Need advice

[Ffej]

Been out of the scene for 20 years. A lot has changed. Need help with an amp selection. Want massive (clean) bass. Low distortion, with high S/N ratio to drive two subs (probably 12's). Amp budget is approximately $500 to $800. Considering the Memphis PRX1500.1 or the JL HD1200/1, or any other suggestion you may have. Thoughts?

Thanks, Jeff

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[disturbed471985 5,000+ posts]

With that budget u got prob 20+ company's to choose from and each company has about 3 amps in line up that would fit ur needs..

 

[Ffej]

Anyone using crossovers, or does the amp take care of that now?

 

[mylows10 5,000+ posts]

All amps have on board crossovers now

 

[Ffej]

Specifically looking for THD

 

[Ffej]

Thanks. Your thoughts on an amp?

 

[The_Quiet_One 10+ year member]

Are you planning on buying new or used? Any other preferences as far as country of origin, size constraints, etc?

 

[iLL Ridge 10+ year member]

crescendo 2k and 2 sa12's ?????

 

[Ffej]

Would consider used. No preference as far as country of manufacture, but I'd prefer to buy from someone is US. No size constraints--vehicle is a SUV. I'd prefer not to have to upgrade my alternator or add additional batteries.

 

[Jeffdachef 5,000+ posts]

Would consider used. No preference as far as country of manufacture, but I'd prefer to buy from someone is US. No size constraints--vehicle is a SUV. I'd prefer not to have to upgrade my alternator or add additional batteries.

you'll still need the big 3 upgrade and a good AGM battery underneath the hood for 1500 watts. I'd go with a JL over memphis any day but buying a JL new is basically taking it in the @ss in terms of price to performance ratio.

 

[dsw1204]

Check out this amp on Craigslist:

Memphis mc1 4000 obo

I don't know this amp, but what little research I found says this amp is a beast in a big way.

Maybe he is willing to ship.

 

[dbjunior 10+ year member]

Check out this amp on Craigslist:
Memphis mc1 4000 obo

I don't know this amp, but what little research I found says this amp is a beast in a big way.

Maybe he is willing to ship.

This is why you should not post. If you dont know anything about the amp don't suggest it. Yes that amp is a beast, will do 4k all day but you will also need a very stout electrical to run it as it is power hungry. For the price great deal. For someone not looking to upgrade there alt it's a poor choice.

 

[dbjunior 10+ year member]

The soundqubed Q1-1200.1 fits the signal to noise spec you are looking for it will also run fine on stock alt. However if you are looking to buy a quality amp get the IA 10.1

 

[dsw1204]

This is why you should not post. If you dont know anything about the amp don't suggest it. Yes that amp is a beast, will do 4k all day but you will also need a very stout electrical to run it as it is power hungry. For the price great deal. For someone not looking to upgrade there alt it's a poor choice.

You are absolutely right about that amp not being the right one. I totally missed the post about not wanting to upgrade his electrical.

 

[LosIsATool 5,000+ posts]

Anything over 80db is fine for S/N. pretty much any decent amp these days. It's not a spec to focus on.

Massive clean bass and low distortion come from the install and tune.

You don't have to pay near that much for 1500 watts.