First off, it may be kind of a long post. I just want to make sure I get everything across because I'm just a poor boy and I don't want to go out and buy the wrong stuff!
I'm only just starting to learn about car audio, so sorry if these are dumb questions. Also, didn't really know if I should post this under subwoofers or amps forums, since it's kind of about both.
I plan on getting 2 CVX 12". Possibly I may want 15", but I think the cost of the amp will keep me at 12"
Quick info on subs:
12" : 1500/750W, 2 or 4 DVC
15" : 2000/1000W, 2 or 4 DVC
I was looking at the Kicker zx1500.1 to power two 12"s. The zx2500.1 if I decide to go 15"s. Honestly, I think I'll end up setteling for the 12"
Here is where I'm confused. I don't completely get the whole ohms thing. As far as I can see, it's two four ohm voice coils. You can wire them one way and the total is 8 ohms, another way and the total is 2 ohms. Why would anyone want more ohms? So if the CVX is dual 4 ohms and I wire it in parallel, I have a two ohm speaker, right?
The zx series amps are all rated at 2 ohms. So the zx1500 should give 750W to two 12"s at two ohms... right? Or do I have to figure on 4 ohms, in which case I understand that cuts your amp power in half. So I would need the zx1500 just to power one 4 ohm CVX... //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/crap.gif.7f4dd41e3e9b23fbd170a1ee6f65cecc.gif
I want to make sure I'm not underpowering my subs, but I zx amps get pricey after the 1500. I guess I'm open to other amps, I was just looking at Kicker because that's what I've been using. I have to stay in this price range, though. But more than names, it's all the numbers that I'm lost on so any help there is much appreciated.
Thanks for any help.
P. S.
I thought I knew where I was going with all this, till the guy at the car audio store tried to sell me a $1,400 zx2500.1 and $150 capacitor to power one CVX 15". Was he just trying to get my cash or am I that dumb that I'm way off in figuring the power requirements? //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/confused.gif.e820e0216602db4765798ac39d28caa9.gif
