Amp suggestion

[Racer24x 10+ year member]

I would like to purchase a Memphis Car Audio M3 sub. But i don't which amp i should purchase to go along with it. I will be runnin' only one of these in my car. Any suggestions?

Sub Specs:

Continuous Power Handling: 400 watts

Maximum Power Handling: 800 watts

Sensitivity (2.83 volts): 89.15 dB

Magnet Size: 85 oz.

Mounting Depth: 5.6"

Voice Coil Configuration: Dual 2 ohms

Thanks

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[Prowler573 5,000+ posts]

Since you have a Dual 2 Ohm sub which has 400w continuous power handling (rated) you'll want an amp that outputs between 350w-500w @ either 4 Ohms or 1 Ohm. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

 

[Racer24x 10+ year member]

Ok. Do you have any products in mind? Rockford, JL, Kenwood etc..?

 

[Prowler573 5,000+ posts]

Weeelll.......what kind of budget are we working with here?

It will be both easier and likely less expensive to source that particlular level of wattage at a 4 Ohm load rather than a 1 Ohm load.

Your cheapest out will probably be a two-channel amp running in mono bridged mode. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/fyi.gif.9f1f679348da7204ce960cfc74bca8e0.gif

 

[Racer24x 10+ year member]

My budget is about $500 for the sub and the amp both.