Need Help Wiring Two 4 Ohm subs

[BOOMINGRANDPA 5,000+ posts]

Your thinking dvc.....he said 4 ohm subs.

i was going by diagram he showed with 2 channel amp and dvc subs., i looked amp up and corrected myself but idk if the dvc or not now he'll have to tell us..

 

[LosIsATool 5,000+ posts]

They are both correct... I'll be shot for this by a bunch of members... but this amp was a big seller in the shop I used to work at and pairing it up with dual 12" 4 ohm CVR's wired at 1 ohm was usually how we sold it... it is a cost effective solution but by no means the best...Hifonics HFi1000.1D 1000W RMS Monoblock Class D Car Amplifier Car Audio Amp 613815567738 | eBay

It's not terrible. Overrated a bit and that boost remote. That's death.

 

[shredder1 10+ year member]

i was going by diagram he showed with 2 channel amp and dvc subs., i looked amp up and corrected myself but idk if the dvc or not now he'll have to tell us..

Re-read the thread... he did and you were correct I believe...

 

[BOOMINGRANDPA 5,000+ posts]

They are both correct... I'll be shot for this by a bunch of members... but this amp was a big seller in the shop I used to work at and pairing it up with dual 12" 4 ohm CVR's wired at 1 ohm was usually how we sold it... it is a cost effective solution but by no means the best...Hifonics HFi1000.1D 1000W RMS Monoblock Class D Car Amplifier Car Audio Amp 613815567738 | eBay

it's better than what he's got but $40 more get the ppi p1k..

 

[shredder1 10+ year member]

It's not terrible. Overrated a bit and that boost remote. That's death.

Yeah... you're right... those remote boost controls do it to new guys every time!.. LOL!

 

[TeamWagy]

Okay when I tune the amp I'll be sure that there is no distortion. Also, does anyone have any good cheap recommendations for a mono block budget amp? I'm not looking to blow the bank, but I don't want junk either so a good medium would be nice. I was looking into planet audio, would that be a good choice? Also again thanks so much for your help! Glad to know I can run my existing amplifier for now!!

 

[LosIsATool 5,000+ posts]

Okay when I tune the amp I'll be sure that there is no distortion. Also, does anyone have any good cheap recommendations for a mono block budget amp? I'm not looking to blow the bank, but I don't want junk either so a good medium would be nice. I was looking into planet audio, would that be a good choice? Also again thanks so much for your help! Glad to know I can run my existing amplifier for now!!

Don't look at planet audio

I like the Zapco STs. The 1000 will be good for you.

 

[LosIsATool 5,000+ posts]

There are cheaper but this is as cheap as I would ever go.

Zapco ST-1000XMII 1000 watt Mono Class D Amplifier https://www.amazon.com/dp/B013F2FRNE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_sA-BzbPEH4JWD

 

[TeamWagy]

There are cheaper but this is as cheap as I would ever go. Zapco ST-1000XMII 1000 watt Mono Class D Amplifier https://www.amazon.com/dp/B013F2FRNE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_sA-BzbPEH4JWD

Wow I must be ignorant haha I was looking at the "2000" peak watt rms planet audio stuff, is that overkill? What actual watt rms should I be looking for in an amp? I was thinking 800 since both my subs are 400. Thanks!

 

[shredder1 10+ year member]

Wow I must be ignorant haha I was looking at the "2000" peak watt rms planet audio stuff, is that overkill? What actual watt rms should I be looking for in an amp? I was thinking 800 since both my subs are 400. Thanks!

The whole buyer's experience is about Manufacturers and their ratings anymore... some are accurate some well not so much...LOL!

 

[shredder1 10+ year member]

Yes 800 RMS is fine... even a little more is OK... those subs are actually decent starter subs... they can sound pretty good in a custom box

 

[TeamWagy]

Yes 800 RMS is fine... even a little more is OK... those subs are actually decent starter subs... they can sound pretty good in a custom box

Well I bought them with a ported box for 44 bucks so I would say I made out good haha

 

[LosIsATool 5,000+ posts]

Well I bought them with a ported box for 44 bucks so I would say I made out good haha

Don't trust ratings. Some are way exaggerated. There's no regulation to this. They can say whatever they want. Once you have been doing it a while you will know who you can't trust.

 

[shredder1 10+ year member]

Well I bought them with a ported box for 44 bucks so I would say I made out good haha

That amp Gramps suggested may be a good choice for your budget...

 

[LosIsATool 5,000+ posts]

Well I bought them with a ported box for 44 bucks so I would say I made out good haha

Watch this. This is planet audios parent company. They are the worst liers.