Another vs. thread

[wokeupquick 10+ year member]

I now have everything I need, except for an amp (sold it after I bought it because I realized I would need more power regardless).

I've done some research, and it seems to be a Hifonics vs. Sundown vs. Audioque for what I'm interested in doing. I am on a budget, and would prefer to spend under 300. I have 2 Alpine Type R's, the 2 ohm version. I have been looking at the following amps to be wired at 2 ohms:

BXi1608D

AQ1200D

SAZ1500D

The R's RMS at 500. Any people with EXPERIENCE that can comment to a greater depth on which amp I should get? Seems like the AQ would underpower my subs.

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[trappin859 10+ year member]

From what I've heard, the Hifonics amps don't do rated power, they are overrated by a couple hundred watts.

Between the AQ and Sundown, if you're really budget conscious, yet still want a great performing amp, I'd go with the AQ2200D for $389. You're spending less, and getting more wattage than if you went with sundown. Not to mention the fact that your subs will get a couple hundred watts more than RMS, which is good since they can handle way more than 500W.

 

[wokeupquick 10+ year member]

Ehhh... I can't do $389. I'm seriously considering the AQ1200D at this point, however.

What do you think about AQ1200D vs. BXi1608D? Is the BXi that seriously overrated that the AQ will get me more power?

 

[wokeupquick 10+ year member]

Oh, and what about the Kicker ZX1000.1?

 

[MikeATL 10+ year member]

If you have two 2 ohm subs wouldn't you either be wiring the amp to either 1 or 4 ohm, not 2 ohm as you stated? Definitely want to take that into consideration //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/biggrin.gif.d71a5d36fcbab170f2364c9f2e3946cb.gif

 

[bass-aholic 10+ year member]

If you have two 2 ohm subs wouldn't you either be wiring the amp to either 1 or 4 ohm, not 2 ohm as you stated? Definitely want to take that into consideration //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/biggrin.gif.d71a5d36fcbab170f2364c9f2e3946cb.gif

how does two d2 subs wire to 1 or 4?

P.s Go with th sundown!

 

[mepratt1234@cha 10+ year member]

You kinda bought the wrong subs for the 1608D. If you wanted to use that one you should have gone with the 4 ohm version. That way you could wire them to a 4 and 1 ohm load. At 1 ohm the 1608D will give you about 1200-1300 RMS. The R's would like that, but since they are 2 ohm subs you don't have that option.

Your options are to wire them at 2 ohms or .5 ohms. There aren't that many "cheap" amps that will give you the power you want in the price range you want.

I would look into the Kicker though.

 

[MikeATL 10+ year member]

Good point - I was thinking an end load of 2ohms each or d4's. I'd vote Sundown as well.

 

[benchambers80]

sundown duh.

 

[wokeupquick 10+ year member]

Wouldn't I get more wattage from the Kicker at 2 ohms, though?

 

[MikeATL 10+ year member]

I think the Kicker is 1100 @2ohm vs. the Sundown's 950 or so. I'd still go Sundown to give you flexibility down the road, but the Kicker seems to be a solid amp especially for what you can get them for online new.

That being said I wouldn't stress out too hard over 150 watts - you won't be able to hear a difference all other things being equal. If you have the choice of a Sundown in your budget I wouldn't hesitate a bit.