Terran

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Some 2ch amps say they can be used as a mono and it seems like they are rather less expensive than a mono amp. Is it a bad idea to use a 2ch amp to power a sub? How do you figure out the RMS power that is needed when using a 2ch amp as a mono?

I'm also looking at this amp to power some CDT components I think I'll be getting. Is that a decent amp?

If I did end up with a mono, how's this one.

Keep in mind with all this that I don't want to spend a fortune, but that I also don't need the best of the best.

Thanks for your help.

slickrick

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just put each channels rms power to get what it will give to the sub. there is nothing wrong with using a 2 channel amp on a sub. id look at a kicker kx150.2 to power some cdts comps. it runs mine and i love em.

Terran

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You mean just add them together? That makes sense. I just saw something on an audio forum (http://www.caraudioforum.com/vbb3/sh...d.php?t=207515) that said different. Maybe it was a typo.

So how about getting 2 of those 2ch hifonics amps...one for the comps and one for the sub. BTW this is going to be a small sub as I don't want trunk thumping bass...just a little punch.

slickrick

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well each company can rate their products any way they want. but if you have an amp that puts out 125x2@2 ohms lets say... then the rough estimate is 250 watts. im sure the amps are fine... especially when bought from thezeb.com.

killcrap

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if your subs have DVC, then you can just run one channel to each voil coil.


which set of cdt components are going to get? i am trying to sell mine right now its a cdt-ef61's they are in perfect shape except for one of the connectors are broken for one of the crossovers, they are replaceable since it just clips on to the x-over. let me know if you are interested they go for $200 plus shippin

Terran

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Act like I'm a noob please. What is DVC? I take it that certain subs can't be run off a 2ch and some can? Are the subs that can't be run off a mono?

I was going to get the cl-61's for $150 from thezeb, but I emailed somebody who posted here and he will sell some ef-61cv's and cl-6x's for the rear for $195 shipped. He's a dealer and they will be brand new with a warrenty. He doesn't have too many posts here, but he had a number of references on another forum so I'm pretty confident he's not a scammer. Thanks for the offer though.

2 Da Max

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dvc means dual voice coils. this would either make your sub play in series or parallel. lets say you have a dual 2ohv sub or a 2hm dvc sub it would work like this
wired in paralel is 4ohms
WIred in series is 1ohm. got it?

if you want 2ohms you would need a 4ohm dvc
so paralel would be 8ohms and series would be 2ohms got it?

Terran

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Ok I see. A DVC sub is not necessary to use it with a 2ch amp though then correct?

joebangaa

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well if you use a svc sub you just bridge the amp so it's in monoblock anyway...that's what i'm doing with TWO DVC subs. that amp should be fine for the cdt's, i kinda wish i didn't get my avionixx 4ch and just got a nice 150x2 amp and run my rears (cl-6x) off the h/u. i heard the cdt's really shine with more than 100w

slickrick

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they shine with 50 going to each side... trust me.

2 Da Max

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dam a 100? **** im only runing 40

AscendantMax

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yeah, that's how i'm powering my brahma right now. i bridged my amp into 1 channel pushing my sub.

2 Da Max

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stupid brahma



lol im jealous

joebangaa

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c'mon rick, i'm already running 85 and i know i can get more punch outta these things....maybe i need some kodas lol

slickrick

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screw that... pull a josh laine (jlaine on the audio boards) and put brahma 10's in your doors. or just settle for the extremis 6...

AscendantMax

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talk about overkill...brahma 10"s in his doors?

slickrick

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http://forum.soundillusions.net/show...ghlight=brahma

if you're bored check it out. sick install. not sure if the pix still work though...