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12 kicker l7 2ohm, which amp is better?

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Topic: 12 kicker l7 2ohm, which amp is better?

Posted By: kickz l7
Subject: 12 kicker l7 2ohm, which amp is better?
Date Posted: January 03, 2008 at 5:48 PM

KICKER
# RMS Power Rating:

* 125 watts x 2 chan. @ 4 Ohms
* 250 watts x 2 chan. @ 2 Ohms
* 500 watts x 1 chan. @ 4 Ohms bridged

# Fully adjustable High- and low-pass crossovers with variable slope and crossover frequency
# Fully adjustable EQ single-band parametric equalizer with variable Q (width), variable frequency and variable boost or cut
# Adjustable channel output phase; left and right channels can be linked or independently adjusted
# Left and right channels can be adjusted together or separately
# On-Board Diagnostics tools to troubleshoot installation problems and check amp status
# Four-setting, user-selectable bass compressor to phatten up your sub bass and adjust to compensate for speaker size, speaker location, vehicle size or listening style
# Low Impedance Operation
# Protection Circuitry (Short circuit, Over-voltage, Reverse polarity, Thermal) protects amplifier from accidents, out of spec operation, and misinstallation
# MOSFET Power Supply for high power operation
# RCA output jacks to pass the incoming signal to another amplifier or component
# Allows bridged mono load and a stereo load at the same time. (Not available on mono amps)
# Remote Bass Level Control, and control of signal transfer between multiple SX amplifiers
# Amp Strapping lets you put two mono amplifiers together into a single unit with double the power
# Removable aluminum endcaps protect and hide all your wiring to amp for a clean installation. Leave them off if you need a few inches for clearance or if you like the way it looks.
# Dimensions (With Endcaps): 19-1/4" L x 10" W x 2-1/2" H


SOUNDSTREAM AMP
2-Channel Picasso Series Amplifier
Full MOSFET Circuitry
RMS Power Rating:
220 Watts x 2 Channels @ 4 Ohms
380 Watts x 2 Channels @ 2 Ohms
760 Watts x 1 Channel @ 4 Ohms (Bridged)
PWM Circuitry
4 Gauge Power / Ground Connections
Tri-Guard Protection Circuit
IDI (Inetlligent Distress Indicator) Protection LED
Platinum RCA Inputs and Outputs
Bi-Linear Selectable 12dB Crossovers for Inputs and Outputs (Hi / Full / Low)
Variable Subwoofer Equalizer: 0 - 18 dB
Phase Inversion Switch: 0° - 180°
OEM Floating Ground Input
Tri-Mode Operation
Line Outputs
Frequency Response: 10 Hz - 30 kHz
Damping Factor: >200
Variable Input Sensitivity: 0.5 - 4V
Dimensions: 9-1/2" L x 20" W x 2-1/2" H



2007 HIFONICS ZEUS ZXi6006 2/1-CH 600 WATTS AMPLIFIER

Specifications :

# 2 x 150-WattsRMS @ 4-Ohms
# 2 x 300-WattsRMS @ 2-Ohms
# 1 x 600-WattsRMS @ 4-Ohms
# Hifonics New Illuminated Heat-Sink
# Design With Blue LED Light Pumps
# Hifonics Blue Illuminated Logo
# Maxxsonics Illuminated "M" End Panel Logo
# Audio-Pure Ultra-Fi™ MOSFETS
# Low-Distortion Class A/B Amplifier Circuitry
# With High-Speed MOSFET Output Devices
# Fully Adjustable Accu-Cross™ Crossovers
# 18dB Variable Bass Equalization
# Dash-Mountable Bass Remote Control Included
# Fixed 24dB Subsonic Filter
# Pulse Wave Modulated MOSFET EXVP (Exponential Vari-Power Supply)
# SPC Simpatico Twin-Coil Design
# HSMD Hifonics Surface Mount Design
# Gold Oversized 4-Gauge Power Connectors
# Power From The Gods Included


and if you have any other amps that are close to 750watts rms at 4 ohm that would be nice. THANKS!



Replies:

Posted By: jmelton86
Date Posted: January 03, 2008 at 6:01 PM

The Soundstream would be nice. The Kicker also -it would match!

The HiFonics is most likely overrated. The other two are underrated.



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2013 Kia Rio -90a alternator
DDX470HD GTO14001 GTO1014D (x3)
Big3 in 1/0G
1/0G to GTO14001




Posted By: kickz l7
Date Posted: January 03, 2008 at 6:11 PM
are those sound streams any good?




Posted By: kickz l7
Date Posted: January 03, 2008 at 6:25 PM
forgot to add that Have a 12" kicker L7 2ohm can only wire it to 4ohm and cant return the sub to get 4ohm version witch amp would be better sub is 750watts rms im thinking kicker. But let me hear what you guys have to say




Posted By: jmelton86
Date Posted: January 03, 2008 at 6:33 PM

You can either wire the sub to 1 OR 4ohms.

https://www.the12volt.com/caraudio/woofer_configurations.asp?Q=1&I=22

So, you can use a 2channel (bridged, 4ohms) OR a mono (1channel) amp. The mono amp MUST be 1ohm stable, though.

I like 2channels. They (usually) have a little less distortion than mono amps, but they use more power.

The Soundstream will have better SQ (sound quality) than either of the others, but the Kicker will perform well also.



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2013 Kia Rio -90a alternator
DDX470HD GTO14001 GTO1014D (x3)
Big3 in 1/0G
1/0G to GTO14001




Posted By: kickz l7
Date Posted: January 03, 2008 at 6:54 PM
ok so i should wire it to 1ohm instead of 4. Have any ideas on amps like that just name a few if you know any




Posted By: kickz l7
Date Posted: January 03, 2008 at 6:57 PM
also you think it will be safe to wire it to a 1ohm load?




Posted By: aznboi3644
Date Posted: January 03, 2008 at 6:59 PM
kickz l7 wrote:

also you think it will be safe to wire it to a 1ohm load?


Why not??? as long as the sub isn't overpowered its fine...there's no difference in the subs performance between it being wired in paralle or series




Posted By: jmelton86
Date Posted: January 03, 2008 at 7:05 PM
1ohm (parallel) for a 1ohm stable mono amp. 4ohms (series) for a 2channel amp, bridged.

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2013 Kia Rio -90a alternator
DDX470HD GTO14001 GTO1014D (x3)
Big3 in 1/0G
1/0G to GTO14001




Posted By: kickz l7
Date Posted: January 03, 2008 at 7:11 PM
HIFONICS TXI-7506

750 Watt Class A/B 1 Channel Monoblock Amplifier

    *

      1 channel operation
    *

      500w x 1 @ 2ohm rms
    *

      750w x 1 @ 1ohm rms
    *

      a/b class amplifier
    *

      high speed mosfet outputs
    *

      illuminated hifonics logo
    *

      fully adjustable crossovers
    *

      24db low pass crossover
    *

      rca line outputs
    *

      4 awg power connections

      Not sure if hifonics is good but
      could you please tell me if this would be a good amp or not. Thanks!




Posted By: big sexy lac
Date Posted: January 03, 2008 at 8:39 PM
Yup 1ohm is the way to go, I would go with an amp at least 1000wrms@1ohm, I like hifonics that's what I have now

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