Help Choosing an Amp!

[bl0ckd 10+ year member]

I have a small list of amps I am considering for my Solo-X (2500rms/5000peak). Dual 2-ohm voice coils, so I'll be wiring it to 1-ohm. Tell me what you would recommend from the following (don't recommend others unless it can be had for $200-250). Thanks!

Kole Audio KX1-4000D [$249.99]

• RMS Power Rating:
  4 ohms: 1200 watts x 1 chan.
  
• 2 ohms: 1700 watts x 1 chan.
  
• 1 ohm: 2200 watts x 1 chan.

[*]Max power output: 4000 watts x 1 chan.


Power Acoustik PS1-4000D [$249.99]

• RMS Power Rating:
  4 ohms: 1200 watts x 1 chan.
  
• 2 ohms: 1700 watts x 1 chan.
  
• 1 ohm: 2200 watts x 1 chan.

[*]Max power output: 4000 watts x 1 chan.


Power Acoustik OV1-4000D [$269.99]

• RMS Power Rating:
  4 ohms: 1200 watts x 1 chan.
  
• 2 ohms: 1700 watts x 1 chan.
  
• 1 ohm: 2200 watts x 1 chan.

[*]Max power output: 4000 watts x 1 chan.


Sound Storm (SSL) CR4000.1 (Class AB) [$210.00]

• RMS Power Rating:
  4 ohms: 1800 watts x 1 chan.
  
• 2 ohms: 2800 watts x 1 chan.

[*]Max power output: 4000 watts x 1 chan.


SPL FX1-4000D [$269.99]

• RMS Power Rating:
  4 ohms: 1200 watts x 1 chan.
  
• 2 ohms: 1700 watts x 1 chan.
  
• 1 ohm: 2200 watts x 1 chan.

[*]Max power output: 4000 watts x 1 chan.

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[endofdays89 5,000+ posts]

do you know how overrated those amps are?

 

[bl0ckd 10+ year member]

do you know how overrated those amps are?

No, I have no idea.. That's why I'm asking.

 

[JKD 10+ year member]

I would DEFINATELY go with a Crunch GP3000D if I were in your shoes...... if you can find one, that is.

Your looking at minimum of 500 bones though. Which is a steal for the power your getting.

Also, look at some of the Hifonics Brutus amps if your looking for something a little cheaper. They make really good power for your dollar.

 

[bl0ckd 10+ year member]

I did see the Hifonics... What model would you recommend?

 

[jaboran 10+ year member]

my question is.. if u have a solo-x that costs at least $500.. why would u only spend half of that to get an amp that will underpower it significantly?

i always try to spend the same amount on an amp as i do on my subs... so if u spent $500 on the sub.. spend $500 on an amp.. bam

dont get something cheap now and regret it in a couple of weeks.. save some $$ now and wait a couple of weeks then try this process over again

 

[bl0ckd 10+ year member]

my question is.. if u have a solo-x that costs at least $500.. why would u only spend half of that to get an amp that will underpower it significantly?
i always try to spend the same amount on an amp as i do on my subs... so if u spent $500 on the sub.. spend $500 on an amp.. bam

dont get something cheap now and regret it in a couple of weeks.. save some $$ now and wait a couple of weeks then try this process over again

I bought it for $150 from a friend. I don't have the kind of money to buy a huge amp.