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Idq12v3 what is a good amp for this subwoofer
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<blockquote data-quote="zako" data-source="post: 8042384" data-attributes="member: 629735"><p>The P600.2 does not have a remote bass knob, so you can scratch that. If you want a super-efficient setup, you get an amplifier that gives you sufficient power while running with 4ohm impedance. For example, the P1000.1/TN1.1200D can give you about 600watts RMS power if the subwoofer is wired for 4ohm impedance. This will be plenty for IDQ. All amplifiers run more efficiently at higher impedance loads. The P1000.1 will probably give you +85% efficiency at 4ohm. The only downside is that you can certainly get 500-600watts more cheaply if you wire your subwoofer for 2ohm impedance. I also heard that some Alpine mono amplifiers are implemented as a bridged 2-channel amplifier, so they're probably less efficient than comparable amplifier, but still pretty efficient as expected from a Class D amp. The Alpine is good amp, and PPI P1000.1 is better, with a corresponding price premium. Either one will be fine IMHO.</p><p></p><p>More importantly, make sure you run quality power and ground wires to amplifiers. The thicker wire and the shorter wire, the less voltage loss you will get. I'd get a nice 4awg Kolosus flekx wire from Knukonceptz or similar. I also highly recommend to ground the battery to car body with a better than stock wire. 4awg wire would be great. Of course, a full big 3 is even a better idea if you're truly dedicated to get the most out of your car's electrical.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="zako, post: 8042384, member: 629735"] The P600.2 does not have a remote bass knob, so you can scratch that. If you want a super-efficient setup, you get an amplifier that gives you sufficient power while running with 4ohm impedance. For example, the P1000.1/TN1.1200D can give you about 600watts RMS power if the subwoofer is wired for 4ohm impedance. This will be plenty for IDQ. All amplifiers run more efficiently at higher impedance loads. The P1000.1 will probably give you +85% efficiency at 4ohm. The only downside is that you can certainly get 500-600watts more cheaply if you wire your subwoofer for 2ohm impedance. I also heard that some Alpine mono amplifiers are implemented as a bridged 2-channel amplifier, so they're probably less efficient than comparable amplifier, but still pretty efficient as expected from a Class D amp. The Alpine is good amp, and PPI P1000.1 is better, with a corresponding price premium. Either one will be fine IMHO. More importantly, make sure you run quality power and ground wires to amplifiers. The thicker wire and the shorter wire, the less voltage loss you will get. I'd get a nice 4awg Kolosus flekx wire from Knukonceptz or similar. I also highly recommend to ground the battery to car body with a better than stock wire. 4awg wire would be great. Of course, a full big 3 is even a better idea if you're truly dedicated to get the most out of your car's electrical. [/QUOTE]
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