Alright so i've caught the Sub bug, And im decided on a MTX 8500 Thunder 12", but as far as an amp, I'm just looking for something relatively cheap that will put 600W RMS into it. Ive been looking at a Power Acoustic And i know it wont be the best, but it has nothing but good reviews, and it fits into my price range. Any opinions on the amp/sub? Also, I'm debating between ported and sealed. I understand that a properly tuned ported box will make it possible to run more power into it, but the individual pros/cons i dont know. Either way, hope for some help, and its appreciated in advance

 

The one power acoustik amp I installed 2 years back went up in smoke. I havent touched another one.

I much prefer the sound of sealed to ported, but it wont be as loud. If your worried about your budget, why not drop down a notch to like a 7500 series if your stuck on mtx. Also, since your an MTX fan on a budget, check fleabay for older Thunder series amps, like the 421D, they usually go for very cheap.

 

Whats your budget?

 

If you are set on that sub and you like that amp, you might consider this http://www.cardomain.com/item/POWA1000DB amp that's about $100 cheaper and buy a Dual 4 ohm VC sub and run it wired to a 2 ohm load and have 800 watts RMS so that you have a bit of headroom. As far as ported or sealed, it's a matter of personal choice. A ported enclosure with a given amount of power tends to increase output slightly over sealed but sealed thends to have a bit better low end extension. Sealed uses a smaller box which leaves you more useable space in your trunk. I generally prefer sealed personally.

 

Alright, sealed sounds like the way to go. I was also considering wiring in series, but i dont really know THAT much about amps. I mean i understand all the specs, and i know how to set them up, but i dont know what brands are good anymore, i havent been trolling audio forums for a couple years... My budget is ~800 dollars, going up to 1000 i suppose. There's about 5 or 6 1000 dollar projects im about to start, and this will probably be the 1st. Thanks for the help so far!

 

For that money you can get a much better amp and if you are going to spend that much, stay the f away from power acoustick. Do it right the first time then forget about it. Even maybe consider this amp

http://www.crutchfield.com/S-BD4nRTE...0&I=500MRDM605

 

1000 is more than enough to spend on the lowend. Theres a member with a HIGH quality setup listed for a eclipse titanium 12 For 150, and a zr1000. Great equipment for the price.
Items for You. If you need to know on something else let me know i still have a minor hookup if you have a pref on something

 

MRDM1005 ALPINE 1000WT V-12 CLASS-D AMP 325.00
MRDM605 ALPINE 600WT CLASS-D MONO AMP 235.00


hell for that price he can get the 1005 and still send me some heinekens

 

Ya but where would he get those from? I don't think they have warranties on the ones you listed right Doug? Or is that a hookup that you have?

 

thats with my wholesale acct from davidmoses in nj.

 

used to have a shop, where it was a used car lot in front, had free run of a 13 car bay, so we got a liscence in va. Mainly focused on rims and kits and stuff, did all of the other work on my other car (Supra tail swap, polishing, install, and fiberglass work) between us. We just have the accts still open with alot of the companies. Dont always get the best deal due to volume no longer being there but it beats the bay

 

Damn man, what else can u get? lol

 

whatcha looking for? Send me a pm i got ya

 

Well damn, if you can get a M1005 for that cheap i'll definately start saving for one. Expect a PM sometime soon lol

 

Profile apms suck ballz. I don't get any POWER and BASS out of mine.

 

Thanks for the unnecessary info. I have had a profile in the past and had no problem with bass response and the treble and bass adjustment really came in handy.

 

My Profile amp sucks??

 

no problem just realize that the models are clearing out so if you wait too long

 

Alright, now another question. Where besides fleabay can i get a PAC adapter? im thinking about just getting a new head unit, seeing as how output to speakers will be better, and itll make sub install a tad easier.... I'll probably get a DEH-3700, because i had a 3500 a couple years ago and it was everything i wanted.... But yeah locating the adapter is a pain.

 

Instead of getting the adapter just get a set of components for the front. Get rid of the rears. Then have at it with a sub and amp.

 

dont have the money for new speakers.... I can afford a new deck and that amp at the moment, i wasnt expecting a rush to get the amp but i can deal for now...

 

get the brand thats in your username

 

Don't listen to this guy.... we all remember his first sytem......

 

THAT was a system? Who knew?

 

:edit... his first ATTEMPTED sytem?... no wait... his FIRST attempt at cooking pasghetti!! FTW!

 

It wasnt an attempt, he did it....


Cook it that is.