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Posted: Tue Nov 14, 2006 2:30 pm
by cargodz
OnYrMrk wrote: what is your budget for this 800w amp? BTW, is 800 exactly what you need or would 1000 do or 500 do?
Either way, I wouldn't wire a 4 channel amp to two subs that are dual vc, the gain settings would be hideous.
2 channel or mono for best results...
and Joe brings up the big question... Budget for a new one? That will at least let us know what direction to point you in... and then you can just keep the Kenwood to power some speakers (perfect for that).
Posted: Tue Nov 14, 2006 3:07 pm
by tobler
wow
:happy055: i appreciated ur help
all i need is amp to two sub pioneer (ts-w306c 400 rms dvc)
800 rms rated i think
ps: my budget 150~250 $
Posted: Tue Nov 14, 2006 3:31 pm
by swimmerdude
What you will want to look for is an amp that does 600-800rms at 1ohm(for a mono-block amp) or 600-800rms at 4ohm by a bridged 2-channel amp. You wont be able to hear the 200watt difference between 600 and 800 watts, so just look in that general area. If you have checked out the FAQ about good and bad brands, you can now start looking for amps. You can PM some dealers on here like cargodz who has been helping ya out for some amps in your price range.
Posted: Tue Nov 14, 2006 4:15 pm
by tobler
hey
i'm thinking about 2 channel amp that deliver 2x200w rated rms @ 4 ohm
and hook up two subwoofer each subwoofer in 1 channel (2 coils in one channel operated @2 ohm)
what do u think?
Posted: Tue Nov 14, 2006 4:59 pm
by swimmerdude
tobler wrote:hey
i'm thinking about 2 channel amp that deliver 2x200w rated rms @ 4 ohm
and hook up two subwoofer each subwoofer in 1 channel (2 coils in one channel operated @2 ohm)
what do u think?
Buddy.... that wont work period.
If your subs are the dual 4ohm subs that you say they are, each one can only be wired to 2 or 8ohm. The subs wired together can only be wired to 4 or 1ohm. With that 2x200w @4ohm amp, bridge those 2 channels and wire the subs together at 4ohm. If you are talking about your 4-channel kenwood, you just cant use it unless you use 2 of the 4 channels and seriously under power them subs.
Posted: Tue Nov 14, 2006 5:39 pm
by tobler
no i didn't say that i'll wire them to kenwood
i'm considering 2 buy an new amp with this specification what will u say?
2x200 @4 ohm 2 channel amp & wiring sub 1 on channel 1 and sub 2 on channel 2
for sub
coil =4 ohm
when wiring 2 coils in parallel =2 ohm
so i decided to put 2 coils in channel and another 2 colis in another channel , the amp operate @ 2 ohm at channel 1,2 without bridging
is that will do the job well or not?
p.s: (forget about kenwood) :)
Posted: Tue Nov 14, 2006 6:28 pm
by swimmerdude
do you have the single or dual voice coil pioneers?? because i thought you said you have dual voice coils??
Posted: Tue Nov 14, 2006 6:42 pm
by tobler
yea dual voice coils pioneer w306c
u didn't get ma point
when wiring two coils for 1 sub in parallel so the total impedance equal 2 ohm ok
when wiring in parallel each coil will supply with 200w right?
and hook it up in one channel in amp
same as another sub
so i think i need amplifier 2x200w rated rms stable @ 2 ohm
is that right?
what do u think
Posted: Tue Nov 14, 2006 6:57 pm
by swimmerdude
tobler wrote:yea dual voice coils pioneer w306c
u didn't get ma point
when wiring two coils for 1 sub in parallel so the total impedance equal 2 ohm ok
when wiring in parallel each coil will supply with 200w right?
and hook it up in one channel in amp
same as another sub
so i think i need amplifier 2x200w rated rms stable @ 2 ohm
is that right?
what do u think
yes, that is right now. before, you were saying 200x2 @4ohm, that is why i was questioning it. No biggy man. yea, 2x200 @2ohm is what you need.