subwoofer and amp compatibility

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Topic: subwoofer and amp compatibility

Posted By: slysniper
Subject: subwoofer and amp compatibility
Date Posted: October 28, 2010 at 10:17 PM

Hello,

I just needed someone knowledgeable to help me out. I have a 98' Nissan Altima.

I have this sub: Kicker 15' L5 @4ohms. RMS at 750watts.

Would this amp work with it? My friend said something about bridging channels I think, not really sure what that means.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0032FOKUG/ref=ord_cart_shr?ie=UTF8&m=ATVPDKIKX0DER

Here are the stats for the amp:
- Two-channel Phantom amplifier with MOSFET power supply and trimode operation
- Delivers 800 Watts x 2 at 2 ohms; 260 Watts x 2 at 4 ohms; 1600 Watts bridged

Is there a better amp I could get for the sub that's under $150?

Thanks for all the help,

-SlySniper

Replies:

Posted By: soundnsecurity
Date Posted: October 28, 2010 at 11:34 PM

under 150 it pushing it for an amp thats gonna give you about 800 watts @ 2 ohms. not trying to knock on you personally but it would have to be a pretty cheap amp so you may as well get the boss amp if that is your budget. either way, as long as you have some sort of amp and a good box you should be happy. and i want to emphasize, a good box will do more for your sound (loudness or clarity) that any amp.

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Posted By: mrm1776
Date Posted: October 28, 2010 at 11:37 PM

This amp is perfectly matched to run your L7. Spend a little more and get a more quality setup. Boss amps aren't exactly known for taking a lot of abuse. You'd probably get about a year or so out of it before you'd have to replace it.

https://www.amazon.com/Kicker-08ZX7501-750-Watt-Subwoofer-Amplifier/dp/B0013CHR2I/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1288326973&sr=8-1

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MECP Basic Installation Tech
Certification ID: CEA195600
Pioneer AVIC-X920BT
Polk Audio DXi 6500 - front
Rockford Fosgate Power T1693 - rear
Alpine MRP-F300
Alpine MRP-M500
Alpine SWR-1242D

Posted By: mrm1776
Date Posted: October 28, 2010 at 11:38 PM

Sorry... L5... my bad

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MECP Basic Installation Tech
Certification ID: CEA195600
Pioneer AVIC-X920BT
Polk Audio DXi 6500 - front
Rockford Fosgate Power T1693 - rear
Alpine MRP-F300
Alpine MRP-M500
Alpine SWR-1242D

Posted By: soundnsecurity
Date Posted: October 28, 2010 at 11:51 PM

that amp should be ok. i wont lie. its cheap, but it'll work.

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Posted By: slysniper
Date Posted: October 29, 2010 at 1:56 PM

mrm1776 wrote:

This amp is perfectly matched to run your L7. Spend a little more and get a more quality setup. Boss amps aren't exactly known for taking a lot of abuse. You'd probably get about a year or so out of it before you'd have to replace it.

https://www.amazon.com/Kicker-08ZX7501-750-Watt-Subwoofer-Amplifier/dp/B0013CHR2I/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1288326973&sr=8-1

Ok, sweet. I actually have an employee accomodation and I can get the 10ZX7501 for a lot cheaper. I checked the stats on them and it's pretty much the same. Would that be ok?

Posted By: mrm1776
Date Posted: October 29, 2010 at 8:57 PM

It's the same thing... just this year's model. So yeah get it on that accommodation. Kicker ships quick too. I got my stuff within two days.

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MECP Basic Installation Tech
Certification ID: CEA195600
Pioneer AVIC-X920BT
Polk Audio DXi 6500 - front
Rockford Fosgate Power T1693 - rear
Alpine MRP-F300
Alpine MRP-M500
Alpine SWR-1242D