What size amp?

brentbarrie · Post by **brentbarrie** » Wed Dec 14, 2005 1:02 am

Hey guys, Im looking into getting this box. I would be getting the 12"

What size amp would I need for these subs?

http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_1999.html#

Would it be better to get one or two? The subs are 600watt each, so does that mean I need a 1200watt amp?

I know Bandpass arent the best but its also ported. Im not looking to spend a ton of money so I might get these. Just doing some research.

Thanks for your help.

Darthness · Post by **Darthness** » Wed Dec 14, 2005 3:57 am

yes.. you'd need a 1200w amp.

but this is funny:

heavy-duty carpeting adds toughness to stylish system

carpet adds touguhness? :)

Bwcad1 · Post by **Bwcad1** » Wed Dec 14, 2005 5:44 am

of course if its heavy duty

is anyone gonna help this poor guy?

JeremyC · Post by **JeremyC** » Wed Dec 14, 2005 6:14 am

That 600 watts each is a max rating. So don't look at that. It says they are 600 watts RMS total, so a JBL 600.1 would do just fine.

or you could go with this.
http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_3490.html

Honestly man, you could do batter for the money. A nice 12 in a ported box with a decent amp would sund way better, get louder, and only run you a little more $$$. But thats up to you.

Bwcad1 · Post by **Bwcad1** » Wed Dec 14, 2005 6:25 am

damn jeremy you were scarin me i thought you were just gonna let him buy that lol. again jeremy is 150% right unless you have you heart set on this come back and let us help you make a lot better system for a little more money... dont but this

Jonathan · Post by **Jonathan** » Wed Dec 14, 2005 6:29 am

I wouldn't really recommend that system, though. 5/8" MDF is crap for a sealed box, much less a bandpass box (Bandpass has more internal pressure than sealed or ported). It may get the job done, but the bandpass configuration, high tuning frequency, and cheap materials are going to make the system sing like a canary (NOT in a good way, in a resonance type of way). The subs aren't great, either. There are plenty of other cheap options that will give you the results you'd want. Try looking at 300W RMS subs like the Image Dynamics ID and IDQ, the JL W3v2s, things like that. Then you can pay less for the amplifier and more for a good subwoofer and box combination.

two4fifteen · Post by **two4fifteen** » Wed Dec 14, 2005 6:30 am

[quote="JeremyC"]
or you could go with this.
http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_3490.html
QUOTE]

that wouldn't even work. it can only be wired for a 2 ohm mono load

Jonathan · Post by **Jonathan** » Wed Dec 14, 2005 6:31 am

Oops, didn't see your posts in time.

two4fifteen · Post by **two4fifteen** » Wed Dec 14, 2005 6:32 am

Jonathan wrote:I wouldn't really recommend that system, though. 5/8" MDF is crap for a sealed box, much less a bandpass box (Bandpass has more internal pressure than sealed or ported). It may get the job done, but the bandpass configuration, high tuning frequency, and cheap materials are going to make the system sing like a canary (NOT in a good way, in a resonance type of way). The subs aren't great, either. There are plenty of other cheap options that will give you the results you'd want. Try looking at 300W RMS subs like the Image Dynamics ID and IDQ, the JL W3v2s, things like that. Then you can pay less for the amplifier and more for a good subwoofer and box combination.

great idea

JeremyC · Post by **JeremyC** » Wed Dec 14, 2005 1:04 pm

two4fifteen wrote:that wouldn't even work. it can only be wired for a 2 ohm mono load

Yeah I see what your saying. I saw 2 ohm mono on the wiring cababilities of the subs, and figured he was good to go.

Either way my real point was in the last sentince. There are tons of other options that will sound better and get louder.