2x Alpine Type R subs? Cheap Amps?
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Printed Date: June 06, 2024 at 10:33 PM
Topic: 2x Alpine Type R subs? Cheap Amps?
Posted By: theyhaveawps
Subject: 2x Alpine Type R subs? Cheap Amps?
Date Posted: November 19, 2005 at 8:20 AM
I know cheap, quality, and reliability dont go together but im giving this one a try. What do you guys recommend (ebay wise) a cheap amp to safetly power these 2 500rms 1500w peak subs.
I was looking toward some BOSS amps,
This one for $161 shipped.
Boss RT2500D
Class Mono D 2500W Power Amplifier | | | Product Specs | | |
Features:
- Max Power, 2 OHM 2500W x 1
- RMS Power, 4 OHM 900W x 1
- Bridged Power, 4 OHM 1500W x 1
- Signal -to Noise Ratio > 100dB
- Dimensions : 8"W x 2 3/4"H x 15 3/16"
- Trimode Operation
- Bridgeable
- Remote Subwoofer Level Control
- Line and Speaker Level Inputs
- Line outputs
- Bass Boost Switch
- MOSFET Power Supply
- Variable Low Pass Crossover (Fixed Highpass)
- Input Gain Control
- Input Sensitivity Selector
- Power and Protection LED's
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OR
212 SHIPPED |
| Boss RIPD3
Mono Block 3000W Ripper Amplifier | | | Product Features | | |
Features:
- Max Power, 2 OHM 2200W x 1
- RMS Power, 4 OHM 1200W x 1
- Max Power, 1 OHM 3000W x 1
- Signal -to Noise Ratio > 100dB
- THD 0.05%
- Dimensions : 11 1/2"W x 2 1/2"H x 12 7/8"D
- TRI-Mode Operation
- VU Meters (Power Level)
- Cooling Fans
- Remote Subwoofer Level Control
- Line And Speaker Level Inputs
- Mosfet Power Supply (Except RIP 30)
- Line Outputs
- Variable High & Low Pass Crossovers
- 0 - +18 DB Bass Boost
- Gain Control
- Power and Protection LEDS
- 0 -180 Variable Phase Shift Control
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Do you guys recommend any of these amps or can possibly give me some links to some amps you would use if
you were looking for something bang for the buck. |
Replies:
Posted By: DYohn
Date Posted: November 19, 2005 at 9:59 AM
I would not use any Boss products, nor can I recommend them. You can't possibly believe a 900 watt amplifier can be had for $161 or a 1200 watt one for $212? Cut those ratings by a factor of at least four to get a better idea of the genuine clean output capability of these. And if you do buy one, be sure you set it up very carefully and definitely do not try to push them, or the clipping output may blow your speakers pretty quickly. Boss (along with most of the other basement-quality amps like Lanzar, Pyle, Pyramid, etc) do not last very long. Also, ignore "peak" numbers they do not mean anything for daily usage. If you want a decent quality cheap amplifier, the only entry-level amps I know I can recommend because I have actually used them are from US Acoustics. HERE's a decent choice that would work well with your Alpine subs. But you're going to have to spend more to get any real quality. ------------- Support the12volt.com
Posted By: Alpine Guy
Date Posted: November 19, 2005 at 3:42 PM
Just go for a MRD-M1005 and 2 SWR-1*22D , and it will be a great mid range package that will bump as long as you don't skimp on the building of the box. In the long run getting a cheap amp will cost more because you will buy it, run it, it will suck ass, so you will junk it and end up buying a real amp anyways, so save yourself that $150 waste on boss and put that into a real amp and be happy from day one.
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2003 Chevy Avalanche,Eclipse CD7000,Morel Elate 5,Adire Extremis,Alpine PDX-4.150, 15" TC-3000, 2 Alpine PDX-1.1000, 470Amp HO Alt.
Posted By: honomichl
Date Posted: November 21, 2005 at 10:55 AM
If i were you i would go on ebay and look i got my Kicker Kx1200.1 for 225.00. And i love it ------------- you can't be ahead of the curb if you aren't LIVIN LOUD
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