Which Amp to power Rockford Punch HE2

Which amp should I use to power to 12in Rockford Punch HE2 dual 4ohm subs?

Phoenix Gold R8.0:1

which is:

• High efficiency Class "D" monoblock amplifier
• 800W x 1(2 ohm Mono)
• 18dB LP variable crossover
• Low Pass Level port (LPL)
• Dimensions: 14.75L x 10.875W x 2.25H

OR

Rockford Fosgate 501bd

which is:

• POWER Series • 300 watts RMS x 1 at 4 ohms • 500 watts RMS x 1 at 2 ohms • Mono output • Variable 50-250 Hz low-pass crossover, 24 dB/octave • MEHSA technology • TOPAZ noise-killing differential inputs • NOMAD advanced protection circuitry • TRANS•ana circuit design • Preamp outputs • Wired remote control of Punch Bass • 13-1/8"W x 2-3/8"H x 9-7/8"D OR JBL 600.1 power walve Amplifier Type: Mono RMS Power: 300W x 1 @ 4 ohms THD at 4-Ohm RMS Power: 0.1% RMS Power: 600W x 1 @ 2 ohms Speaker Level Inputs: Yes Preamp Outputs: No Built-In Crossovers: LP Bass Boost: 0-6 dB Frequency Response: 10-320 Hz Signal to Noise Ratio: >100 dB Fuse Rating: 2 x 30 amps Please give me suggestions/advice asap so I can order an amp asap... Thanks alot.

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What makes my car Bang:
Kicker KX 600.1 Mono amp (2004)
Kicker Solobaric L7 10 (2004)
Long Ported Box Single
Kicker 200.4 4 Channel(2004)
Kicker DX 60 6 1/2
Rockford Fosgate FRC3369 6x9

If memory serves right all HE2 subs were rated at 200W RMS.

I'd go with the RF, mainly because the wired remote control. JBL's are a bit of overkill in this case(in my opinion).

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forbidden wrote:
Wrong advice young grasshopper, go back to square one and do not pass go.

Oh yeah, and having everything from the same brand adds to the "cool" factor

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forbidden wrote:
Wrong advice young grasshopper, go back to square one and do not pass go.

Well that sub is suppose to be 400 rms, and 800 max if I remember correctly. That PG amp might over power that sub, or cause it to distort. I would go with the RF amp just because it does 600 watts max, and that would be just right for that sub. I had two of those subs on a 500 RF amp, and it sounded real nice.

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~The Rookie~
Rookie of the year that is...
Don't let the smoke out of your equiptment..it doesn't go back in.

Yeah, I remember those subs being 400 watts RMS. Wait a minute, after re-reading, do you mean you have TWO dual 4 ohm subs? If so, you're first two amps will run at a 4 ohm load, because your two subs will only achieve either a 1 ohm or 4 ohm load, and they aren't 1 ohm stable. If that us the case, the JBL Powervalve is supposed to be 1 ohm stable, but pushes the same amount of power as if it were running 2 ohms. Also, if you do have two subs, we can suggest some other amps for you.

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Jon
Don't like rockford subs? Then don't look at my car =)

He does have TWO dual 4 ohms subs. He would like an amp that is less than about $280.

Try to find an amp that pushes around 400 watts RMS x 2 @ 2 ohms, or 800 watts RMS x 1 @ 1 ohm. One that popped into my head is the Rockford Fosgate 800.2(old model) or Punch 851s. Ultimate DT2-800 This one looks good, but I don't have experience with Ultimate, and it's above your stated price range. That's all I can dig up right now (I have finals to study for), but with the given info, you should be on your way. Everybody else, help this brother out.

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Jon
Don't like rockford subs? Then don't look at my car =)