2 AP1500s, what electrical to back it up?

[KTMrida4life 10+ year member]

I just finished my new setup about 2 weeks ago and its been great but I may want to tinker some more. I put in a second battery in my trunk as well.

Right now, Im running 3 D4 SA 8s in a 1.8cuft (after displacements) ported box tuned to 33 hz on a Lanzar OPTI 2000 amp at about 1800W rms. Alt is 150A (stock 90A) and my trunk battery is a C&D 135aH.

My trunk is tiny. I have a spare SA 8 I couldnt fit into my trunk because of the boxes slot port being so long, so I had to resort to using 3, but Im considering building a new box and this time using external ports so I can get a bit lower tuning and get to use all 4 D4 SA 8s.

If I did this, I would probably get a different amp(s) as well. I could sell my Lanzar and get 2 AP1500s for not too much more.. this would give each amp a 1 ohm load and each sub 750W RMS a piece.. not sure if thats too much for a daily driver or not for these subs.... already have at least 600W going to them and they take it great.

So my questions..

1-Would this be worth it? I would gain 50 sq in of cone area and be able to tune a bit lower.

2-Is my electrical sufficient for 2 AP1500s????

3-Are they decent amps? Most say yes, Tony30cl on here tells me that they clip long before making full power. Anyone proven that with an o scope?

4-Will it be louder? I know its hard to say for sure, but for sure the most important thing to me.. I want loud(er). I can only fit 4 8s, or 2 10s, and I already have 4 8s on hand with 3 already in the car.

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[Bettr n' Revrse 5,000+ posts]

Just do it!

 

[lilboom 10+ year member]

.I say more power the better but your amp is .5 ohm stable so you could use it and save some cash while adding the other woofer may actually allow you to run more power due to the ohms..

also id run at least 1 more run of 0 guage and a voltmeter if you dont have 1

 

[KTMrida4life 10+ year member]

Buying a volt meter tonight.. I have one but I dont feel like its accurate because its reading from my cigarette lighter outlet...

 

[CAT MAN 5,000+ posts]

dont do it dude you will regret it . ask anyone that has ever tested one. i used a handheld o-scope and saw what it was aloing with a side by side with the onyx1500....

WD and pro rabbit knows how trash they are. im not the only one

 

[SPLaudio 5,000+ posts]

the ap amps i had 0 issues with and installed aLOT of them...

 

[CAT MAN 5,000+ posts]

the ap amps i had 0 issues with and installed aLOT of them...

oh yea no problems.... but they do not do unclipped rated.

 

[slim2fattycake 10+ year member]

the ap amps i had 0 issues with and installed aLOT of them...

x2. OP, run it and keep track of voltage drops. upgrade if needed.

 

[dragonrage 10+ year member]

No idea about that particular amp (I personally would never run such a brand) but as for your electrical, just give it a try and upgrade as necessary. It sounds borderline to me.