Right Mono Amp for Subwoofers?

[760Rey]

i'm looking for the right amp to power 2 Subs

I'm looking at the

Precision Power iON Series i650.1

PrecisionPower | i650.1 - iON - Amplifiers - Products

to power these

Reference 1062w - Infinity US

Im planning on running them on 2ohms wit the amp to get the 650 Rms that being said the subs are 275rms each totaling 550 Rms the rest for headroom.

am i right? its just what i think and I'm a newb at this audio stuff I'm not 100% set on these I'm just on a budget and looking at both they have great reviews. if you have any other suggestions for a decent setup i would highly appreciate your opinion. I'm wanting a clean thump setup that i feel the bass. I'm planning on making my own fiberglass enclosure.

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[mylows10 5,000+ posts]

It will work together. But prolly won't give you what you want. There's better out there to

 

[760Rey]

It will work together. But prolly won't give you what you want. There's better out there to

What would you recommend for a decent setup for what I'm looking? I would say my budget would be 250-300 for amp and sub.. i really appreciate your quick response and hope to hear your opinion on what would be better. Thank you!

 

[mylows10 5,000+ posts]

That's a pretty low budget you might consider a single sub and amp. It might be a bit easier to find in your budget @vertex ; can help you with some used gear

 

[big scott]

what car ??

 

[trumpet 5,000+ posts]

I compared I650.1 to JBL GTO501.EZ. The JBL sounded louder with better deep bass. I didn't make any measurements; it was just a direct swap in my own car.

 

[760Rey]

That's a pretty low budget you might consider a single sub and amp. It might be a bit easier to find in your budget @vertex ; can help you with some used gear

I wouldn't mind buying used as long as it's in good condition.

 

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what car ??

2009 Chevy Malibu

 

[760Rey]

I compared I650.1 to JBL GTO501.EZ. The JBL sounded louder with better deep bass. I didn't make any measurements; it was just a direct swap in my own car.

Never considered JBL wouldn't mind if it's better and reliable

 

[Joebobclark 10+ year member]

Also, those subs are dual 4 ohm coils.... You can't run 2 of them at 2 ohm, properly. Only 1, 4 or 16 ohms (wired series, series/parallel, or parallel respectively).

 

[760Rey]

Also, those subs are dual 4 ohm coils.... You can't run 2 of them at 2 ohm, properly. Only 1, 4 or 16 ohms (wired series, series/parallel, or parallel respectively).

Ohhh ha thanks for pointing it out thought it would work sorry lIke i said im a newb at this ha.. but would 2 of those subs work at 1ohm? Or should I just stick with one sub and an amp?

 

[Joebobclark 10+ year member]

They will work fine at 1 ohm, but not with that PPI Ion amp, as its a 2 ohm minimum (lowest) capable... Would need an amp stable at 1 ohm.

 

[babsuhl81 10+ year member]

You can get those reference subs in single 4 ohm

 

[760Rey]

You can get those reference subs in single 4 ohm

I was looking at that right now on the single 4 ohm subs if i get those instead i would be able to do it at 2 ohms with the ppi amp?

 

[760Rey]

They will work fine at 1 ohm, but not with that PPI Ion amp, as its a 2 ohm minimum (lowest) capable... Would need an amp stable at 1 ohm.

Learned something new thank you for having me learn new things today about car audio i know i have a small budget with the items im looking at

 

[n2audio 5,000+ posts]

The PPI's ok, but I seriously doubt it's 650w, or even close to that really. I'd be surprised if it's 500.

This would give you 500+ Rockford Fosgate R500X1D 500W RMS Prime Series Class D Monoblock Amplifier

As would this: Rockford Fosgate R500X1D 500W RMS Prime Series Class D Monoblock Amplifier

Another worth a look: Cadence Q9000M 2400W Monoblock Q Series Class D Car Amplifier