amp for solo x

[rez0469 10+ year member]

I am looking to buy an amp that will work for the solo x for around $800. I was wondering what people recomend

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[awalbert88 10+ year member]

Erm... There's not a lot that will give you RMS power to that sub for $800. I'm going to assume you only want SPL and don't care about SQ (otherwise, you'd have gotten a different sub). I'd say go for an Earthquake D2 or D3 and upgrade your alternator. That still won't give you 5kw, but it'll be about the most you can get for the money. If you had more to spend, I'd say try to get a pair of Orion XTRPro2400's for that sub and then crank it. But you'd need two good high output alternators for that, as well as an additional battery (preferably more than one).

Btw, what kind of car is this going into?

 

[n0ftInc 10+ year member]

Only $800..? Your going to spend a lot more then that upgrading your electrical.. If it were me, I would hit up eBay and try for some Cheap Orions that come around.. There have been a couple time when I have seen some for under $500 a piece.. ..What car is it going into..?

 

[alove_85 10+ year member]

wheres northfield, MN? I live in Lac qui Parle county, MN. Close to montevideo if you know where that is. I wanna see that sub when you get an amp(s)!

 

[rez0469 10+ year member]

I live about 40 miles south of msp. I may be able to spend abotu $1000 on an amp(s)

 

[paikiah 5,000+ posts]

http://www.poweramp.co.kr/ampsp/amp_15_1.htm

there's your answer. 7200w RMS (under rated, although there's no machine that can clearly verify the numbers that exist, according to zapco with their puny 4KW)

 

[awalbert88 10+ year member]

http://www.poweramp.co.kr/ampsp/amp_15_1.htm

there's your answer. 7200w RMS (under rated, although there's no machine that can clearly verify the numbers that exist, according to zapco with their puny 4KW)

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That's some sick power right there... What's the cost in US dollars for one of those things?

 

[jlaudiow6 10+ year member]

go to ebay and type ORION 1200D 2003 MODEL AMP LOOK AT PIX in the browser. or use this link. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3041012876&category=18797

not sure if this amp has enough power for your but its big and can push a darn lot.

 

[jbl_marshall21 10+ year member]

get dem double 2000 watt legacys hookin ^ and u be strait trippin shittin.

nah seriously ur gonna probably have to stap a couple to it.

 

[paikiah 5,000+ posts]

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That's some sick power right there... What's the cost in US dollars for one of those things?

well, prices aren't really given, but as they say:

"if you have to ask, you can't afford it"

 

[ss3079 5,000+ posts]

I am looking to buy an amp that will work for the solo x for around $800. I was wondering what people recomend

What coil configuration did you get? Dual 1ohm coils or dual 2ohm coils?

If it's dual 2 ... you could strap a pair of Tsunami 1100d's on each coil ... so about 2200+ RMS @ 2ohms/coil. That would cost about $1040.

If it's dual 2 ... you could throw a Tsunami 1800T on each coil ... so 1800+ RMS @ 2ohms/coil. $750.

If it's dual 1 ... you could throw an Orion 2500D on each coil for a mere $1500 //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/rolleyes.gif.c1fef805e9d1464d377451cd5bc18bfb.gif

Be sure to budget in at least $500 worth of electrical upgrades ... battery(ies), alternator(s).

- Steve

 

[jlaudiow6 10+ year member]

What coil configuration did you get? Dual 1ohm coils or dual 2ohm coils?
If it's dual 2 ... you could strap a pair of Tsunami 1100d's on each coil ... so about 2200+ RMS @ 2ohms/coil. That would cost about $1040.

If it's dual 2 ... you could throw a Tsunami 1800T on each coil ... so 1800+ RMS @ 2ohms/coil. $750.

If it's dual 1 ... you could throw an Orion 2500D on each coil for a mere $1500 //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/rolleyes.gif.c1fef805e9d1464d377451cd5bc18bfb.gif

Be sure to budget in at least $500 worth of electrical upgrades ... battery(ies), alternator(s).

- Steve

what if the speakers dual at 1.5 ohm each coil?

 

[ss3079 5,000+ posts]

what if the speakers dual at 1.5 ohm each coil?

One sub with DVC 1.5ohm coils could wire to .75ohm, or 3ohm.

If wiring the coils together isnt an option (because of price of amps for tons of power @ .75 or 3ohm), then get two amps that are 1ohm stable ... but remember, it will put out a little less power at 1.5 ohm.

- Steve

 

[jlaudiow6 10+ year member]

One sub with DVC 1.5ohm coils could wire to .75ohm, or 3ohm.
If wiring the coils together isnt an option (because of price of amps for tons of power @ .75 or 3ohm), then get two amps that are 1ohm stable ... but remember, it will put out a little less power at 1.5 ohm.

- Steve

i'm new at using 2 amps on one speaker. Is it damaging to the speaker? what about the gains how do i have them at the same level. is the option on minimal or max gain to keep it even?

 

[jlaudiow6 10+ year member]

what would you think about running the tsunami 1100 for a .75 ohm speaker (13w7). Will it have problems? Cause Orion kind of shuts off at high bass. will tsunami do the same?