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Posted: November 19, 2005 at 8:20 AM / IP Logged

I know cheap, quality, and reliability dont go together but im giving this one a try. What do you guys recommend (ebay wise) a cheap amp to safetly power these 2 500rms 1500w peak subs.

I was looking toward some BOSS amps,

This one for $161 shipped.

Boss RT2500D

Class Mono D 2500W Power Amplifier

Product Specs

Features:

Max Power, 2 OHM 2500W x 1
RMS Power, 4 OHM 900W x 1
Bridged Power, 4 OHM 1500W x 1
Signal -to Noise Ratio > 100dB
Dimensions : 8"W x 2 3/4"H x 15 3/16"
Trimode Operation
Bridgeable
Remote Subwoofer Level Control
Line and Speaker Level Inputs
Line outputs
Bass Boost Switch
MOSFET Power Supply
Variable Low Pass Crossover (Fixed Highpass)
Input Gain Control
Input Sensitivity Selector
Power and Protection LED's

212 SHIPPED

Boss RIPD3

Mono Block 3000W Ripper Amplifier

Product Features

Features:

Max Power, 2 OHM 2200W x 1
RMS Power, 4 OHM 1200W x 1
Max Power, 1 OHM 3000W x 1
Signal -to Noise Ratio > 100dB
THD 0.05%
Dimensions : 11 1/2"W x 2 1/2"H x 12 7/8"D
TRI-Mode Operation
VU Meters (Power Level)
Cooling Fans
Remote Subwoofer Level Control
Line And Speaker Level Inputs
Mosfet Power Supply (Except RIP 30)
Line Outputs
Variable High & Low Pass Crossovers
0 - +18 DB Bass Boost
Gain Control
Power and Protection LEDS
0 -180 Variable Phase Shift Control

Do you guys recommend any of these amps or can possibly give me some links to some amps you would use if
you were looking for something bang for the buck.

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Posted: November 19, 2005 at 9:59 AM / IP Logged

I would not use any Boss products, nor can I recommend them. You can't possibly believe a 900 watt amplifier can be had for $161 or a 1200 watt one for $212? Cut those ratings by a factor of at least four to get a better idea of the genuine clean output capability of these. And if you do buy one, be sure you set it up very carefully and definitely do not try to push them, or the clipping output may blow your speakers pretty quickly. Boss (along with most of the other basement-quality amps like Lanzar, Pyle, Pyramid, etc) do not last very long. Also, ignore "peak" numbers they do not mean anything for daily usage.

If you want a decent quality cheap amplifier, the only entry-level amps I know I can recommend because I have actually used them are from US Acoustics. HERE's a decent choice that would work well with your Alpine subs. But you're going to have to spend more to get any real quality.

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Posted: November 19, 2005 at 3:42 PM / IP Logged

Just go for a MRD-M1005 and 2 SWR-1*22D , and it will be a great mid range package that will bump as long as you don't skimp on the building of the box. In the long run getting a cheap amp will cost more because you will buy it, run it, it will suck ass, so you will junk it and end up buying a real amp anyways, so save yourself that $150 waste on boss and put that into a real amp and be happy from day one.

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Posted: November 21, 2005 at 10:55 AM / IP Logged

If i were you i would go on ebay and look i got my Kicker Kx1200.1 for 225.00. And i love it

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