MaximaVE92

I just started into car audio. Im looking foward to buy the Adire Shiva Mark 4 and was wondering what kind of amp would go good with the Shiva. Would a mono amp or 2-channel amp work better? I'm looking for a amp that would push the shiva to about 400w and the shiva's total watt limit is 650w.

suprropmp

how much are you looking to spend?

Maxima Dan

With a Shiva you really only need like 250-300W.

MaximaVE92

125 for the shiva, and about around 150-200 for the amp if possible.

slickrick

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hope you dont mind waiting for the shiva...but anyway 300 watts is perfect imo. you can get 300watts @4 ohms for real cheap. if your getting only one id port it though for some sick low end.

Robert_J

You are going to have to wait until Feb. while Adire switches to a new OEM based in Chili. If you can't wait, the Dayton DVC 12" works better than the Shiva in small enclosures.

-Robert

slickrick

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^^^ i figured a few months. hey robert... do you know of any of the new adire drivers coming out?

Robert_J

From Dan Wiggins: "Related to this, Adire Audio will soon release a greatly expanded range of woofers. Our 2005 line offering will initially grow by 500%, with many more drivers to come."

link

-Robert

slickrick

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ahh i skmmed that awhile ago on SI.net but did not see that. man im excited to see what they offer.

2 Da Max

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what?? till february dam i cant wait that long. how much do those daytons go for?

Maxima Dan

Daytons are here: www.partsexpress.com

How about these: http://www.ascendantaudio.com/Atlas%2012.htm

They look pretty interesting, but I don't know that much about them.

BlkShadow01

ya man i m getting one 10" brahma went it will be in stock

joebangaa

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good to hear wiggins is putting his science knowledge to good use

slickrick

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i checked that site a few hours ago... interesting looking subs to say the least.

Robert_J

I haven't read any reviews on the Atlas series but the Avalanche series is getting off to a good start. Read a few comparisons to the Tumult here. Scroll down for pictures and scroll up for comments from Chad, owner of Ascendant Audio.

You can pick up the Daytons a little cheaper at Acoustic-Visions. Another driver that doesn't get much talk is the SAE1204. It models the same as the DVC 12 and the Shiva.

-Robert

Maxima Dan

Thanks for the Avalanche review...wow, that guy is actually talking about getting rid of his Tumults for them. Very impressive.

What I really liked about the Atlas subs was the adjustable Q. What a great idea, but I wonder if it costs some efficiency. Anyway they look to be in the same category as the Adire Koda series, just a bit cheaper though.

2 Da Max

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so are the daytons DVC as good as the shivas? btw arent these home theater speakers??

slickrick

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^^^ so are shivas. but i already told you what to get.

2 Da Max

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...............cheaper................

Robert_J

In blind listening tests, you probably couldn't tell the difference between the two. A sub is a sub. The T/S parameters determine whether or not it will work in a car application, home application or both.

-Robert