Boat amp (for subs)

[FUN4ME]

Hi guys, been lurking for a while, reading all I can.

Looking to put a system in a boat, using Dayton 15" RSS390HO-4 , they will be in 2 ported boxes wired to 2 Ohms, need 1600 watts rms.

I'll have 2 batteries for the stereo only, and will do the best I can on the "big 3" but most listening will be with the motor off.

I would rather have extra power and turn the gain down, but I don't want to spend crazy money either.

I am looking at the following amps;

Orion XTR 2500.1Dz

PRV AD3500.1

Taramp HD3000-1

The are all $350ish.

What would you use or do you have a different recommendation?

Thanks Erich

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[audiobaun 5,000+ posts]

Id look into getting a Marine amp. Majority of marine amps withstand moisture as regular amps will not/do not and will begin to rust being exposed to moisture and or salt water particles in the humidity, unless you can conceal them properly from exposure. Just my 0.02 cents

 

[audiobaun 5,000+ posts]

The same goes with the speakers. Doesnt take much to have speakers getting damaged from exposed moisture or the sun rays either that will ruin a speaker or sub within a short period of time.

 

[FUN4ME]

Thanks for the reply

Fresh water boat, in California and Arizona.

Electronics and subs will be well protected.

Already have Rockford Fosgate marine speakers that are exposed.

Thanks Again Erich

 

[audiobaun 5,000+ posts]

Id look at the most effeceint amp possible due to the batter bank on tap.Those listed are kinda power hogs in my opinion.Id go with the PRV or Taramps and be a space saver as well.Both have been proven to be great amps from others testing and using,and have been happy so far