

need it to power two alpine 10" type E's (SWE1041), and I'm on a tight budget too. Head unit I'm using will be a clarion db265mp.

[Savage_Messiah]

This was recommended to me on another forum... http://cgi.ebay.com/HIFONICS-BXI606-MONO-CLASS-D-600w-CAR-AUDIO-AMPLIFIER_W0QQitemZ180077607240QQihZ008QQcategoryZ 18797QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[Knipps]

i think it looks good, jake's been helping me out with stuff like that, kasey where'd you pick up the subs? i'm lookin around for alpines cheap

[qwikz28]

kasey the specs on that amp look incorrect. even so, the price is really high for that amp. also, thats alot of power for those subs. heres a better quality amp for about the same price... http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-06-ALPINE-MRP-M450-400w-MONO-CAR-AMPLIFIER-BASS-AMP_W0QQitemZ270080976986QQihZ017QQcategoryZ79825Q QrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

WAAAAIIIITTTT... bid on this one first
http://cgi.ebay.com/JBL-GTO301-1-Mono-Block-Channel-Car-Amplifier-Amp-300W_W0QQitemZ160077084115QQihZ006QQcategoryZ18797 QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[98tadriver]

cody has a sick amp that hes selling! for those on a tight budget!

[Savage_Messiah]

kasey the specs on that amp look incorrect. even so, the price is really high for that amp. also, thats alot of power for those subs. heres a better quality amp for about the same price... http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-06-ALPINE-MRP-M450-400w-MONO-CAR-AMPLIFIER-BASS-AMP_W0QQitemZ270080976986QQihZ017QQcategoryZ79825Q QrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

WAAAAIIIITTTT... bid on this one first
http://cgi.ebay.com/JBL-GTO301-1-Mono-Block-Channel-Car-Amplifier-Amp-300W_W0QQitemZ160077084115QQihZ006QQcategoryZ18797 QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

**** I was watching it all last night and this morning... was gonna hijack tht **** last minute... then totally forgot till now. DAMNIT. And the alpines sold out... so uh ****.... round 2???

[V]

im just wondering... why a mono amp?

[Savage_Messiah]

that's just what's ben recommended to me, although these subs did work fine with a mono amp in the past

edit: found the amp i used before, well the same model at least, on ebay... http://cgi.ebay.com/Bazooka-150-Watt-Mono-Channel-Amplifier-ELA1501_W0QQitemZ220075802080QQihZ012QQcategoryZ18 797QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem


it was a 150 watt

[Savage_Messiah]

using a JVC KD-G230 head unit instead... if it makes any difference.

[V]

mono is ok, but personally, with 2 subs, you might as well go for a 2 channel. ive seen and built many setups and thats just my opinion. I will admit that with stereos, everyone has their own beliefs and "what they've been told" so i'm not trying to preach to you what i believe, lol.

the 1ch vs. 2ch does matter quite a bit on you're subs... those subs a single Voince coil at 4 Ohms each so bridged, you'd be running 2 Ohms x 1. The bazooka you listed is RMS 150 watts at 2 Ohms, not that bad. However, with a better amp you'll get MUCH better quality and performance. The only brands of amps i will buy are the 3 following... Alpine, kenwood, and soundstream... alpine cheap ones are just that, cheap. my 2 ch alpine was $700. Kenwoods are very cheap and powerful, but lack some sound quality. they do have nice features like temp protection shutdown and such that allow them to take a beating. I ran a 300 watt kenwood at .5 Ohm(NOT recommended at all) and it did fine. (most amps are not stable at even 1 Ohm) And finally, i love soundstream, those will be the next set of amps i buy. They are incredible and last, but once again you pay for the quality. I run soundstream subs and they are amazing. After 6 years of serious abuse, bass cds and all, they still slam. In my case, my stereo is a big part but for you, i dont see the need for top dollar equipment, but at least go for something good.

Kenwood makes a 300watt 2 channel amp w/built in fan for around $120 new @ 6th ave elctronics or best buy. ive installed 2 of those and they are great....

If price isnt that important,This is what i'd recommend....

Soundstream REF300.2 approx. $280


Dealer:
ELECTRONICS WORLD 2000
88 BROADWAY,
PATERSON, NJ 07501



EDIT: also one BIG thing to make sure of, is that whatever headunit you are using, has RCA outputs, almost all do so that shouldnt be a problem, some even have sub outputs which are even better.


EDIT #2: Also another thing i forgot to ask is abotu the box/subs you are using,... seperate boxes or one? sealed? ported?

[98tadriver]

ask cody! camaro2you

[Kid Racer]

hey bro i can get a pic and all but i have a 2600w amp brand new...i paid 200 for it ill sell it for 125.

[V]

2600w amp? brand?

btw: my next amp will be 6500watts(4800RMS) or13000watts. and range from $1500-$2200

[Kid Racer]

here is the box of the amp it lights up blue...
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e50/GetBlazed06/DSC01804.jpg

[Knipps]

here is the box of the amp it lights up blue...
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e50/GetBlazed06/DSC01804.jpg

Kasey[SavageMassiah] you have a pm.


