Need help to find the right amplifier for my Subwoofer

[jdawson8155]

Hey I just got a Fusion PF-SW120D2 12" Dual 2 Ohm Voice Coil Subwoofer which is 400w Rated Power and 1600w peak power. Im not to sure on how big of an amp i will need to power the subwoofer any help would be good cheers.

Fusion PF-SW120D2 12” Dual 2 Ohm Voice Coil Subwoofer

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[spokey9]

CT-700.1D // 700 Watts RMS Monoblock Car Audio Amplifier

The CT Sounds CT-700.1D is a compact 700-watt class d monoblock car subwoofer amplifier. The 1-ohm stable monoblock amplifier features a Low Pass Filter (LPF), Subsonic Filter, and Bass Boost so you can get the exact sound you are looking for out of your amplifier.

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That should work great...the guybi sold my old subs bought the 2k version and it sound clean without breaking the bank...but anything that'll give you a legit 400-700 watts would get it moving...

You putting it in a sealed or ported box? Sealed will take more power than ported but ported will give more volume (provided you set gains and subsonic correctly)

 

[hispls 5,000+ posts]

a legit 400-700 watts

I would be nervous exceeding the 400W "rated" power on something like what OP posted.

Bear in mind he is in Australia and probably doesn't have access to most of the stuff we have here.

 

[dragon.breath 10+ year member]

Basically you need 400 watts rms at either a 4 ohm load or at a 1 ohm load. Hard to say much beyond that without knowing what brands are available to you and your budget.

 

[jdawson8155]

I was looking at this amp https://www.elite-electronics.com.a...NotgyWE1BFxGwilRioj1Nta-j9m3nzKMaAi2TEALw_wcB

And I bought this ported box https://automotivesuperstore.com.au...r8u26wWrg3z3c9VxWoP7UCuyYxjpY3ZEaAtb6EALw_wcB

Also what gauge wire should I need to wire everything up

 

[spokey9]

Don't buy boss...they are extremely over rated on power and just cheap quality amps all around...there's plenty of good amps around that price range...

 

[jdawson8155]

Don't buy boss...they are extremely over rated on power and just cheap quality amps all around...there's plenty of good amps around that price range...

Do you have any suggestions for what I should use

 

[some dude]

This amp would fit the bill for sure.

Pioneer GM-D8701 1600W Class-D Mono Amplifier w/ Bass Boost Remote

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Wire your sub to the amp at 2 ohms. You will get 500 watts (when you really really crank it up) which will be plenty of power for your sub.

 

[dragon.breath 10+ year member]

The sub he linked to has dual 2 ohm coils. He can’t wire it at 2 ohms.

 

[spokey9]

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They ship free worldwide...and has plenty of power for your sub...and better than a boss...wire your sub to 4 ohm and you're good...

 

[jdawson8155]

https://www.elite-electronics.com.a...ck/Sound_Storm_Labs_EVO1500.1_1500W_Amplifier I’ve had a look at this amp it seems pretty good

 

[dragon.breath 10+ year member]

That is even worse than the Boss junk. You would need to wire your subwoofer at 4 ohms with that amplifier.

 

[jdawson8155]

Yeah I’ll have a look at some more what gauge wire should I be looking at getting

 

[audiobaun 5,000+ posts]

I wouldnt spend many funds on an amplifier for that sub.. Id prob look at a Harmony 400.1. Should be enough power for that sub without breaking the Bank. May even look on Facebook and find a decent 500-600 RMS mono block

Harmony Audio HA-A400.1 Car Stereo Class D Amp Mono 800 Watt Subwoofer Amplifier - 1 Ohm Stable - Includes Bass...

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[hispls 5,000+ posts]

https://www.elite-electronics.com.a...ck/Sound_Storm_Labs_EVO1500.1_1500W_Amplifier I’ve had a look at this amp it seems pretty good

Also extremely low quality as is Boss and Soundstream.

You've rather shot yourself in the foot buying a dual 2 ohm sub because most of the 300-500W type amplifiers on the market are meant to make power into 2 ohms (your sub can only do 1 or 4).

IMO best bet I saw on that site would be to buy the JBL 600.1 or whatever (about 350 aussie-bux) and run it at 4 ohm for now and you could run it at 2 ohm later if you bought a second one of those subs if you need/want more output. Kenwood, Kicker, Pioneer should also be reliable and available in your country but will likely be at similar price points to the JBL.