This a good choice on an amp?

[stay_high 10+ year member]

Alpine mrp-m1000 to power these. Cus i can get this amp for 150 off craigslist. Is that a good deal? I could probably talk him down to 125. Would it be better to wait and save up for a 1200 watt audioque amp? Would 200 watts be a noticeable difference?

Audioque 2 12" Subwoofers

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[XORstatus 10+ year member]

I'm not sure about audioque amps, I'm also not sure about their retail price.

HOWEVER I can tell you that all else equal, paying retail is USUALLY pretty stupid!

I understand if you have a hang-up about warranties. IF you have the ability to test the amp, like really test it's true out put ( and I don't know why you would buy a used sub if you couldn't)

then you really can't go wrong.

I remember way back when I was STUPID I bought my first Memphis 500d from radio active for 400!

Then I sized up and bought my second one used and paid 110.

The used amp lasted longer than the $400 500d.

That's my perspective.

Also 200w after you're already getting 1000w will in most cases be negligabe. DEFINATELY not worth $500 more dollars, or whatever difference the aq amp is.

Think of it this way, how many times can you replace the cost of the alpine amp in respect to retail price of the aq amp.

For example if the AQ costs $600, And you are able to buy the alpine for $125.

Then you can replace the alpine almost 5 times before you would even break even on the initial cost of the AQ.

To me it's a no brainer!

Retail is for suckers!

I HAVE LEARNED MY LESSON!

 

[Why So Cereal? 5,000+ posts]

doesnt the alpine do power at 2 ohms as opposed to the aq which does its at 1 ohm?

 

[its_bacon12 10+ year member]

That's a nice amp that will do a lot of power. If you can get it for $125, I'd pick my subs around that amp.

 

[XORstatus 10+ year member]

OHHH EMMMMM GEEEEE!!!! your Yoda signature is SO FUNNY!

 

[mylows10 5,000+ posts]

doesnt the alpine do power at 2 ohms as opposed to the aq which does its at 1 ohm?

exactly,both are great amps tho

 

[stay_high 10+ year member]

Well what about this amp instead to power the 2 audioque's? specs say 1300 watts at 2 ohms. I found it in perfect condition on craigslist for 200. I can probly talk him down too.

Hifonics BXi2010D 2000W RMS, Brutus BXi Series Class D Monoblock

 

[Kangaroux 5,000+ posts]

Well what about this amp instead to power the 2 audioque's? specs say 1300 watts at 2 ohms. I found it in perfect condition on craigslist for 200. I can probly talk him down too.
Hifonics BXi2010D 2000W RMS, Brutus BXi Series Class D Monoblock

I'd take the MRP over the BXI any day

 

[stay_high 10+ year member]

I'd take the MRP over the BXI any day

Really? Its 300 more watts tho? Also these subs are "dual 4's wired paralled to 2 ohm". SO is that just 2 ohms? So a mono amp like the alpine or hifonics will work right?

 

[LosIsATool 5,000+ posts]

Those BXI are overrated. The Alpine will put out more

 

[XORstatus 10+ year member]

If you're looking for pure power, then you probably couldn't go wrong with an AUDIOPIPE. I have one of their 1500 D which puts out 1500+ RMS and got it brand new shipped with warranty for 142.00.

Its the best price to watt ratio of an amp that actually does rated.

Ive personally never owned any HIFONICS amps, however a buddy of mine LOVES them. From my experience with them, I don't think that their quality is excellent, meaning the components which they use to build their amps, I believe are sub par. AGAIN THIS IS MY OPINION. Further Ive seen one clamped before, i believe it was an 1000D, it struggled to put out 900 ish watts AND THEY WERE DISTORTED watts!!! Meaning that the amp was being pushed beyond it limits.

The alpine is a solid choice, so is the AQ, BUT don't just buy one product because the manufacturer claims their produces more power. You will find that more often than not, for most cheaper brands THE AMP WILL NOT produce the power that the manufacturer claims!!!

And if you have any questions in the meantime, ask them here because the wealth of knowledge available is EXTENSIVE.

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[ItsAJeepThing 10+ year member]

If you are on a strict budget I guess you could go audiopipe however the alpine and audioque are far better choices. They are known to due rated power and will sound better than the audiopipe. I owned an audiopipe 1500 at one point and it got me by but my u.s amps sounds way better in my opinion and is doing very close to rated power on a not so good electrical.

 

[Danometal 10+ year member]

$125 for the Alpine? Grab it.