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Hey, so this is the first time I've put any aftermarket audio into my ride and I'm looking for some help. I'm putting two of either the Infinity Reference 12s(300w RMS), Kicker CompVR 12s(400w RMS), RF Punch Stage 2 12s(200w RMS), RF Stage 3 12s(500w RMS), or the Alpine Type-R 12s(500w RMS) in the trunk and am looking for a solid, inexpensive amp to power both. I'm currently in college and am wondering what the LEAST expensive option is to power both subs(something that won't explode). Also, after Christmas I would like to get an Alpine Type-X 10" (1000w RMS) for the interior, and was wondering what type of amp I should be looking at for that. Thanks for any help you all can offer.

Here read through this http://www.caraudiocentral.net/forums/showthread.php?t=32 and other threads in the FAQ section.

You will need to have your subs picked out before we can recommend the correct amp. We will need to know the VC configuration, ohms, and RMS wattage of the sub(s) to direct towards the right amp. Aslo what kind of budget are you on. A lot of times you will be better off savinga little longer and getting something of quality then just picking up the cheapest thing you can find.

It's probably going to be the Infinity 12s. So 2 Infinity 12s, they have single 4-ohm voice coils, and are rated at 300w RMS.

I'd like to stay under 300 for the amp budget-wise, if it's possible to pick up a decent amp for that price.

So you will want an amp that will do 600W @ 2ohms. You should be able to find something in that price range. A few that come to my mind right away are the JBL 600.1 and the Kicker 600.1. You should be able to find either of those in your price range I would think. Also you can look into Hifonics, Directed or Orion. These are just the first few that came to mind. I am sure the others will have other suggestions also.

ditto on the JBL although a Kicker will do just as good

Id lean more towards the Alpine subs though

I would pass up then Infinitys, Go with ether the Kicker CVR's or the Type R's. They will give you the best output outta the subs you have mentioned.

Kinda comes down to what you're overall budget is and what type of system your looking for SPL (get loud), SQ (sound quality), or Boom car (good street beat system).
From the sounds of what you're looking for it's the 3rd... am I right?

So here's a couple more options for you:
1) Massive Audio 2-12" RW12's 400wrms and a P800.4 amp 400wrms x 2 @ 2ohm $593 plus shipping
2) Xsite 2-12" 1255's 800wrms and a XAD1K amp 1000wrms x 1 @ 1ohm $583 plus shipping

Okay, so I have the subs nailed down now. I'm changing direction and getting two Kicker CompVR 12s, 400w RMS, and they come in either dual 2-ohm or dual 4-ohm vc. Which would be the better choice, 2-ohm or 4-ohm, running off of one amp and what type of amp am I now looking for? Thank you for all the input and help so far, and yes I'm looking for a boom system.

depends on what you choose for you amp... if u run it in dual 4 it is capable of a load of 8 ohms per sub at a Series or at 2 ohms in a parallel... if you go with a dual 2 its either going to be 1ohm in a paralell or 4 ohms in a series... you have to pick the right amp to go with it