Amp Advice

[C3Comm]

Greetings All,

New to the forum, hoping to learn a lot from all the knowledge base here.

I'm helping my son with a system for his Ford F150. He's got most of the equipment purchased, but the amp is the last item on his wish list. I'm looking for some feedback on what would be a good choice for his amp selection. Trying to keep it fairly inexpensive, but then again, not some real cheap garbage.

He purchased a Dual XDM7615 head unit and plans to run (4) Infinity Reference 5832CF's off the head unit. He also has (2) 12" Kenwood W3012 1200W 4 ohm subs. He only wants to run the sub's off the amp so any suggestions would be most appreciated.

Thanks in advance for your help.

C3 - Atlanta, GA

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[mclerico83 5,000+ posts]

ZRS-C65 CADENCE AMP 2400 W CLASS D SUBWOOFER AMPLIFIER - eBay (item 120670839180 end time Feb-10-11 16:04:05 PST)

perfect amp

 

[09civic 5,000+ posts]

What are the rms of the subs?

 

[09civic 5,000+ posts]

Now i know the kenwoods are not 1200 rms each...

 

[C3Comm]

Power range 50-400 watts RMS.

 

[09civic 5,000+ posts]

And how much are you willing to spend on an amp? And does it matter if its new or used?

 

[C3Comm]

Preferably new....$200-$300 range.

 

[Cruzer 10+ year member]

if u wanna spend that much, i highly suggest this amp

AQ1200D Amplifier

will do 870 watts @2ohms (which is what the subs ur son has will wire down to) which is a good match. plus he will have the 1200 watts @1ohm if he wants to upgrade later down the road at some point. the amp comes with a bass knob that has a clipping light which helps beginners set the gains. which is a plus

but u might be able to find a cheaper amp that does 800x1@2ohm but just make sure u check price performance ratio. like a 800x1@2ohm amp might be $200, i say spend $50 and have a future proof amp. if its like $150, go for it!

 

[tdford5 10+ year member]

Hifonics Brutus BRZ1200.1D from sonic electronix 1200 watts at 1 ohm 900 watts at 2ohms these r good amps for the price its $209 with free ship

 

[mclerico83 5,000+ posts]

(-NEW-) MB Quart ONX1.1500D 1500watt x1 Amp W/Bass Knob - eBay (item 200566531033 end time Feb-16-11 12:08:01 PST)

if i was 2 go with a 1 ohm stable amp id get the mb quart its a monster amp, will put out 1000rms at 2ohm , you will be happy.

 

[09civic 5,000+ posts]

Audioque out of the all the reccomendations is your best bet

 

[mclerico83 5,000+ posts]

Audioque out of the all the reccomendations is your best bet

not sure about that, cadence is made in the same warehouse and quality as audioque, the cadence-c5 is designed to run at 2 ohm though for full power

 

[akheathen Premium Member]

i hate to do this to myself, but i need to resist buying this killer deal of old-school american-made goodness......(already have a few in the cabinet).......... it will be perfect, and can be set up differently on better subs if he wants to go bigger in the future.....

http://www.caraudio.com/forums/amplifier-classifieds/503595-soundstream-rubicon-ii-1000-2-%24165-shipped.html

 

[Cruzer 10+ year member]

not sure about that, cadence is made in the same warehouse and quality as audioque, the cadence-c5 is designed to run at 2 ohm though for full power

how do u know that cadence and aq same warehouse, same quality?

 

[bugflipper 10+ year member]

The rubi is the best deal of the suggested. It is the cleanest of the lot. Old school USA made is always better than Korean subcontracted. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif