how would you set up these subs and amp?

How would "YOU" set up these subs to this amp.

2 Kicker CompVR 07CVR154 - 15" 4ohm dvc 100-500w RMS - Each In its own seald 2.4cft box http://www.crutchfieldcanada.com/Kicker_Comp_VR_07CVR154_15_Dual_4_Ohm_Voice_Coil_p/2067c15vr4.htm

Viper d1200.1 - 450w X 1 @ 4ohm, 1200w X 1 @ 1ohm http://www.drdetailshop.com/vd1200.1.htm

Would you....

A) Wire them for 4ohm - 225w to each sub

or

B) Wire them for 1ohm - 600w to each sub

I am getting these subs and would be intrested to hear how each of you would set it up. 

Are you power hungry and want to get every watt you can out of your amp or do you like to run you gear a little on the low side just to be safe?

Any other insight is welcome as always.

Thanks for confirming that Heamphyst.  

I thought thats what I remembered reading. I also read your post "How to choose an amplifier" you stated that you almost always buy an amp based on the RMS at 4ohms.  Is that because it is easier on the amp(doesn't run so hot)?

Thanks Again for your info everyone, it is always valued.

I would wire at 1-ohm.  The idea that you are going to hear impedence changes, especially with Kicker subs, is rather absurd.

More power provides not just SPL, but headroom and that accompanies (percieved) increases in SQ - whether or not some obscure measurement of THD is increased. . . .

Right but if the amplifier is designed this way - it isn't really going to hurt anything.  Our worst expected symptom is decreased SQ with increased workload on the amplifier - regardless, the idea that human ears are going to hear the difference driving down the road at 40mph is completely - uhh - akin to "my new wires sound great. . . ."

The ONLY reason to purposefully wire an amplifier higher than capacity is, IMO, because a lower impedence causes electrical symptoms that interfere with vehicular operation - excessive light dimmage, dead batteries, etc.  This is NOT going to adversely impact SQ in any way human ears can actually appreciate.

High power will sound, subjectively, much better than high impedence.

I mean the word 'huge' means different things to different people - without a doubt you will percieve increased output.

IMO, 3db is a pretty decent gain - especially when ur already up at 130 or so.

It suffices to say haemph - I think your 'goals' tend to be vastly different from most of our OP's . . .

3db isn't a head-snapping gain - but it certainly is "noticeable"

Wow thanks guys, I love getting different views on things like this.  Thats why I asked how would "YOU" set it up. Thanks for all your input, greatly appreciated!

A bit more info:

I think my deck has 4v pre outs - its been a while so I am not 100% sure.  I also have a line level booster but I don't use it as my last few decks have been 4v outs.

I drive a 2000 F150 5.4 7700 with A/C - so i think the Alternator is a 130a but not sure again.  Is that enough amperage to not worry about dimming lights or dead batterys or should I think of getting an HO Alt? (damn just looked at the "Recommended Power and Ground Cable Sizes" chart and 1000-1200w will draw 160-172a so I think I just answered my own question)

Right now I only have 10ga power and ground wires but do plan on upgrading to 2ga or 4ga power and ground and doing THE BIG THREE before doing this upgrade.

Any more insight? 

Thanks again guys!

I'd get a Deep Cycle first - this really is the first electrical upgrade you should undertake.  HO Alts are - a big deal - and should be undertaken after all other options have been exhausted.

For the lengths of wire you need for a big 3 - 4awg should be fine.

Of course - if you wire at 4-ohms - you won' t need ANY extra electrical capacity . . . hehe. . .