I have the sub, need recommendation on amplifier!

[iball1804 10+ year member]

Hey everyone! I'm new here. I've got a single Sony XPLOD 12 inch 1200w (350w RMS) subwoofer that I want to put in my car. I'm looking at the Sound Storm Laboratories F4.400 amplifier. Will this be enough power for my Sony XPLOD subwoofer? If not, what would you recommend?!

Thanks in advance, Jordan

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[kat_black181 10+ year member]

Why would you put one sub on a 4 channel amp??

 

[neo_styles 10+ year member]

That soundstorm won't be near enough power. For that price range, though, I'd take a look at an AudioPipe APSM1300. Should work out well for you.

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[kat_black181 10+ year member]

That soundstorm won't be near enough power. For that price range, though, I'd take a look at an AudioPipe APSM1300. Should work out well for you.
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You're not seriously trolling him are you?.......

 

[BrownVanMan 10+ year member]

is the sub a single 4 ohm voice coil? assuming it is there are TONS of options out there for you. i would search the classifieds here, bet you could snag something for 60 shipped

 

[neo_styles 10+ year member]

You're not seriously trolling him are you?.......

No I don't feel like trolling outside the dome. I'm just trying to help the guy out within his price range. Yes, AP isn't the greatest, but if he's looking at SoundStorm he doesn't have a huge budget. Just trying to match what he needs with what he can afford.

 

[neo_styles 10+ year member]

He could also look at a Boston GT2125. They're 110 on Sonic and will definitely be an improvement over both the AP and SoundStorm...

 

[iball1804 10+ year member]

I'm really not sure. Would it work though? Is the total wattage distributed evenly? Like if I only use one of the channels, are the 400w directed to just that one? And if I only used 2 channels, they'd be rated at 200w a piece?

Sorry for the newbie questions, I honestly am clueless when it comes to this.

 

[iball1804 10+ year member]

And thanks for the recommendations Neo_Styles.

 

[kat_black181 10+ year member]

No I don't feel like trolling outside the dome. I'm just trying to help the guy out within his price range. Yes, AP isn't the greatest, but if he's looking at SoundStorm he doesn't have a huge budget. Just trying to match what he needs with what he can afford.

That amp would blow an XPLOD to smitherines. lol

 

[iball1804 10+ year member]

Here are the stats for the AudioPipe:

BRAND NEW Audiopipe APSM1300 1000 RMS Mono Mini Amplifier

Frequency Response:10-180 Hz

Low Pass Filter:40hz - 180HZ

Subsonic Filter: 5 - 50Hz

1 Ohm Stable

300 x 1 RMS @ 4 Ohms

600 x 1 RMS @ 2 Ohms

1000 x 1 RMS @ 1 Ohms

Dimensions (WxLxH): 6-1/8" x 2" x 12"

What about the 4 Ohms wattage rating?

 

[kat_black181 10+ year member]

Here are the stats for the AudioPipe:
BRAND NEW Audiopipe APSM1300 1000 RMS Mono Mini Amplifier

Frequency Response:10-180 Hz

Low Pass Filter:40hz - 180HZ

Subsonic Filter: 5 - 50Hz

1 Ohm Stable

300 x 1 RMS @ 4 Ohms

600 x 1 RMS @ 2 Ohms

1000 x 1 RMS @ 1 Ohms

Dimensions (WxLxH): 6-1/8" x 2" x 12"

What about the 4 Ohms wattage rating?

That would work. Your sub is 4ohm, correct?

 

[iball1804 10+ year member]

Yes ma'am

 

[kat_black181 10+ year member]

Yes ma'am

You would be good to go, hun!

 

[iball1804 10+ year member]

You think so? What about this --

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