Which Amp to power Rockford Punch HE2

Which amp should I use to power to 12in Rockford Punch HE2 dual 4ohm subs?

Phoenix Gold R8.0:1

which is:

• High efficiency Class "D" monoblock amplifier

• 800W x 1(2 ohm Mono)• 18dB LP variable crossover• Low Pass Level port (LPL)• Dimensions: 14.75L x 10.875W x 2.25H

OR

Rockford Fosgate 501bd

which is:

• POWER Series • 300 watts RMS x 1 at 4 ohms • 500 watts RMS x 1 at 2 ohms • Mono output • Variable 50-250 Hz low-pass crossover, 24 dB/octave • MEHSA technology • TOPAZ noise-killing differential inputs • NOMAD advanced protection circuitry • TRANS•ana circuit design • Preamp outputs • Wired remote control of Punch Bass • 13-1/8"W x 2-3/8"H x 9-7/8"D OR JBL 600.1 power walve Amplifier Type: Mono RMS Power: 300W x 1 @ 4 ohms THD at 4-Ohm RMS Power: 0.1% RMS Power: 600W x 1 @ 2 ohms Speaker Level Inputs: Yes Preamp Outputs: No Built-In Crossovers: LP Bass Boost: 0-6 dB Frequency Response: 10-320 Hz Signal to Noise Ratio: >100 dB Fuse Rating: 2 x 30 amps Please give me suggestions/advice asap so I can order an amp asap... Thanks alot.

What makes my car Bang:

Kicker KX 600.1 Mono amp (2004)

Kicker Solobaric L7 10 (2004)

Long Ported Box Single

Kicker 200.4 4 Channel(2004)

Kicker DX 60 6 1/2

Rockford Fosgate FRC3369 6x9

If memory serves right all HE2 subs were rated at 200W RMS. I'd go with the RF, mainly because the wired remote control. JBL's are a bit of overkill in this case(in my opinion).forbidden wrote:

Wrong advice young grasshopper, go back to square one and do not pass go.

Oh yeah, and having everything from the same brand adds to the "cool" factor forbidden wrote:

Wrong advice young grasshopper, go back to square one and do not pass go.

Well that sub is suppose to be 400 rms, and 800 max if I remember correctly. That PG amp might over power that sub, or cause it to distort. I would go with the RF amp just because it does 600 watts max, and that would be just right for that sub. I had two of those subs on a 500 RF amp, and it sounded real nice.~The Rookie~

Rookie of the year that is...

Don't let the smoke out of your equiptment..it doesn't go back in.

Yeah, I remember those subs being 400 watts RMS. Wait a minute, after re-reading, do you mean you have TWO dual 4 ohm subs? If so, you're first two amps will run at a 4 ohm load, because your two subs will only achieve either a 1 ohm or 4 ohm load, and they aren't 1 ohm stable. If that us the case, the JBL Powervalve is supposed to be 1 ohm stable, but pushes the same amount of power as if it were running 2 ohms. Also, if you do have two subs, we can suggest some other amps for you.Jon

Don't like rockford subs? Then don't look at my car =)

He does have TWO dual 4 ohms subs. He would like an amp that is less than about $280. Try to find an amp that pushes around 400 watts RMS x 2 @ 2 ohms, or 800 watts RMS x 1 @ 1 ohm. One that popped into my head is the Rockford Fosgate 800.2(old model) or Punch 851s. Ultimate DT2-800 This one looks good, but I don't have experience with Ultimate, and it's above your stated price range. That's all I can dig up right now (I have finals to study for), but with the given info, you should be on your way. Everybody else, help this brother out.Jon

Don't like rockford subs? Then don't look at my car =)