Like i have posted before, i have an alpine v12 mrv-100m powering 1 10inch kicker comp vr. Now, for me to get good bass out of my sub, i have to have the BASS EQ turned ON on the alpine. I have had the amp for 3 years. My gain is probably around the .70 area on the circle. I know the higher you run your gain, the more likely it will wear it down quicker. Am I in the position to start looking for a new amp to power my sub. Obviously it would be a mono amp because its only 1 sub.

thanks

bryan

 

i dont follow

 

Nope, never heard of an amp 'wearing down' in the past. I think that's something reserved for marathoners' and old underwear.

 

uhhh wearing down? I dont think I understand. . As for as "obviously a mono amp for one sub" ?? There is no need for it to be a mono amp. A 2 channel is fine.

 

Amps actually do wear down and start to lose the ability to put out peak power... It is after years of HARD use. I have worn out an old school punch 75 (remember those?).

Anyway, you should go with a mono amp for one sub. The amp will run more effecient since you won't have to bridge it. It is better for the amp...