Over powering Alpine types rs?

[njknittle 10+ year member]

Currently have a M-1000 Amp, at 4 ohms, so thats only 675 Rms x 1 @ 4ohms. The two alpines are rated at 500rms each. So that leaves me with just over 300 watts a sub. I can get a really good deal on a soundstream picasso series which is 1500W @ 1 ohm, so if i wired the subs two ohm id get 750w a sub which is little over powering....is that good for it? and would i notice a sound difference?

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[kraudio12 10+ year member]

The subs will get louder if thats what yuor asking but running them over the rated specs always leds to a chance of blowing the subs

Power handling can all depend on the type of power and the box they are in. If you have **** electrical and a small box your probably gonna blow the subs

but if you have a good electircal and maybe a box thats built to spec youll probably be fine with pushing them a little over the top

Also what is your coils of the subs D2 i also have a pic 1700 for sale if you'd be interested in something a little bigger //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

 

[Sleeklsc 5,000+ posts]

Your alpine puts out 1000rms@2ohm.. What coils are the r's?

 

[njknittle 10+ year member]

Dvc

 

[Sleeklsc 5,000+ posts]

dual 2 or 4 ohm?

 

[kraudio12 10+ year member]

dual 2 or dual 4

if you look on the model number it should say like 1242 or 1222 that will tell us which coil they are

 

[njknittle 10+ year member]

1242

 

[Sleeklsc 5,000+ posts]

I'd get that 1 ohm amp I have roughly 1300rms on my sealed r's and there just fine..All depending on the box of course.

 

[njknittle 10+ year member]

Ive heard stories of guys putting 2000w loads on these subs...How?

 

[Sleeklsc 5,000+ posts]

box....... And just cause they put a 2000rms amp on em doesnt mean there seeing 2000rms..

 

[njknittle 10+ year member]

So you think id be good with a 1500w amp?

 

[Sleeklsc 5,000+ posts]

yes sir...And it will leave you room to upgrade in the future. That is a nice alpine amp though..

 

[njknittle 10+ year member]

Got it for dirt cheap too. Only $200 at BB, it was an open box item. im selling it for 250.