amp reccomendation

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Topic: amp reccomendation

Posted By: m_u_m_p
Subject: amp reccomendation
Date Posted: April 25, 2009 at 3:28 AM

Hey guys...I know it might seem like an annoying post, but I need help picking an amp that is right for my subs. I have researched, and read, and still FAILED to understand this sort of stuff.

I have already blew 2 amps with these subs, and i dont really like losing money. (They were cheap amps, bought from friends) But still, I would like to know what I need before I invest any real money.

Thanks in advance guys...

Alright. I have 2, 10 inch Rockford-Fosfate shallow mounts(P3's).

Here is a link to their site with specs of my subs.
((Specs))

They are 2 Ohm, dual-voice coil. 300 watts RMS, 600 watts max. I do not know exactly the best way to wire them up, or even what watts/ohms am to buy.

Thanks so much for the help guys. If you need anymore information, please just let me know.

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Posted By: m_u_m_p
Date Posted: April 25, 2009 at 3:30 AM

Uhmm....I drive a 2000 Chevy S-10 if that matters....

(They told me to include my make/model/and year)

d:

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Posted By: DYohn
Date Posted: April 26, 2009 at 9:40 AM

What's your budget?

Look for a mono amp rated at approx. 600 watts into 2-ohms, and then wire the woofers like this:

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Posted By: soundnsecurity
Date Posted: April 26, 2009 at 10:49 AM

its easy to blow an amp when you are working with dual 2 ohm subs because unless you have a really stable amp you cant wire the subs in the obvious way because the total ohms will be around a half an ohm.

in your case you need to buy an amp that will give you enough power for those subs at 2 ohms so maybe around 800 watts at 2 ohms. when you buy an amp look at the rating for 2 ohms not the "max power" because that number is usually inflated and wont be the 2 ohm rating.

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Posted By: m_u_m_p
Date Posted: April 26, 2009 at 2:49 PM

Thanks guys. I dont really have a set budget....But i dont wanna use my life savings on an amp.

I think I could swing 250-300$

Thanks. If you know any specific brands that you might recommend? Maybe even specific models?

I will keep an eye out.

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Posted By: DYohn
Date Posted: April 26, 2009 at 3:46 PM

Well there are lots of choices in that price range. You could pick up a Pioneer Premier PRS-1000m, an MTX Thunder 600XD, a JBL GTO 7001, JL Audio G1700, Kicker ZX750... lots of decent choices in that price/power range.

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Posted By: m_u_m_p
Date Posted: April 26, 2009 at 4:11 PM

Thanks for the help =)

I think i have narrowed it down to the JL, the JBL, or the Pioneer.

Any suggestions on these? Here are the specifics.--

Pioneer

JBL

JL Audio

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Posted By: DYohn
Date Posted: April 26, 2009 at 9:30 PM

m_u_m_p wrote:

I think i have narrowed it down to the JL, the JBL, or the Pioneer.

Those are listed in what would be my order of preference. :)

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Posted By: m_u_m_p
Date Posted: April 27, 2009 at 12:19 AM

Thanks again, That will most likely be my choice.

Thanks.=)

I will let you know what I think when I get the amp.

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Posted By: m_u_m_p
Date Posted: April 28, 2009 at 6:44 PM

Hey guys...I got to lookin around locally, and I can get a decent deal on this amp...What ya think?? For my setup?

It is a Infinity Reference 611a.

Specs

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