the12volt.com spacer
the12volt.com spacer
the12volt.com spacer
the12volt.com spacer
icon

recommended amp for kicker s12 l7s


Post ReplyPost New Topic
< Prev Topic Next Topic >
thebigo432 
Member - Posts: 4
Member spacespace
Joined: November 15, 2006
Location: United States
Posted: October 22, 2007 at 11:21 PM / IP Logged  

I just bought 2 brand new kicker s12 l7s and i am not sure what amp would be sufficient.  I currently have an el cheapo pyramid 1000 watt that was given to me by my insurance company when my car got broke into, it was used to push some cheap mtx 12s and it did the job well.  Now that i have the 2 solo barics i am not sure what amp would be right, the box will be built to the kicker specifications for a ported box. I tried searching but i was unable to really find a definant answer.  I am looking for something that is  no to expensive 200 to 300 dollars but im am unsure so any ideas would be much appreciated.

Thanks

techman93 
Silver - Posts: 591
Silver spacespace
Joined: October 28, 2006
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Posted: October 22, 2007 at 11:32 PM / IP Logged  
dual 4 ohm? run at 2 ohm parallel per channel. Soundstream 2 ch. TRA1000.2 1000 watt amp. I had seen online for about $340
specs.:
# NUMBER OF CHANNELS: 2
# OUTPUT (WATTS):RMS @ 4 Ohms 250x2
# RMS @ 2 Ohms 500x2
# RMS Bridged @ 4 Ohms 1000 X 1
# T.H.D.: < 0.02%
# Frequency Response (Hz): 10 - 50k
# SIGNAL TO NOISE RATIO: >115dB
# DAMPING FACTOR: >500
# INPUT SENSITIVITY: 0.15 - 12.0V
# CROSOVER SLOPE: 12dB
# CROSSOVER FREQUENCY (HZ): 50 - 5k
# DIMENSIONS (INCHES): 10.75x2.6x22.5
# Variable hi pass, band pass, low pass
# Variable 18dB bass boost
# Double sided glass epoxy SMT circuit board
# PWM mosfet power supply
# Tri-guard amplifier protection
# SMT cooling fan built in
# Tri-mode capable
# Line output
amp at woofersect.com
and a TRA1400.2 is 1400 watt 2 channel for about $380
specs:
# NUMBER OF CHANNELS: 2
# OUTPUT (WATTS):RMS @ 4 Ohms 350x2
# RMS @ 2 Ohms 700x2
# RMS Bridged @ 4 Ohms 1400 X 1
# T.H.D.: < 0.02%
# Frequency Response (Hz): 10 - 50k
# SIGNAL TO NOISE RATIO: >115dB
# DAMPING FACTOR: >500
# INPUT SENSITIVITY: 0.15 - 12.0V
# CROSOVER SLOPE: 12dB
# CROSSOVER FREQUENCY (HZ): 50 - 5k
# DIMENSIONS (INCHES): 10.75x2.6x24.25
# Variable hi pass, band pass, low pass
# Variable 18dB bass boost
# Double sided glass epoxy SMT circuit board
# PWM mosfet power supply
# Tri-guard amplifier protection
# SMT cooling fan built in
# Tri-mode capable
# Line output
amp at woofersect.com
thebigo432 
Member - Posts: 4
Member spacespace
Joined: November 15, 2006
Location: United States
Posted: October 23, 2007 at 12:04 AM / IP Logged  

Yeah im sorry i forget to mention they are 2ohm dvc.  I was looking into a hifonics 1606 d which is rated at 1600 watts rms, whcih is more then enough for the rms rating on the subs, im not sure because i do not know much about hifonics.  Are the hifonics amps pretty honest about power numbers and such

techman93 
Silver - Posts: 591
Silver spacespace
Joined: October 28, 2006
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Posted: October 23, 2007 at 12:11 AM / IP Logged  
Hifonics are decent. I had sold a few and never had an issue.
well you can run them 1 ohm or 4 ohm. The amp you choose will have to be able to run the load. If you found the Hifonics then check all specs and decide what will give you enough power but not too much that you might blow subs.
jeffchilcott 
Platinum - Posts: 2,483
Platinum spacespace
Joined: April 11, 2002
Location: United States
Posted: October 23, 2007 at 3:04 AM / IP Logged  
Kicker zx1500 is the perfect match, but out of your $300 budget.   If yo9ur gonna buy expensive subs, you will need an expensive amp to push them right.
2009 0-1000 Trunk WR 154.0DB 2009 1001+ Trunk WR
2007 USACI World Champion
2007 World Record
2006 USACI Finals 2nd Place
memfus_boi 
Copper - Posts: 148
Copper spacespace
Joined: June 05, 2005
Location: Tennessee, United States
Posted: October 23, 2007 at 7:01 AM / IP Logged  
i have the kicker L7's but i have the kicker kx1200.1 and it pushes my subs with NO PROBLEM but hey if u lookin for an amp, i can sell you mines?
If I'm to loud, then you're too old!!!
thebigo432 
Member - Posts: 4
Member spacespace
Joined: November 15, 2006
Location: United States
Posted: October 23, 2007 at 10:03 AM / IP Logged  

thanks ill look into the kicker 1200.1 as of right now im leaning towards the hifonics because it is almost the perfect rms rating for the subs, and it has the options that i would need for the correct ohm load on the amplifier

thebigo432 
Member - Posts: 4
Member spacespace
Joined: November 15, 2006
Location: United States
Posted: October 23, 2007 at 10:06 AM / IP Logged  

another quick qestion if i am runnign the voice coils in parrel i should get a 1 ohm load on each sub, i can then run the subs in series to each other to have a total of a 2 ohm load runnign to the amplifier

techman93 
Silver - Posts: 591
Silver spacespace
Joined: October 28, 2006
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Posted: October 23, 2007 at 4:34 PM / IP Logged  
that would be right
rudydapimp 
Copper - Posts: 390
Copper spacespace
Joined: February 27, 2006
Location: United States
Posted: October 23, 2007 at 8:09 PM / IP Logged  
but HiFonics overrates their amps.
Page of 2

  Printable version Printable version Post ReplyPost New Topic
You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot create polls in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum

  •  
Search the12volt.com
Follow the12volt.com Follow the12volt.com on Facebook
Thursday, March 28, 2024 • Copyright © 1999-2024 the12volt.com, All Rights Reserved Privacy Policy & Use of Cookies
Disclaimer: *All information on this site ( the12volt.com ) is provided "as is" without any warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, including but not limited to fitness for a particular use. Any user assumes the entire risk as to the accuracy and use of this information. Please verify all wire colors and diagrams before applying any information.

Secured by Sectigo
the12volt.com spacer
the12volt.com spacer
the12volt.com spacer
Support the12volt.com
Top
the12volt.com spacer
the12volt.com spacer