Amplifier input, I did research

sonso_chi · Post by **sonso_chi** » Sat Apr 15, 2006 2:34 am

This is essentially a 'versus' thread. I am looking for all input. I know that all feedback is subjective, people love their brands, etc.
Nevertheless, any input I can get will truely be helpful.
I am pretty sure I am going to go with two 2 ohm 10" Kicker cvx's (edit DVC) (2 ohm load), 600w each I believe.
Please, all input is useful to me and greatly appreciated...

Considering:
*Kicker KX2500.1...........1250w @4ohms, 2500w @2ohms, can get for....$$600
Phoenix Gold X1200.1..........1200w @1-4 ohms........................................$$425
Soundstream PCA2000D.......2000w@1ohm, 1500w@2ohm, 1000w@4ohm.......$$380
HiFonics BXi2006................1300w@2ohm, 2000w @1ohm...........................$$330
(I included the impedence to give those unfamilar an idea of the 'stability' of these amps or which ones are supposed to be high current, for what it is worth)

*I am trying to avoid running an amp at 1ohm, hence the Kicker 2500 as opposed to the 1250 model. I understand in this case I'd have to get the 4ohm version of the subs. Given the price difference this is probably at the bottom of the list unless many people think all the others suck in comparison.
I'll be putting the subs in a sealed enclosure.

Lastly, I assume all of these ratings are at 14.x volts, the subs will be 1200w combined and I want them to get the juice they deserve. Not entirely sure the PG will do it. My eyes are on the soundstream but I'm guessing it's cheaper (considering those beautiful numbers) for a reason, and I don't have any experience with these amps...
ALL feedback appreciated!

smoker · Post by **smoker** » Sat Apr 15, 2006 3:42 am

well it looks like you are looking at monoblock amplifiers and you have 2 ohm subs...so you either need your power at 4 ohms or 1 ohm.....i would drop the hifonics off the list given those variables and look at the kicker and pg amps.....leaning heavily toward the kicker but hey if you can save a couple bennies id think eal hard about it.....

tomcat · Post by **tomcat** » Sat Apr 15, 2006 4:02 am

They have dual voice coils so two of them can run at a 2 ohm load with a mono amp.

I've been thinking hard about getting a HiFonics amp. You should get that so you can test it for me. :)

smoker · Post by **smoker** » Sat Apr 15, 2006 5:22 am

dual 2 or dual 4? didnt specify dvc so i assumed they were 2 ohm svc...not really up on my kicker stuff

JL Man · Post by **JL Man** » Sat Apr 15, 2006 5:26 am

be sure you get dual 2 ohm subs and not dual 4 so you can get a 2 ohm load. you are still talking about cvx's huh?

sonso_chi · Post by **sonso_chi** » Sat Apr 15, 2006 10:49 am

JL Man wrote:be sure you get dual 2 ohm subs and not dual 4 so you can get a 2 ohm load. you are still talking about cvx's huh?

yep, I'll probably just have to trust the Kicker name n the fact that they are round subs

for the most part their round subs have always been on point

High Society · Post by **High Society** » Sat Apr 15, 2006 9:53 pm

What are the prices on the CVX's anyway? I'm sure you could do better for the money.

sonso_chi · Post by **sonso_chi** » Sun Apr 16, 2006 3:12 am

about $280 for two on ebay...not bad at all for 600w subs...

JL Man · Post by **JL Man** » Sun Apr 16, 2006 3:49 am

yeah they are pretty cheap on ebay, but im sure these guys would be able to find you better for the same price.