Edit://

or you would if there was any more room :lol:

[Kid Racer]

what

[Knipps]

not talking to you... i sent a message to Kasey [Savage Messiah]
as per the classifieds rules

[Kid Racer]

oh iight....

[V]

kid, i looked up specs on that amp... not impressive at all, no offense.
I really have NO CLUE how they claim 2600W @ 4 Ohm bridged and just 130W stereo @ 4 Ohm. I would recommend staying away from that one if you're looking for true system quality. Find a better amp.

"2-channel, 130W x 2 max @ 4ohm,
2600W x 1 bridged @ 4ohm,
Dim: 2.4"H x 10.7"W x 11.8"L,
MOSFET PWM power supply,
Fully adjustable electronic crossovers,
Fully protected circuitry,
Remote Turn On & Bass Boost,
Soft Turn On/Off circuit,
Variable gain control,
Variable bass boost (0 12 dB @ 60 Hz),
S/N ratio: >95 dB,
Freq resp: 15 kHz 30 kHz,
THD: ,
Blue-light illuminated,
Power & prote "


I've dealt with ALOT of amps... jensen, sony, optimus, orion, alpine pioneer, soundstream, MTX, kenwood, PPI, Lanzar, etc. And I have learned that the cheapest, non major brand names are not quality. Like everything else anyone talks about buying on this site, "you get what you pay for".

[Kid Racer]

yeah well i have already talked too people who do deal with them and it is a good amp and it is 2600it has been hooked up too someone that had the subs and everything in there car...and it did do its job...



2600 Watt 2 Channel Bridgeable MOSFET Amplifiers- PB2600

Two Channel Amplification
2 x 1300 Watts MAX Output
1 x 2600 Watts Bridged
Fully Adjustable Electronic Crossovers
Variable Bass Boost: ( 0~12dB @ 60 Hz)
Soft Turn On/Off Circuit
2 Ohm Stereo Stable
Bridgeable Into 4 Ohms
MOSFET PWM Power Supply
Variable Gain Control
Remote Turn On
Remote Bass Boost
Blue Light Illuminated
Heavy Duty Aluminum Alloy Heatsink
Hi/Lo Level Inputs
Gold Plated High Impedance Input
High Level MOLEX Input
Power and Protection LED's
S/N Ratio: >95dB
Frequency Response: 15-30k Hz
THD: <0.04%
Fully Protected Circuitry
Dimensions: 10.7'W x 2.4'H x 11.8'L

[j0n]

yeah well i have already talked too people who do deal with them and it is a good amp and it is 2600it has been hooked up too someone that had the subs and everything in there car...and it did do its job...

I think, and may possibly be going out on a limb here, but I'm fairly certain that Paul(SmokingSS) knows ALOT more than you, and challenging him is pretty stupid of you

[V]

im not gonna argue, just saying pyramid overrates bigtime and anyone who in the industy will tell you that. check car audio forum boards and ask about pyramid, youll get their opionions.

[Savage_Messiah]

a quick search of the head unit says: one set of preamp outputs (switchable rear/subwoofer output)


I'll probably go with that kenwood amp, doing this on a budget. That won't be too much power? (remember im an audio noob)

The subs are currently in seperate sealed boxes, I'm kinda contemplating doing something custom though and having them in 1 box. Idk.

[qwikz28]

im gonna have to disagree with paul and note that a dual channel amp for subs isnt the most efficient way. since subs are non-fading, there is no reason to have seperate channels for them. now, you may see there is no benefit and say there is no drawbacks as well. this is not true, class -d single channel amps are far more efficient then class-a multi-channel amps. this draws less power and produces far less heat.

kidracer- please dont sell our friends that garbage. pyramid amps are as useless as your posts.

kasey- what kenwood amp?

[camaroracer1992]

i have 2 kenwood 529 amps for sale $40 each if youre interested

[Savage_Messiah]

kasey- what kenwood amp?

Kenwood makes a 300watt 2 channel amp w/built in fan for around $120 new @ 6th ave elctronics or best buy. ive installed 2 of those and they are great....



that.... idk. thats around my budget area.

[Savage_Messiah]

ok so jake... i need some more recommendations since i lost those ebay ones

[Iroc-z86]

I would recommend Alpine amps. Im not an expert but i know that pyramid amps are just over ratted circuit boards. Lightning audio is another great product.

I have two Alpine amps in my daily drive, both are amazing, one is a 4 channel and the other is a mono class d powering 2 10" audiobahn subs. The headunit is alpine as well. Hits just as hard as some 12s

[Knipps]

idk how good it is but someone could probably tell you
if it's any good you may want to get in touch w/ this guy

http://www.chegg.com/product-listing.aspx?pid=50920

nevermind..

you can get the same thing on amazon for 100