Two dual 4 ohm subs, no idea about amp...

[SenateS684 10+ year member]

So yeah, I picked up two 12" re re for my first sound system in my 2000 sunfire. I have no idea what to do for the amp however...The subs are dual 4 ohm, 175w 250max, so i'm probably going to feed each sub 200w. Any idea on a single amplifer that I can use to power both?

I assume I should use wiring option one...?:

rather then:

I want to use 8gauge wire, since I am never going to go above 500w. Any help would be greatly appericated, as I know nothing about what i'm doing...

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[Nikuk 5,000+ posts]

If You use the first option You would have alot more amplifiers to choose from.

Look for an Amplifier that is capable of 400watt RMS @ 1ohm (preferably rated at 12-13volts).

Depending on your box design, I wouldnt suggest 200rms to each woofer.

 

[squeak9798 5,000+ posts]

That is the beauty of DVC subs.....more wiring options //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/biggrin.gif.d71a5d36fcbab170f2364c9f2e3946cb.gif

You can look for an amp that does either 400w @ 1ohm, or an amp that does 400w @ 4ohm. Really opens up your options.

 

[JAZN 5,000+ posts]

budget?

 

[SenateS684 10+ year member]

I could spend up to $250 on the amp, but the cheaper the better (while keeping quality that is).

I am more then likely going to port the subs, why would you suggest against 200 to each? What other options do I have?

I'm going to start looking (again) for some amps, and get back to ya when I find some decent ones. Thanks

 

[Nikuk 5,000+ posts]

That is the beauty of DVC subs.....more wiring options //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/biggrin.gif.d71a5d36fcbab170f2364c9f2e3946cb.gif
You can look for an amp that does either 400w @ 1ohm, or an amp that does 400w @ 4ohm. Really opens up your options.

which is cheaper....

dont be gay.....

i love you're peanut butter cup & spam omelettes.

 

[squeak9798 5,000+ posts]

which is cheaper....

Well, you can find some two-channel amps that will do 400w @ 4ohm for right around $100....I'd say that's pretty cheap //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/tongue.gif.6130eb82179565f6db8d26d6001dcd24.gif

As a matter of fact, THIS AMP would be perfect and shouldn't go for more than $135. Will do well over 300w and is stable into both 4ohm and 2ohm bridged mono //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/thumbsupwink.gif.129404938effda6ad9cca39e7f4b58a3.gif

dont be gay.....

I can't help it, it comes natural //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/frown.gif.a3531fa0534503350665a1e957861287.gif

i love you're peanut butter cup & spam omelettes.

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