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aquaacura

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Posted: July 13, 2007 at 7:23 PM / IP Logged

Just bought about a 2 year old Alpine Type-X (SWX1242D) from my cousin for $150, and was curious in what amp to hook it up with. The sub is 500-1000W RMS, and I've heard Alpine's are normally power hungry. I'm going to wire it to 2 ohms, as I only will have the one sub, and put about 800 watts RMS with it, since I really don't want to damage the sub in any way as I don't have a warranty. The amps I'm looking at are:

Alpine MRP-M850- 800w RMS at 2 ohms, but that's rated at 14.4 volts. How many watts would it have at 12volts?

Soundstream PCA1000D- 800w RMS at 2 ohms

JBL GTO1201.1ii- 1114w RMS at 2 ohms, but once again that's rated at 14.4 volts

People have mentioned Hifonics Brutus's and Legacy Optidrive, but I don't like the Hifonics and the Legacy's are a bit too much. I'm trying to keep this amp under $300, so any recommendations oir thoughts on the amps I've mentioned? Thank you very much

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Posted: July 13, 2007 at 8:17 PM / IP Logged

The MRP-M850 would be the best bang for the buck with the selection you have listed there.

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Posted: July 13, 2007 at 9:09 PM / IP Logged

kicker zx750.1 or zx1000.1

aquaacura

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Posted: July 14, 2007 at 6:43 AM / IP Logged

Yes, I'm really hoping the alpine will work out, just whether it has enough power is the issue. Also, forgot to mention, no kicker or audiobahn, I hate stuff that's too flashy(although I like soundstream...?), but thanks.

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Posted: July 14, 2007 at 12:20 PM / IP Logged

Your woofer will suck the LIFE out of that Alpine amp. Alpine V Series amps are notorious for not liking 2 ohm loads. Consider a JL A1400 or A1800.

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aquaacura

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Posted: July 14, 2007 at 8:24 PM / IP Logged

Totally forgot about JL e-series! Great idea, I'll check prices on the e1800 tonight. Thanks a lot! Any other suggestions are still appreciated.

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Posted: July 14, 2007 at 8:43 PM / IP Logged

Just checked on the JL e1800, and they're $330-350 minimum, and I really want to try to stay under $300. It's not going to be easy, but I'm shooting for it. Thanks for the help, I'm still open to any suggestions. Right now I'm leaning to the Soundstream...but if I can get the JBL for cheap enough that's my first choice. I'm really afraid that Alpine will underpower it :( due to the responses.

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