Install Help: Which Amp to use?

[g5cubed]

Hi guys,

Need some help with configuring an install for my car.

I want to install an Avic-D1 in my car. But, I have two amplifiers, but wanted to use just one - which one do you guys recommend me to use:

Some info about the system:

Avic D1

OEM Speakers (will replace later)

1 Alpine Type R 12" Sub (1500W/500WRMS) http://www.bestbuy.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&sku_id=0926INGFS10098218&catid=20119

The amplifiers:

(1) Fosgate P8002

Info here: http://www.rockfordfosgate.com/products/product_details.asp?cat_id=2&series_id=6&family_id=20&item_id=27698&locale=en_US

(2) Alpine MRP-M500

Info here: http://www.crutchfieldenespanol.com/crutchfield/enes/24/_www_crutchfield_com/S-2kB6pFI81Sl/App/Product/Item/Main.aspx?search=mrp&i=500MRPM500

I just wanted to know which one would you recommend installing - I will just install one, and sell the other.

Also, I currently only have the stuff packed in with the stuff. I understand I need a amplifier wiring kit - but there's so many, which one do you recommend for the above config.

I apologize if the questions seemed stupid, but I'm pretty new with this stuff. Thanks.

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[g5cubed]

I will now open the panel for answers... anyone?

 

[rdaudioman1256 10+ year member]

First off, welcome to caraudio.com! And second, go with the Rockford amp. And bridge it. Go with at least a 4 gauge wiring kit. http://www.woofersetc.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=product.display&Product_ID=4337 - with this - http://www.woofersetc.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=product.display&Product_ID=6309

 

[g5cubed]

First off, welcome to caraudio.com! And second, go with the Rockford amp. And bridge it. Go with at least a 4 gauge wiring kit. http://www.woofersetc.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=product.display&Product_ID=4337 - with this - http://www.woofersetc.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=product.display&Product_ID=6309

Perfect. Thanks!

 

[rdaudioman1256 10+ year member]

No problem.

 

[g5cubed]

One more quick question, do you guys suggest getting a ported or sealed sub enclosure? I was told go ported because it gave it a boomier sound, but would be interested to know your thoughts.