Need help choosing an AMP!!!

[Zackster]

I have two Pioneer TS-W303R 4ohm 250watt RMS 1200watt max subs. I'm currently making a box for them, but I was just going to ask the good people over at car audio forums what amp I should buy for this power range?

 

[mylows10]

An amp around 1000-1200 rms. Budget would help

 

[Zackster]

Preferably under a hundred dollars, but if I can't get a good amp for under 100 I'm willing to pay more

 

[JoshC]

Preferably under a hundred dollars, but if I can't get a good amp for under 100 I'm willing to pay more

100 is really low for a quality amp, 250-350 is what a decent 1200wrms will run you. Soundqubed has a good 1200 for little under 250. Might wanna shop used out of our forums or consider a lower wattage amp. The subs are only asking 500wrms, so maybe 600-800 range.

 

[Austin175]

Preferably under a hundred dollars, but if I can't get a good amp for under 100 I'm willing to pay more

audiopipe 1500

 

[Zackster]

Would it be better to get an expensive 600-800 watt amp rather than a less expensive 1000-1200 watt amp?

 

[JoshC]

Would it be better to get an expensive 600-800 watt amp rather than a less expensive 1000-1200 watt amp?

In my experience if you go cheap you will just buy the better one soon after so get a decent amp the first time. Typically would say go ahead for the 1200 now other wise ull regret it later but a 600-800 watt amp would push the subs you listed plenty. This hobby gets addictive and you find yourself looking to go bigger and bigger almost as soon as you finish your build. So a little bit of head room for future upgrades is always a good idea.

 

[Zackster]

Yeah... my buddy has a Power Acoustik GW312 with a big *** custom ported box that he made. He's running all that with a Hifonics Brutus BRZ1200. Needless to say, I'm inspired lol. I actually have a CRUNCH powerzone pzi 2250 1000 watt max amp and it is terrible... amp goes into protect after about 20min of intense bass and gets VERY hot (I currently have my subs in a pickup truck box that is meant to go behind the seats... I know... I have a 2001 Nissan Pathfinder SE)

 

[JoshC]

Yeah... my buddy has a Power Acoustik GW312 with a big *** custom ported box that he made. He's running all that with a Hifonics Brutus BRZ1200. Needless to say, I'm inspired lol. I actually have a CRUNCH powerzone pzi 2250 1000 watt max amp and it is terrible... amp goes into protect after about 20min of intense bass and gets VERY hot (I currently have my subs in a pickup truck box that is meant to go behind the seats... I know... I have a 2001 Nissan Pathfinder SE)

This is the best you will do, its manufacture referb. Your not going to find a true 1200wrms cheaper then $140. This is a decent amp for sure, i dont think anyone will disagree with me.

Optidrive 1300 Watt Mono Block Digital Competition Class Amplifier OPTI1400D | eBay

 

[Zackster]

This is the best you will do, its manufacture referb. Your not going to find a true 1200wrms cheaper then $140. This is a decent amp for sure, i dont think anyone will disagree with me.
Optidrive 1300 Watt Mono Block Digital Competition Class Amplifier OPTI1400D | eBay

This or this:https://www.amazon.com/AudioPipe-APCL15001D-Power-Class-Amplifier/dp/B00BW54418

 

[JoshC]

This or this:https://www.amazon.com/AudioPipe-APCL15001D-Power-Class-Amplifier/dp/B00BW54418

the optidrive is a much better amp, will someone else chime in with there opinion please?

 

[LosIsATool]

If all you want to do is stomp your buddy that's simple

Get a good 750 and a good 15. Good box= buddies flee market **** will be stomped

 

[Zackster]

If all you want to do is stomp your buddy that's simpleGet a good 750 and a good 15. Good box= buddies flee market **** will be stomped

I don't necessarily want to beat his setup, I just want a good system that will rattle your chest and/or alter your breathing pattern lol (my buddy's accomplishes this very well). I'm fairly certain my pioneers can give me that with a good ported box, and a better amp