 audio help.., how many watts for an amp.. |
 May 8, 2004 - 2:44 PM
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 Enthusiast  Joined Apr 17, '04 From Southern California Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%)  |
okay, i'm a total noob when it comes to audio stuff. this sounds like a stupid question.. how do you know what kind of amp to buy? like.. is there a formua or something to figure out the wattage required?
example. i want 2 10's .. i'm guessing 200 constant or wutevers. so what kind of amp should i get ? thanks |
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May 8, 2004 - 2:45 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Oct 24, '03 From fort smith, ar Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
what kind of 10's are you buying? it all depends on the specs of the subs. peak power and rms.
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May 9, 2004 - 10:32 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Dec 30, '03 From Atlanta Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
find an amp that puts out the same amount of RMS watts as your subs have.
for example if you have 2 10" subs that are 100 watts RMS each then you would want an amp that is 200 watts RMS. |
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May 9, 2004 - 7:27 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 21, '03 From Endicott NY Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
And look at the impedance, some amps spec go by 4 ohm and some 2.
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May 10, 2004 - 1:12 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Apr 17, '04 From Southern California Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
lets say, i wanna buy the Sony Xplod subs. two 10s (xs-L101p5): 1100w max (each) 300W RMS (each) 4 Ohm.. so what kind of amp am i looking for ??
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May 10, 2004 - 8:57 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 3, '04 From Hollywood, MD Currently Offline Reputation: 6 (100%) |
sony is overpriced junk
thanks to clipsetuner i would recomend kicker comps because they are way cheaper and deliver a better bang for your buck. |
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May 10, 2004 - 9:00 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jan 8, '04 From LA Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Yeah, Sony overrates their subs. You can't power them at 300 RMS- they'll sound like ****.
Go for some kickers or JL- it depends on if you want SPL or SQ. |
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May 10, 2004 - 11:37 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 21, '03 From Endicott NY Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Yeah don't buy sony, and make sure you get a good amp!
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May 11, 2004 - 2:44 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jan 10, '04 From Shoreline, WA Currently Offline Reputation: 4 (100%) |
audiobahn subs rule, if you get onces like mine, (2) 10" 900 watt, 450 rms subs, you will be very happy. but i agree, sony subs are not worth the money, your buying the brandname. I recommend a good 600-800 watt fosgate amp, if the subs you choose can take it. the amp makes all the differance.
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May 16, 2004 - 10:46 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Apr 14, '04 From evans,ga Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
i dont know about u guys but i like pioneer
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May 18, 2004 - 5:40 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 3, '04 From Hollywood, MD Currently Offline Reputation: 6 (100%) |
I like pioneer as well, my system will be powered by pioneer, played by kicker 
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May 18, 2004 - 7:07 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Nov 6, '03 From Campbellsville, Ky. Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Pioneer gets a bad rap because of the cheaper stuff they sell in WalMarts.If you want good Pioneer equipment, call Pioneer directly and have them direct you to a premier dealer.Premier dealers are the only ones allowed to sell their better equipment, or thats the way it use to be. My MTX's are powered by a Pioneer amp, and my amp is probably older than most of you guys on this board.Hell, about half my audio equipment is older than you youngins. 
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