Planning a system

[Mario1]

Aight I'm getting 2 15'' Kicker Comps for $150 buy 1 get 1 so I think its a pretty good deal. Now I don't know much about the amps and stuff. 1st system. I'm gonna get a ported box too, any suggestions? So what amp should I get that is gonna power 2 15''s full power. Nothing too expensive. Idk if it matters but its gonna go in a 04' ford explorer. Thanks.

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[Why So Cereal? 5,000+ posts]

look into some hifonics amps...cheap and reliable or even a autotek

 

[Mario1]

Ok but I don't know how many watts I need.

 

[copeman1993]

i wouldnt go with a ported box a sealed box hits harder and i would go with a kicker amp that reaches the rms of the subs

 

[invertedtypeRs 10+ year member]

i wouldnt go with a ported box a sealed box hits harder and i would go with a kicker amp that reaches the rms of the subs

nooo do not go with a sealed espically in an explorer. unless you just want SQ then sure go with sealed but if you want to be heard down the block then go ported for lower bass.

 

[Mario1]

I know I'm getting a ported box. The subs are 4 ohm each. Here's a link - Kicker 10C154 Comp 15" 4-ohm subwoofer at Crutchfield.com

 

[Mario1]

So that amp will push 2 15s to full power? Im wondering cause my cousin has two 12'' inch comps and a 2000w amp? Idk so...500w for 2 15's doesn't sound right.

 

[invertedtypeRs 10+ year member]

you could run a 500w amp but if you want full power out of them then go with a 1000w or higher if you wish.

 

[dbeez 5,000+ posts]

What 2k and.did your cousin use some.put 2k on the amp but do good to reach 250 ems.

 

[dbeez 5,000+ posts]

Oh and the subs are rated 250 rms each so yes that 500 watt amp pushes them to full potential.

 

[dbeez 5,000+ posts]

You will be back looking for something new.in a very short time anyway those are the very bottom line subs out.