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As previously mentioned, 3/4 ways sound terrible… I bought 4 RF Power Series 3 way 6.5”s, expected good sound from $350 in speakers but even the best model coaxials sound harsh. Since then I have strictly used components or pro audio drivers… As for the Kickers, I’m not sure what the model was...

I ran a Bass 5k at .5ohm for months. Although the Bass 3k/5k don’t do rated power, they do fine at .5ohm after rise.

Most quality amps are not "budget" though. You know the old saying, you get what you pay for. There are a few low cost amps out there that are of good quality but are far and few between. I have owned an array of different amps and in my experiences, as long as you are not clipping the **** out...

Good choice. You can never go wrong with DC

And right there, you are stating that as a FACT! YOUR opinion is that CT amps are smoke machines, this is NOT a fact. I have owned one, lasted nearly a year at .5 ohm before I sold it. Audiopipes may not always do rated, no argument there but not everyone can afford a DD or a $700 amp. That is...

Thats just it though, the suggestions I make are just that, suggestions.... from opinion. The OP is obviously not trying to build something for major SPL so wouldn't a DD or a Crescendo kind of be overkill? I agree with you there, Maxxsonics are very hit and miss. I have a HF BRZ1700.1D and it...

I would start off with the HDS315, as it's a better sub and you could always add another down the road. What amp will you be running?

Lmao.... people can't wait to bash other people on this **** forum, no wonder I usually stick with SMD forums! WTF are YOU smoking? Can you honestly say that CT, DD and DC don't make good amps???? Not everyone is an audiophile so yes, an Audipipe 1000D would be just fine for this application...

That was going to be my next question, does the amp have to have the ability to indicate clipping to begin with. Guess you answered that for me lol..... I think it's time for a new amp! Thanks for the help guys!

So any Maxxsonics product, Hifonics, Crunch, Autotek, MBQuart, all the same knob? I know they look the same, just different color, etc. The Hifonics Mt. Olympus amp has a clip indicator, one of them should work, right?

Lol, I kind of deciphered what you typed and I'm not comparing anything. I have seen the way professionals do it and they do not run subs and mids off the same amp. It's common sense..... His original questions were if he should run two amps and what kind of amps are good. I told him what I...

alright... *sigh*. Thanks though!

Perfectly said^ If you want to be loud, it takes some work and there is a lot more involved than you probably think. Save what jeffdachef wrote and use it as a guideline.....

He asked for an opinion on what amp he should run, I gave him mine. Your self proclaimed opinion is worth no more than anyone elses and I could care less what brand he uses, just a suggestion. No different than you raving on how JL rocks and he should run mids and highs off the same amp. Every...

No experience with CT amps but I do know the Digital Designs clip indicators are dead on. I set my gains to the exact voltage as my head unit preout, eared out the distortion and used an O-scope app for my iPhone (probably not accurate). So I doubt I am clipping but knowing the damage that can...