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dtwizzy

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Posted: January 06, 2005 at 11:09 PM / IP Logged

where to start?

first off all what amp do u recommend for 2 10" Infinity 1000(250rms) subs? list some examples if possible... i need something that is able to push them good, but not to expensive, just something that meets the max output. what is the min rms or watts i should be looking for in an amp?

secondly.......i got two 6.5" infinity 6000cs component speakers 270w (with x-overs, and tweeters), as well as 2 6x9" 3 way infinity 300w(100rms) speakers, and i have a 200 w hinfonics amp........what should i run though the amp? both or just one, or should i run one through the amp and the other though the deck (deck is 50wx4), which one through which?

thanx

wheelerdr

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Posted: January 06, 2005 at 11:22 PM / IP Logged

use the Infinity Reference 610A mono amp it will give you about 600 rms at 2 ohm. 299.00 run these 2 subs in parallel running both + to the + on the amp and both - to the - on the amp this will produce a 2 ohm load

Infinity Reference 750A 111 X4 for 299

or the Infinity Reference 752A 142 X 2 for 150.00 and run this to your fronts and your rears with your deck. this amp is better for your budget but I would chill out some more for the 4 ch.

dtwizzy

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Posted: January 06, 2005 at 11:31 PM / IP Logged

how about rockford fosgate 451s? i have an offer for it

115W x 2 Car Amplifier

115 watts RMS x 2 at 4 ohms

225 watts RMS x 2 at 2 ohms

450 watts RMS x 1 bridged output at 4 ohms

Stereo or bridged mono output

4-ohm stable in bridged mode

Tri-Way capable

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Posted: January 07, 2005 at 12:05 AM / IP Logged

which model are these subs? cuz that affects what amp you'd want to be looking at (particularly if they are DVC or have voice coils other than the standard 4 ohms).

also, do you have a model number for the hifonics amp?

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dtwizzy

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Posted: January 07, 2005 at 6:11 PM / IP Logged

as for the subs, one is 1030w and the other 1020w, but i don't think there is a big difference there, one is newer model, they both got the same specs...

Power Handling, RMS: 250 Watts

Power Handling, Peak: 1000 Watts

Sensitivity: 90dB

Frequency Response (¡¾3dB): 25Hz - 250Hz

Mounting Depth: 5-3/4"

Impedance: 4 Ohms

Dual voice coil : No

the Hinfonics amp is Gemini(model)- 4 channel.....i can't get the specs on it, but i don't think it matters that much, i think its good enough to push the 6.5" component system speakers or the 6x9"......as long as something is amplifying the speakers, its all good....but i dunno which are better to run though the amp, the fronts or the rears and which though the deck

esmith69

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Posted: January 07, 2005 at 6:36 PM / IP Logged

the problem with that particular fosgate amp is that it's only stable down to 4 ohms when bridged. Since you have two subs, this is what you'd be doing. You'd have to wire them up in just plain old stereo, which means each sub would get only 115W RMS. Still a lot of power but probably not enough for what you're looking for.

With that infinity amp, since it's 2-ohm stable, you'd wire the two speakers in parallel, and get 300 watts RMS per sub.

Why not power the fronts and the rears from the hifonics amp? 2 channels for the fronts and 2 channels for the rears. Even if it doesn't put out a lot of power, it'll still be more than the amp that's built into the head unit.

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Drewt

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Posted: January 07, 2005 at 7:25 PM / IP Logged

Look for an Alpine MRD-M301 amp. I have the M501 model driving my DVC kappa, and It's great. Don't pay retail for it though, us froogle!

-Drew

dtwizzy

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Posted: January 07, 2005 at 9:30 PM / IP Logged

now when i look for an amp....do i look for 2 channel because its two subs or it doesn't matter??

also, what specs do I look for such as the

RMS Power at 2 Ohms .....how many watts min?

RMS Power at 4 Ohms

and how does brigded power work, ie.what needs to be done, what is required....(i know its a stupid question, but hey i'm a newbie at this)

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Posted: January 07, 2005 at 9:38 PM / IP Logged

I'm not very good at explaining concepts, so I suggest you check out this site for more of the background info and concepts.

Series/parallel impedence

Amplifier Bridging

Speaker ratings

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dtwizzy

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Posted: January 07, 2005 at 9:52 PM / IP Logged

i just though about it for a sec....and i guess i answered my own questions 'whether it matters to get one or two or so on channel amp'

if i get the mono, then like u said i can run parallel, both the +of the subs to the single + on the amp and same for the -

if it was two then i can connect the +from one sub to the 1st +on the amp and the other + from the other sub to the other + 2nd on the amp.......so i guess i'm starting to graps some knowledge.....this is obvious to you guys, but to me its something new

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