.... if ur buying an amp... does it matter if the amp wattage is higher than the sub... in example...
a sub with 2000w max and 1000 w rms and a amp with (rms)1500w x 1 at 2 ohm. im not that good with audios jus wondering wat are the advantages, disadvantages, pros and cons in general of this setup... thanx

-kabir

 

More power is better.

 

woodn't blow my subs or anything correct?

 

As long as you set the gains properly. Should be fine.

 

hmmmmm....

 

Yes.... ? Exactly what products are you looking at? It would be easier to tell you/advise you if we knew.

 

i bought me a sub... from reaudio.com its the sx model... its 2 ohms and dual voice coils rated at 1000 rms and 2000 w max... i took it to a shop and the guy ran it on 800 or 900 watt amp and the amp was dying and the guys eyes jus widened... he told me that im going to need a amp and a capacitor so im lookin for an amp to power up these subs... any suggestions?

 

the amp i was loooking in to gettin was the memphis 1500 x 1 Class D Subwoofer Amplifier 1500w at 2 ohm or Rockford Fosgate X6 Type RF amplifier 1100w at 2 ohm

 

Memphis over rockford. But I would suggest an Arc Audio 2500xxk. Great product, the damping factor is amazing and will allow for great control over the sub. Pearl96max is the man to talk to to get one. Pm him

 

approx. how much do they run for ... or shall i go about that with pearl....?

 

Yes.. talk to the pearly one...

 

pearlY one huh?

 

As to the original question, Im sure I can help you out a bit. Something along the lines of Arc Diamond,DLS,etc would make that sub very happy.

 

give that sub 1k of power from Don and you will be a happy camper. port it too!

 

Hey Don, I noticed in the manual for the 4150 that the 1500xxk is rated higher as far as power than the 2100xxk, is that a typo?

 

And hes local too.

 

No, why would you think that?

 

I dunno thats what the manual says Which is it?

 

Which is what? I answered your question already. You have another one perhaps that you forgot to type?

 

well... im lookin to buying a ported box approx. 1.5-2.5 cuft ported and 30-34 hz tuning

 

the specification they gave me on the box.... is hard to find so im thinking of building it my self as well some custom work but no thoughts are flashing into my mind yet... as far as the amp goes im lookin into this rockford fosgate x6 type rf.... rated at 1100w at 2 ohms... if all goes well than great if not then i'll have to contact pearl... thanx

 

Arc > Fosgates

Pearly over there will help ya out

btw, power isn't everything. put some thought into the enclosure as well...since it plays a rather large role on the performance of the sub.

 

yah thats wat im thinkin about rite now... im tryin to follow their specs they gave me.... see how that works out .... thanx...

 

yah im tryin to fabricate somethings in there specs... and see how that works out ... i jus need to buy me the 3/4 mdf and work on it soon... but the suggestion that guy gave me was also to grab a capacitor.... should i jus go for anyone or a certain brand name?

 

my old setup was a 12" brahma in a 2.5 cu ft ported box, tuned to 28 hz. i had about 480 watts going to it (the sub can take 1600...thermally at least)...and it still got pretty damn loud.

maybe Pearl can even build a box for you.

and don't worry about the capacitor...doesn't really help. upgrading the grounds on your car will be more beneficial.

 

i like i like... u foookin people are excellent... really appreciate the help

 

Ditch the rockford idea man. You'll just be slowing down the inevitable. Get an Arc amp. They will put out the power and make your subs happy. Very happy. Agreed on the cap, not necessary.

 

ya im deciding rite now... pearl pm sent

 

beefy arc amp mated to your SX should be an awesome combo

 

Ahhh that was you that called today? Disregard that price that I gave you then, its substantially less.

 

ohhh lol yah i did call yesterday.... arite no prob... maybe we can talk about some pricing soon

 

Sweet, I feel as though we've saved someone from the dreaded crappy car audio symptom! It's like an intervention!

 

Not a problem. I just didnt know who was calling so I gave a "normal" price.

 

lol not a problem.... that 700 did choke me for a bit i'll tell u that

 

And thats not even retail...

 

$700 is still reasonable for the quality

 

Yes it is.

 

no **** i gess i have to do some research.... question... do u know anything about the memphis amps or no

 

I would say they are SLIGHTLY better than RF, Kicker etc. ( The new RF and Kicker stuff anyway)

I would really suggest getting an Arc from Don. You will be happy that you did.

 

I sell them every once in awhile. Of course DAs,Arcs and and DLS get sold alot more often..