trying to find the best amp for my subs

[ogpayne]

hey guys, sorry if this is the wrong area - but i'm looking for the best amp to get for my current subs. i'm new to car audio and i got the MTX Terminator 12s, pre installed in a box. they have a peak of 800w at 2 ohms and max of 1200 watts. so does this mean i should get an amp that does 400-600w rms x 2 at 2 ohms? and would a class D be the best for my setup? i was told it was the most efficient. thanks guys.

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[BOOMINGRANDPA 5,000+ posts]

yeah u need a mono amp not sure if that box is wired at 2 ohm (meaning probably both subs are 4 ohm svc which make final 2ohm) doubt that 800 is rms idk, look around amazon at the rockford 500 &750 they both do 100 or more watts rms that they rated at.. but if your box is just 2 ohm u will have to concentrate on amps that do say 5-800rms at 2 ohm (same problem i have) u have to pay for more powerful amp and not use all the power.. looked them up yep u need amp that does 600 to 1k rms at 2 ohms.. subs do say 400rms each..

 

[Papermaker85 5,000+ posts]

Return it save some cash get something decent.

 

[BOOMINGRANDPA 5,000+ posts]

yeah u need a mono amp not sure if that box is wired at 2 ohm (meaning probably both subs are 4 ohm svc which make final 2ohm) doubt that 800 is rms idk, look around amazon at the rockford 500 &750 they both do 100 or more watts rms that they rated at.. but if your box is just 2 ohm u will have to concentrate on amps that do say 5-800rms at 2 ohm (same problem i have) u have to pay for more powerful amp and not use all the power.. looked them up yep u need amp that does 600 to 1k rms at 2 ohms.. subs do say 400rms each..

he ain't wrong they not great subs get the rf 500.1 amazon $120 best u will get cheap and it's nice amp and someday u can get better single sub in ported box and that amp will do great on it..

 

[Boomin_tahoe 5,000+ posts]

Those MTX Terminators don't handle much power...rms. Peak power is BS. That's only "burst" power, for like a second or two. Don't pay any attention to that. I would guess those Terminators are 200rms each, combined 400 rms watts.

They're entry level subs at best.