best amp for sq and power?

Why do you think it's odd to run an amp at 3 ohms? 3 ohms will be perfectly fine... Any 2 ohm stable amp will have no issues with that. Consider SERIOUSLY the Alpine PDX1.1000. That'd be a perfect match for those three woofers, and it makes the same power at 4 or 2 ohms, so, it stands to reason that it would be fine at 3 ohms, as well. Mine birthsheeted at 1176WRMS, and it sounds fantastic. LOTS of control - surprising considering it's a Class D amp - damping isn't a strong suit of Class D, generally speaking. It'll probably set you back right down the middle of your figures... I see them selling for about 750 or so.It all reminds me of something that Molière once said to Guy de Maupassant at a café in Vienna: "That's nice. You should write it down."

thanks for the suggestion, but I've heard a lot of negative stuff about that amp, such as running very hot, and being a bit weak for a 1000watt amp. plus the thing is the size of my hand. the very small size makes me think that it just isn't that substantial (meaning there ain't much inside warranting a $800 price tag). Any other suggestions anyone.Bert Pages

The Alpine PDX amps shouldn't be taken lightly. In no way is that amp weak on subs! A PDX1.1000 on a RE SE 12" and found it to be a potent little amp. It did get hot, never shut down!

With all due respect, no offense and humbly speaking. Seriously enough with the alpine amps.  any other recommendations please....pretty please :(Bert Pages

The JL 1000/1 will certainly work and fits your $$$.

I third the recommendation for the Alpine PDX series.  Best sounding subwoofer amplifier in its price range that I have heard in many years.  Small and light because of the ICEpower module, not because it is cheaply built.  And the only "problems" I have heard about with them was because of user error: trying to operate them into too low an impedance load.Support the12volt.com

actually you are the same guy from the first alpine post.  so why don' t you stop posting .  you recommended the alpine amp twice, under different screen names so you are officially an alpine fanboy. you are probably a stock holder or somthing.  stop posting about alpine you friggin ameoba.Bert Pages

bigdog... You are simply wrong. DYohn is a moderator, (and you might just pay attention to the "rookie" under your name, the "Platinum" under mine, and the "Moderator" under DYohn's, well before you start chastising... Not good to try and "shut down" a mod like that if you want to keep your membership...) I am just a regular guy on the board, just like you, man... He and I really DO believe that amp is everything it claims to be, I truly do have one. (actually, I have three... A 1.1000, and two 4.150 models... FANTASTIC amps. I will tell you right now, when you ask for SQ, I think that between DYohn and I, we might have the votes here for advice regarding it...) It does run hot. I admit that. ANY 1000 watt amplifier with the small heat sink like the Alpine has will run warm. It's square. It's flat. There are NO fins. A surface like that dissipating 200 watts or more WILL get warm... It's gonna happen. I have a black car, and I live in Bakersfield, California, where the temps in the summer regularly run over 100 to 105 degrees. It has never shut down on me even once. All that (again) being said... Check your attitude at the door, and listen to the advice being given... The advice YOU asked for. The advice that is being given freely and with actual EXPERIENCE behind it. I'm done with you, You asked, I answered, and I will stand behind my recommendation of the PDX amps. Best of luck in your endeavors. Good night.It all reminds me of something that Molière once said to Guy de Maupassant at a café in Vienna: "That's nice. You should write it down."