Amp Suggestion for Alpine SWR-1542D

[Apoc 10+ year member]

I think this is the sub I'm getting to replace my Brahma...what amp should I use to power it with?

Click to read more...

 

[rotciv005 10+ year member]

get an amp that't do 1400-1800 watts.

 

[Apoc 10+ year member]

at 2 ohms you think?

get an amp that't do 1400-1800 watts.

 

[DejaWiz 5,000+ posts]

Get an SWR-1522D and you can get an amp that does 1000-1800w rms at 1 ohm. Might be cheaper than finding an amp that does that kind of power at 2 ohms.

 

[JeepCreepin96 10+ year member]

If you get a Dual 2, look to see if you can find a Directed 2400, it does 1200w rms. I picked mine up for $150 and is a great match for my 15" dual 2 type r.

 

[IgnoreMe 5,000+ posts]

did ya even check the brahma with the dmm?

if your gonna get the alpine, get something that does 1.5k watts.

 

[Apoc 10+ year member]

I don't know where you got the specs but the ones I found for it say it doesn't run at 1 ohm...

If you get a Dual 2, look to see if you can find a Directed 2400, it does 1200w rms. I picked mine up for $150 and is a great match for my 15" dual 2 type r.

 

[Prowler573 5,000+ posts]

What doesn't run at 1 Ohm?

An amp or the 1542 you are considering?

The Dual 4 Ohm version of the 15" Type R (SWR-1542) won't wire to a 1 Ohm nominal load but the Dual 2 Ohm (SWR-1522) will.

Hence the suggestion that you purchase the Dual 2 Ohm version instead as it might be easier to source the power you need at 1 Ohm rather than 2...

 

[Apoc 10+ year member]

read the quote. I was talking about the amp he reccomended.

What doesn't run at 1 Ohm?An amp or the 1542 you are considering?

As for an amp, I'm thinking about hifonics...how's their quality compare? Namely the BXi 1206D or 1606D

 

[TheFiverMan 10+ year member]

bxi series sucks ***...look into a kicker 1250

 

[Apoc 10+ year member]

Good to know they **** but I don't really want to spend over $300 on an amp if I don't have to...

bxi series sucks ***...look into a kicker 1250

 

[MSW Danny 10+ year member]

The bxi amps aren't too bad. the prices of those amps are pretty good for what you're getting

 

[Prowler573 5,000+ posts]

HiFonics' amps are decent for the money.

They have a tendency to be a bit optimistic on their wattage claims but watts vs dollars overall they aren't a terrible investment. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/fyi.gif.9f1f679348da7204ce960cfc74bca8e0.gif

Can better gear be found elsewhere?

Yep.

You'll also pay more for it on most occassions...

 

[JeepCreepin96 10+ year member]

I dont know why i always have people telling me my directed 2400 is not 1 ohm stable. It IS!!

 

[PSturmer 10+ year member]

bxi series sucks ***...look into a kicker 1250

shut up.

the 15'' takes the bxi2006d very nicely.