What Type Of Amp Should I Run

[sneki81]

hey all, im a little stumped as to what type of amp i should use to run 2 x 12" type s that i just got.

i really dont know jack about car audio so i need some advice.

they are 200rms, 4ohm, single voice coil model.

am i going to either have to (1) run 2 monoblock amps bridged or (2) run a 2 channel amp

or do i have any other options.

im not exactly rolling in the funds much these days so a cheaper option would be better.

[-Stokesy-]

You only need one monoblock or a bridgeable 2-channel amp that is 2 ohm stable. You would run your 2 subs in parallel, therefor the amp will see a 2ohm load.

From here it depends on your budget. But you would want at least 500wrms to be safe (it's better to over power then under power)

Alpine monoblock (MRP-M500) - $499 and puts out 500wrms @ 2 ohm

A cheaper option would be a Jaycar responce amp $349 and will provide 380wrms per sub (these amps are meant to be great value for money)

hope this helps

Edited May 28, 2009 by -Stokesy-

[sneki81]

cheers for that. i was never aware that if i connect the 2 subs together then i could use a 2 ohm load on the amp.

also had another member send me though a link on how to wire it that was very usefull for me aswell.

http://akamaipix.crutchfield.com/ca/learni..._4-ohm_mono.jpg

i think i might have a look at the jaycar, ive heard some good remarks about it and the price is definetly good.

[cavell]

cheers for that. i was never aware that if i connect the 2 subs together then i could use a 2 ohm load on the amp.

also had another member send me though a link on how to wire it that was very usefull for me aswell.

http://akamaipix.crutchfield.com/ca/learni..._4-ohm_mono.jpg

i think i might have a look at the jaycar, ive heard some good remarks about it and the price is definetly good.

jaycar prices are definetly good for the fact that the gear is pretty cheap crap (to be honest) i would recomend more likely to go something like some clarion or pionner speakers or sumthing if u want sumthing cheap and allright quality, but if u want something decent u can pick up a nice set of boston speakers (BOSTON being speaker speciallist) for about $250 for a set of splits and they will be better quality (sound and build) then the jaycar equipment. but thats just my 2 cents.

[-Stokesy-]

jaycar prices are definetly good for the fact that the gear is pretty cheap crap (to be honest) i would recomend more likely to go something like some clarion or pionner speakers or sumthing if u want sumthing cheap and allright quality, but if u want something decent u can pick up a nice set of boston speakers (BOSTON being speaker speciallist) for about $250 for a set of splits and they will be better quality (sound and build) then the jaycar equipment. but thats just my 2 cents.

He's after an amp, not speakers.

[RxGTR]

Well if you're running Alpine subs you might as well go with Alpine for the best results. Why not try a 2 channel PDX series amp? they should give you heaps of power whilst not taking up so much room =)

[-Stokesy-]

PDX amps are great, especially when you're tight on space. They are expensive though, so he may want to consider something else a bit lower in the price range. Plus it might be just me but i would consider PDX amps to be a bit over the top for a type s sub