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02-11-2011, 09:48 PM | #1 |
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Appropriate amp for Kicker, CompVR Subs.
I'm purchasing a pair of subs from a user on this forum and am just wondering what sort of amp I'd need to run these well.
The subs are these : http://www.kicker.com/compvr_aluminized_subboxes They are Type Dual Impedance (OHMS) 2 Number of Woofers and Size (in., cm) (2)12, 30 Max Rec Amplifier Power (WATTS PEAK/RMS)* 1600/800 Thanks for the help |
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02-11-2011, 09:55 PM | #2 |
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My amp *shifty eyes* I'll leave it plugged in for you to hear..
ZX1000.1 http://www.kicker.com/ZX_Amplifiers I'll aim for around Mid-day on saturday btw, I need the afternoon for sub shopping. |
02-11-2011, 09:59 PM | #3 |
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Lmao Ben, how'd you know
If you can make it in the morning that'd be great. Which model do you have? (amp that is) |
02-11-2011, 10:00 PM | #4 |
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Nevermind I see now that you already said what model the amp is haha
So is pretty much what i'm after for this is 1000w @ 2ohms? |
02-11-2011, 10:01 PM | #5 |
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Mines the older model cause i've had the sub for 2+ years, but the new equivalent is the ZX1000.1
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02-11-2011, 10:06 PM | #6 |
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Ah alright, what specs should I look at in buying an amp by the way? I'm too retarded to wrap my head around it lmao
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02-11-2011, 10:13 PM | #7 |
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Well the true reading is RMS, watts are just the huge number that makes it sound impressive. Always go for a Mono amp for a subwoofer (especially these as they need all the power they can get.)
So aim for a amp around 500rms if you want hurting bass. The subs pull 800rms (That's its peak) If you go over that you'll do some good damage, probably blow the subs. I went for a kicker amp just to keep the kicker theme going on, you dont have to go kicker. Some links for you. http://www.jbhifi.com.au/car-sound-g...amp-sku-52003/ http://www.jbhifi.com.au/car-sound-g...ier-sku-95550/ This one if you want to get the max out of the subs: http://www.jbhifi.com.au/car-sound-g...ier-sku-99750/ |
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2. You should overdrive subs a little if possible. And not go way under power unless you're not going to crank it up, you'll run into clipping rapidly. Overdriving them (using a 900-1000W rms amp instead of 800W rms, if you go over 900~ i'd turn the gain down a bit to compensate) gets the best performance out of them and you don't run into clipping on the amp. At a minimum I'd get that last kicker amp, or even better look for its slightly bigger brother, the zx1000.1 if you want to stick with Kicker Otheriwse I'd look at: http://www.jbhifi.com.au/car-sound-g...ier-sku-97100/ Good price and plenty of headroom and its space conservative
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03-11-2011, 10:15 AM | #11 |
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Yeah defiantly a good amp for the job!
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03-11-2011, 08:51 PM | #12 |
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A friend of mine has one of these: http://www.optionaudio.com/amplifiers_OAK1200.php brand new that he can sell to me very cheaply. how would these go with those subs?
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02-04-2012, 07:39 PM | #13 |
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I have got a massive cadence amp. It's carbon fiber finish and about 65cm long.
Let me know if you are interested. |
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Vibe audio make awesome amps, I had one in my car for some time, and could pretty much run my subs at full volume without bottoming out or distorting (gains adjusted correctly), it was clean sounding too (I had dual Orion subs http://www.ministryofbass.com.au/mos...-500w-rms.html in a custom enclosure) - I later sold it all though, but I definitely recommend Vibe audio!
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