Should I buy a new Sub, Amp or run 4ohms?

[CNB83]

Hi, I currently have a Alpine MRX-110 amp that runs 1130rms as tested @ 2ohms or 650rms @ 4ohms (Not 1ohm stable) and a 12" FI SSD Neo DVC 2ohm 1500rms (Xmax Coil w/ Stiff Suspension) in a 1.0 cu ft sealed enclosure. Should I run the setup at 4ohms or, buy a DVC 4ohm sub to run @ 2ohms or a 1ohm stable amp to run up to the rms. My choices for subs would be between a Sundown or DC (due to FI not making a DVC 4ohm sub). If a sub, which would be a good choice for me (I like low bass). If an amp, what would be a good 1ohm stable amp for my setup. I'm torn. Any help is appreciated. TY

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[BCotrell 10+ year member]

Good full bridge power is too cheap to not to Buy a one ohm stable amp Instead of a new sub.

Amazon.com: Taramps Smart 3 1~2 Ohms 3000 Watts Class D Mono Amplifier: Electronics

Amazon.com: Taramps Smart 3 1~2 Ohms 3000 Watts Class D Mono Amplifier: Electronics

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you can run your current sub at 1 ohm and if you get another one of those subs at some point you can run series parallel at 2 Ohms with the same power output.

if you don’t plan on ever getting an additional sub you can grab an md3k for $230 and save a few bucks

 

[MattinMO]

Sell the alpine and get a 1 ohm stable amp

 

[CNB83]

Thx for the replies. I was pushing more towards a new amp personally. How do u guys feel about Hifonics vs Taramps? This is the first time I heard of the Taramps. They look really good at keeping the rated power though. But I've been reading that the Taramps seem to be more for a total range of frequencies? Will that affect my lows at all?

 

[MattinMO]

No to hifonics, taramps smart 3 or bass series

 

[audiobaun 5,000+ posts]

Hi, I currently have a Alpine MRX-110 amp that runs 1130rms as tested @ 2ohms or 650rms @ 4ohms (Not 1ohm stable) and a 12" FI SSD Neo DVC 2ohm 1500rms (Xmax Coil w/ Stiff Suspension) in a 1.0 cu ft sealed enclosure. Should I run the setup at 4ohms or, buy a DVC 4ohm sub to run @ 2ohms or a 1ohm stable amp to run up to the rms. My choices for subs would be between a Sundown or DC (due to FI not making a DVC 4ohm sub). If a sub, which would be a good choice for me (I like low bass). If an amp, what would be a good 1ohm stable amp for my setup. I'm torn. Any help is appreciated. TY

Id run it off the amp you have now till you get funds to get a 1 ohm stable amp

 

[CNB83]

I purchased the Taramps Smart 3 so that I can run 1 ohm. TY all for your assistance.