Subwoofer and Amp question

sirricealot · Post by **sirricealot** » Mon Nov 14, 2011 2:41 pm

I just picked up 2 of these..

KICKER SUBWOOFERS

What size amp would be good to power these and not blow them or underpower them? Most likely a 2 chan amp.

Im also unsure if i'll do two seperate 10" box for each of them or a dual 10" box.
its going in a cobalt coupe's trunk for now.
I'll have an enclosure custom made most likely if i get a vette coupe.

Main question is what Wattage should I be looking at for both of these?
they are 150w rms 300w peak each.

Thanks!

Kolk1 · Post by **Kolk1** » Mon Nov 14, 2011 4:10 pm

You have 2 choices, you can get a Mono amp that does 300RMS at 2 ohm, or a 2 channel amp that does 150x2 at 4ohm.

Since you bought kicker, from best buy, and I work for best buy, this is a quick amp that comes to mind.

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Kicker+-+25 ... Id=1685168

Its rated at 250rms at 2 ohms, but kicker amps put out a little more power than rated, they will come with a birth certificate to say how much they truely put out. This amp would be a good match to your 2 subs.

sirricealot · Post by **sirricealot** » Mon Nov 14, 2011 4:18 pm

Kolk1;279216 wrote:You have 2 choices, you can get a Mono amp that does 300RMS at 2 ohm, or a 2 channel amp that does 150x2 at 4ohm.

Since you bought kicker, from best buy, and I work for best buy, this is a quick amp that comes to mind.

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Kicker+-+25 ... Id=1685168

Its rated at 250rms at 2 ohms, but kicker amps put out a little more power than rated, they will come with a birth certificate to say how much they truely put out. This amp would be a good match to your 2 subs.

I may look into getting that.
I was looking for cheaper though, i've never had issues with amps.
Any other suggestions on amps?
Thanks for all the help

I was looking at this one. I've had them in the past and worked great.
[ame="http://www.amazon.com/Power-Acoustik-CP ... 578&sr=1-1"]Amazon.com: Power Acoustik CPT2-900 2 Channel 900 Watt MOSFET 2-ohm Stereo, 4-ohm Bridged Tri-Mode Capable with Selectable 45Hz, 6/12dB Bass Boost: Electronics[/ame]

Kolk1 · Post by **Kolk1** » Mon Nov 14, 2011 5:05 pm

According to the specs it will work. If it actually does what it says it will.

http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_371 ... QAodyGZuFg

sirricealot · Post by **sirricealot** » Mon Nov 14, 2011 5:39 pm

Kolk1;279220 wrote:According to the specs it will work. If it actually does what it says it will.

http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_371 ... QAodyGZuFg

[ame="http://www.amazon.com/Power-Acoustik-CP ... 578&sr=1-1"]Amazon.com: Power Acoustik CPT2-900 2 Channel 900 Watt MOSFET 2-ohm Stereo, 4-ohm Bridged Tri-Mode Capable with Selectable 45Hz, 6/12dB Bass Boost: Electronics[/ame]

i'd have to use the 4ohm x 2.
I hope it works lol. I'll probably order it.
I figured they arent really high powered so it should work. I had one 12" compvr running on the dual amp from walmart before.
I had a 1000watt profile amp that was amzing until it fell off the back of my hatch when i had the integra, i could have soldered new rca's on but decided to junk it.

I bought an 8gauge amp wire kit the other day really cheap, thats gonna work right?
not sure what wires i have laying around so i had picked up a cheap kit

Kolk1 · Post by **Kolk1** » Mon Nov 14, 2011 6:18 pm

Good 8gauge is fine. Cheap 8 gauge may be more insulation than wire, so just be careful.

sirricealot · Post by **sirricealot** » Mon Nov 14, 2011 6:24 pm

[ame="http://www.amazon.com/KIT-2-Complete-Ga ... 068&sr=8-1"]Amazon.com: Boss KIT-2 Complete 8 Gauge Amplifier Installation Kit: Car Electronics[/ame]

I had a $10 credit.

Bwill9886 · Post by **Bwill9886** » Tue Nov 15, 2011 3:42 am

sirricealot;279226 wrote:Amazon.com: Boss KIT-2 Complete 8 Gauge Amplifier Installation Kit: Car Electronics

I had a $10 credit.

Wouldn't necessarily say that was following Kolk's advice of being careful.

Pretty sure my friend ordered that kit a while back and the wiring was crap.

Just make sure to inspect it.

Kolk1 · Post by **Kolk1** » Tue Nov 15, 2011 5:04 am

Yea I've seen some cheap ass 4 gauge that had less copper than our 10gauge kits.

sirricealot · Post by **sirricealot** » Tue Nov 15, 2011 12:17 pm

Kolk1;279287 wrote:Yea I've seen some cheap ass 4 gauge that had less copper than our 10gauge kits.

i already had ordered it last week lol.
if its crap ill use what i can and search through the stuff i have at home already. my battery is in the trunk so i wont need that long of a power wire.
I'll probably purchase that 900 watt power acoustik, looks like it would do the job well.

thanks