Amplifier for 2 10" Diamond Subs
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Forum Name: Car Audio
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Topic: Amplifier for 2 10" Diamond Subs
Posted By: nbahoopstar
Subject: Amplifier for 2 10" Diamond Subs
Date Posted: July 09, 2003 at 8:05 PM
(2) 10" 8 ohm single voice coil subsI think they are 350 RMS and 500 max. Any suggestions? Also is there an honest and reputable place to have amps repaired in the Portland Oregon area? If so, please LMK.
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Loud Subwoofers only, do not make a quality car audio system, especially when they are worth more than your "car"
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Posted By: esmith69
Date Posted: July 09, 2003 at 8:19 PM
If you're looking to save some money think about getting a 2-channel amp cuz with two 8-ohm subs wired in parallel you can present a single 4-ohm speaker load to an amplifier. Most 2-channel amps can have their power output maximized by bridging them to a 4-ohm mono load. OR if you can get your hands on a JBL BP600.1 it'll give you a whole bunch of bang for your buck as well. There really are so many choices out there with amps and it's hard to know what to suggest without knowing at least how much you're looking to spend... ------------- Ethan
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Posted By: nbahoopstar
Date Posted: July 09, 2003 at 8:23 PM
Around $250 max. on eBay. Any suggestions?
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Loud Subwoofers only, do not make a quality car audio system, especially when they are worth more than your "car"
Posted By: esmith69
Date Posted: July 09, 2003 at 8:35 PM
JBL BP600.1------------- Ethan
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Posted By: tdsteele
Date Posted: July 10, 2003 at 6:52 AM
You sure they are Diamond subs?? All the Diamonds I have seen are Dual voice coils in either 2 ohm or 4 ohm. Do they have any model numbers or other markings on them anywhere??
Posted By: nbahoopstar
Date Posted: July 10, 2003 at 9:31 PM
Yes I do. They are Diamond Model #M5101.8. I tested them with my digital and they are reading 8ohms each. If I parallel them with the JBL BP600.1 on a single channel, which puts out 300 w/rms @ 4ohms, will that be enough power? I honestly don't know...please LMK.
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Loud Subwoofers only, do not make a quality car audio system, especially when they are worth more than your "car"
Posted By: testes
Date Posted: July 10, 2003 at 9:37 PM
You need more power. I would get a a good two channel amp and bridge it to a 4 ohm mono load.
Posted By: nbahoopstar
Date Posted: July 10, 2003 at 10:49 PM
O.K.... what 2 channel amp should I get? A JBL BP1200?
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Loud Subwoofers only, do not make a quality car audio system, especially when they are worth more than your "car"
Posted By: thomasbutler
Date Posted: July 11, 2003 at 4:45 AM
If You put a Jbl 1200.1 on those and turn it up you will need a new set of speakers. If you do I dont think you want to bridge it all the way down. It is 1200 watts at 1 ohm just be careful.
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Posted By: esmith69
Date Posted: July 11, 2003 at 10:25 AM
The BP1200.1 is a mono (1-channel) amplifier and puts out 600 watts RMS when you hook it up to a 4-ohm load. With two of those subs wired in parallel to present the amp with a single 4-ohm load, each sub would be getting 300 watts RMS. The BP1200.1 will work great with these subs. If you can find a 2-channel amp that will put out that much power when it's bridged to a 4-ohm load then you can always go that route too. Personally though I'd rather have the JBL amp as it's really a nice bass amp and if you're willing to buy it from an online dealer you can find it at a very reasonable price. ------------- Ethan
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Posted By: nbahoopstar
Date Posted: July 11, 2003 at 6:09 PM
Thanks for the info. esmith69! A 1200.1 it is.
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Loud Subwoofers only, do not make a quality car audio system, especially when they are worth more than your "car"
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