400w rms amp for 2 comp 12s?

[Dmopar74]

Like the title says or what power should I be looking at?

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[big scott]

do you have the subs???

if not, buy something else.

you can use any amp..

but you have to set your gain right.

 

[Dmopar74]

Yes I have the subs, there the old credence subs that were also sold as kicker comps.

 

[audiobaun 5,000+ posts]

Whats your budget? Wanting a clean used amp, or new..What is the model # on the subs to look up specs for the right ohm operation?Final ohm load to get the most out of them

 

[Dmopar74]

They're single voice coil 4 ohm. I do have a phoenix gold xs2500 amp, but the gain pot is shot but always powered the subs nicely. Perhaps I should fix it. I figured either that or buy a cheaper amp.

 

[audiobaun 5,000+ posts]

You could find a good used Alpine 500 watt mono amp for under 100 bucks that would serve some justice..it may cost you that on the repair of your current amp, up to 130 local,.id get it repaired if possible...thats a decent amp..the Alpine 500 watt mono is a pretty much bullet proof amp for the money,and will serve the subs just fine of 400 rms with a little head room and 2 ohm stable

 

[audiobaun 5,000+ posts]

Alpine Vpower 500 Watt 1 Channel Mint Condition | eBay

decent amp to run those subs just fine with a little bit of head room@2 ohms

 

[Ace87]

Look for the Alpine MRP-M500 on your local craigslist if you didn't yet, great amps and will work forever. I had one hooked up to a 12" type r and it was almost 600 rms @ 2 ohms, which is gonna be what you're looking for. I sold mine on craigslist for $70, and I see them often around my area for not much more, and they're everywhere, most likely you could find one. Good luck!