Viper Questions

[netherland24 5,000+ posts]

any amp that does that? u think the 2500.1 would be good?

 

[iamamp3pimp 5,000+ posts]

say what you like but the cold hard reality is that the temptation to crank is just too great. i almost always get an amp that is rated higher than the subs ability to take it because you can easily tell when your subs are being overpowered as opposed to overpowering the amp.

I do understand the temptation. Just explain why he wouldnt be tempted to turn it up more if he KNEW that his amp could put out the power cleanly, and the subs MAY be able to take more than what they are rated for?

 

[netherland24 5,000+ posts]

hmm i will prob have it tuned to what it is recommend but i will like to give some burps and all so what amp would work?

 

[bonesninja 5,000+ posts]

I do understand the temptation. Just explain why he wouldnt be tempted to turn it up more if he KNEW that his amp could put out the power cleanly, and the subs MAY be able to take more than what they are rated for?

like i said--there is an obvious audible difference in sound when the subs are being overpowered as compared to an amp being pushed too hard. sometimes clipping can only bee seen with an o-scope where-as overpowering subs is almost always audible.

 

[bonesninja 5,000+ posts]

hmm i will prob have it tuned to what it is recommend but i will like to give some burps and all so what amp would work?

if your in the market for amp to use daily and do occasional burps--the orion 2500 or the big kicker 2500 would be great choices IMHO!!!

EDIT: disregard the kicker 2500-i believe thats only 2 ohm stable.unless the L7"s are dual 2 ohm..

 

[netherland24 5,000+ posts]

yeah it is 2ohm stable.. and is taht viper 2500.1 ok?

 

[bonesninja 5,000+ posts]

yeah it is 2ohm stable.. and is taht viper 2500.1 ok?

only 2 ohm stable as well---does kicker L7's come in dual 2 ohm vc's?

 

[netherland24 5,000+ posts]

only 2 ohm stable as well---does kicker L7's come in dual 2 ohm vc's?

yes it is dual 2 ohm, 2 12's l7, just the amp is the problem with these what i want is SQ with some SPL so just mention some amps unless any of those 2 vipers will do

 

[bonesninja 5,000+ posts]

yes it is dual 2 ohm, 2 12's l7, just the amp is the problem with these what i want is SQ with some SPL so just mention some amps unless any of those 2 vipers will do

the viper 2500 will work great with dual 2 ohm vc's just use a series/parallel connection for a final 2 ohm load and your golden.

 

[netherland24 5,000+ posts]

ok last question would that viper be able to take 3 l7's ? and if not those 2 with that amp it will go through my electrical system? i have 160 stock alternator and gold battery from sears, and big 3 next week or soemthign

 

[bonesninja 5,000+ posts]

ok last question would that viper be able to take 3 l7's ? and if not those 2 with that amp it will go through my electrical system? i have 160 stock alternator and gold battery from sears, and big 3 next week or soemthign

no 3 would yield a 1.33 ohm load or a .33 ohm load and would send viper 2500 into hiding. and i would say 160 amp with big 3 would most likely be enuff.

 

[netherland24 5,000+ posts]

alright thanks for all your help guys

 

[iamamp3pimp 5,000+ posts]

like i said--there is an obvious audible difference in sound when the subs are being overpowered as compared to an amp being pushed too hard. sometimes clipping can only bee seen with an o-scope where-as overpowering subs is almost always audible.

true indeed. and if he cant hear it, then he will smell it.....

 

[TypeRBass 10+ year member]

heh i may be a lil late on this one, but those new series L7 12's....can handle some major power. they can handle a viper 2500.1 each @ 1 ohm for BURPS. i had around 1300-1400 goin to each of my L7 12's for over a year and they still run perfectly fine...but yeh im pickin up 2 viper 2500.1's tonight...one for each L7..