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First off, I don't trust the people I know personally telling me what to get for an amp because I know they are not good at car audio.
So here's the deal, I have a set of Kenwood KFC-W3009. I have two of them in a box. I however have no clue what amp to get. Someone recommended the Kenwood KAC-8105D which is definitely in my price range (roughly 150-ish).
Would that work with them? The RMS of a single sub was 400 (800 max, whatever that means).
you need an amp that s 1st off a mono block ,and 2nd that will do 800 rms at 2 ohms ,$150 is a small budget for said amp ,unless you buy used ,hit up @audiobaun ; he may have one for you
MB Quart ONX1.1000D - ONYX Class D Monoblock Car Amplifier/Amp
Precision Power PPI BK650.1D (BK6501D) 650W RMS Mono Class D Black Ice Car Amp
Both good amps and will give you needed power at the price you want.
Thanks a lot guys. I was looking at Amazon because I refuse to go to Best Buy and am unsure of the audio places around here. I just don't want to pay an arm and a leg.
Now how high can I go for watts? I read it was something like 25% more than peak. Would I be safe with 1000w @ 2 ohms?
peak pretty much means absolutly nothing. on mainstream brands such as kenwoods, i would stay pretty close to rms
Refurbished Cadence Flash F700 1 Class AB 1600 Watt Mono Block Car Amplifier 613815572411 | eBay
Refurbished Cadence Z5000 Class AB 1500 Watt Competition Monoblock Car Amplifier | eBay
both these are amazing choices and are beign bought direct from cadence themselves. the second one is the better of the 2, there top line and built in the us
you can call them direct on the phone and talk to them great guys
732-370-5400
Care to explain how the second one is better? I'm looking at watts and the first one is 800 and the second is 750.Quote:
Originally Posted by mclerico83
higher wattage doesnt mean better. @mclerico83 probably means better as in cleaner output and more efficient. just a higher qualityQuote:
Originally Posted by Morpheen
I gotcha. I'm totally new to this so I just focus on a number and assume. You guys have been incredibly helpful thus far.
yes the z amp is their top of the line built in the us. 24db crossovers vs 12 iirc on the flash. rms rating a lot of time dont mean anything. the z is the better amp trust me. its the best they make. I think its your best choice direct with warranty
You gotta start somewhere man! i completly understand what you're saying about numbers... for instance the first cadence amp says 1600 watts but in reality only puts out 800 watts rms and thats in a PERFECT setup... i.e. no box rise or voltage drop which will never happen.Quote:
Originally Posted by Morpheen
http://www.caraudio.com/forums/ampli...rz1200-1d.html
check out the hifonics brutus series! puts out rated watts at 2 ohms, which puts you at 900 watts. IMO a great budget amp which puts you right around the 150 mark. i have the hifonics 2100 and honestly couldnt be happier for the money!
Or maybe this one. I'm pretty much going to get the one most recommended.Quote:
Originally Posted by bowhunter
Well my post before this didnt get approved or something but I'm thinking of that Z5000 unless the Kenwood KAC-9105 on Sonicelectronix is a good deal.