This amp have enough power?

[geowick07 10+ year member]

Hey all! I am looking at upgrading to a 2-sub setup. Will have 2 Kicker CompVR 12". Wired down to 2 ohms each, to this amp. will this be enough power? here are the links for what i will be using:

Subs, x2: http://www.crutchfield.com/S-U8hirh4pouc/cgi-bin/ProdView.asp?g=520&I=2065C12VR4

Amp: http://www.crutchfield.com/S-U8hirh4pouc/cgi-bin/ProdView.asp?g=120&tab=features_and_specs&i=489AP1200#Tab

Any input is appreciated!

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[geowick07 10+ year member]

so how much more we talkin?

 

[Prowler573 5,000+ posts]

Those CVRs are rated for 400w each. I reckon they'll safely take around 500w easy. So a kilowatt worth of amplifier ought to serve pretty well //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/wink.gif.608e3ea05f1a9f98611af0861652f8fb.gif

 

[addisdar 10+ year member]

I would go with something a bit more powerful.

 

[helotaxi 5,000+ posts]

For listening to music at a sane level that amp will be more than enough. Contrary to what many people o this forum would have you believe, you don't HAVE to have on tap every ounce of power that a sub can handle. Wire each sub in series for an 8 ohm load and then wire the subs in parallel for a 4 ohm final load and bridge the amp.

You could for about the same money get a smallish Class D with the same or a little more power that would be more efficient...