Good 500 watt rms amp?

[ARK_SWAMP_RIDER 10+ year member]

I have a pair of JBL subs rated at 250 watts rms each. I am considering switching to a single sub, it will probably be in the same power range. I think my amp went out today, so I may need a new one. I am just curious, what are some good amps that will push 500 watts rms and provide great SQ? Price is everything, I am not sure what a decent amp this size runs so not sure what the budget might be. Thanks.

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[TonyC 10+ year member]

Alpine PDX 600.1

 

[slappinX 10+ year member]

whats the VC on the subs? i have a JL e1400 that does 500 watts @ 2ohm at 14.4v

 

[ARK_SWAMP_RIDER 10+ year member]

Subs I got are 4 ohm DVC, and if I could find a buyer they would be gone for something else. They are great subs, just not what I was looking for. Any other good amps?? I have been using a fosgate 360a2. What do the classes of amps mean?? Thanks.

 

[Ignatowski 5,000+ posts]

Memphis 500D does nice,500W at 2ohms if that suits ya....

You can grab em once in a while on Ebay cheap....and they are very small

 

[grimreper912003 5,000+ posts]

every ones fav...JL 500/1

 

[Imperial GOD 10+ year member]

the 500/1 is ****ing sweet, and you can get it for like $200.

 

[ARK_SWAMP_RIDER 10+ year member]

Are the Kicker amps any good?

 

[vario 10+ year member]

http://www.cadencestore.com/ProductCart/pc/viewPrd.asp?idcategory=128&idproduct=336

I got one of these for a good price on ebay as a factory refurb from cadence.

 

[UCF52 10+ year member]

Are the Kicker amps any good?

The Kicker amps are nice. They put out more than rated power and are pretty solid. You could pick up an 06ZX400.1 and get about 500rms. Plus, the footprint is tiny.

 

[Anniku989 10+ year member]

MA Audio 1889i's put out about 450rms at 4ohm, and a solid 650rms at 2ohm. Just thought I'd throw that out, I had a few and benched them. Can't complain for a

 

[ARK_SWAMP_RIDER 10+ year member]

Is there a benefit of a mono vs a 2 channel? I would like to stay under $200. I am really looking at the Kicker and Alpine amps.

Alpine: http://www.woofersetc.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=product.display&Product_ID=6249

Kicker http://www.woofersetc.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=product.display&Product_ID=3963

Are these under or over rated? I really like the overall look and pricing of the Alpine. Would it be better to get the Kicker since I am considering a Kicker sub in the future? Thanks.

 

[BEAVER.989 10+ year member]

The Alpine has more power for less money, so it seems to be the better buy, but Kicker is usually under-rated.

 

[ARK_SWAMP_RIDER 10+ year member]

I will be running a 4 ohm load to the amp, and the alpine listed above will not work well with that (reduces to 300 watts). I need a good amp that will do 500 watts rms @4 ohms. Any ideas for under $200? Thanks.

 

[morgans432 10+ year member]

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