What amp for this sub

[3G_Clips_RS 10+ year member]

OK, 4 questions for you crazy professionals:

1) Which amplifier should i get for a pair of Alpine 12" Type R's?

Specs can be found at http://www.alpine-usa.com/

2) Also, there are 2 types of Alpine 12" Type R's, which is better, the SWR-1222D or the SWR-1242D

Click This link for the SWR-1222D:

http://iweb.alpine-usa.com/pls/admn/item_info?p_item_name=SWR-1222D&p_category=70&p_subcategory=150&p_main=10

And Click this link for the SWR-1242D

http://iweb.alpine-usa.com/pls/admn/item_info?p_item_name=SWR-1242D&p_category=70&p_subcategory=150&p_main=10

3) Also, I would prefer an Alpine Amp (so the system matches) and if any of you know how the BEST way to wire this would be, i'd appreciate that info as well. I have never worked with dual voice coil, only single.

4) And lastly, what kind of box would be best suited for these? (There going in a 2002 Mits Eclipse RS's Trunk)

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[XtrmAudioCncpts 10+ year member]

i would say 2 dual 4ohms then you can wire them all parallel and get them down to 1 ohm run a 1 ohm stable amp that will put out about 1000-1200 wrms

 

[Chevyaudio 5,000+ posts]

well ok for the type R's you want to run at least 500 watts apiece for them so that only leaves the alpine MRD-M1005 and being that all alpine amps are only 2 ohm stable you want the SWR-1222D And wire them like this

The second way

http://www.rockfordfosgate.com/rftech/wiringwizard.asp?WoofQty=2+woofers&WoofImp=Dual+Voice+Coil+-+2+ohms+x+2&image.x=3&image.y=9

 

[3G_Clips_RS 10+ year member]

awesome thanks everyone, what box do you all think i should use?

 

[3G_Clips_RS 10+ year member]

Bump, and i have a question (and please correct me if im wrong, im new to the world of car audio)

The MDR-M1005 is a 1000Wx1 amp right? at 2 Ohms?

http://iweb.alpine-usa.com/pls/admn/item_info?p_item_name=MRD-M1005&p_category=40&p_subcategory=140&p_main=10

SO, if i put ONE of them to a PAIR of the Alpine 12" Type R's SWR-1222D It would only power each to 500W right? and they'd be both at 2Ohms stable? they RMS at 500W, can't i put a little more power to them? their max is 1500W...

http://iweb.alpine-usa.com/pls/admn/item_info?p_item_name=SWR-1222D&p_category=70&p_subcategory=150&p_main=10

 

[SBLAZER]

whats ya budget for an amp? we can start from here

 

[3G_Clips_RS 10+ year member]

hmm idk... list me some prices... no budget, just time to get money lol...

 

[denim 5,000+ posts]

Orion 600D from HCCAfan

 

[HCCAfan]

cheaper on ebay than from me //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/frown.gif.a3531fa0534503350665a1e957861287.gif

 

[denim 5,000+ posts]

1200D from HCCAfan

 

[HCCAfan]

lol.

 

[3G_Clips_RS 10+ year member]

sorry guys, i have no idea what your talking about, what would that power my subs to? (Alpine TypeR 2 or 4 Ohms there are 2 types). By the way denim awesome dog, is that a schnauzzer?

 

[bikejunkie223 10+ year member]

Bump, and i have a question (and please correct me if im wrong, im new to the world of car audio)The MDR-M1005 is a 1000Wx1 amp right? at 2 Ohms?

http://iweb.alpine-usa.com/pls/admn/item_info?p_item_name=MRD-M1005&p_category=40&p_subcategory=140&p_main=10

SO, if i put ONE of them to a PAIR of the Alpine 12" Type R's SWR-1222D It would only power each to 500W right? and they'd be both at 2Ohms stable? they RMS at 500W, can't i put a little more power to them? their max is 1500W...

http://iweb.alpine-usa.com/pls/admn/item_info?p_item_name=SWR-1222D&p_category=70&p_subcategory=150&p_main=10

In a parallel circuit, all loads see the same wattage, so both subs see the same wattage, it is not divided, or "used up" by the subs. The downside to all the loads seeing the same voltage/wattage is the reduced resistance in the circuit (2ohms or 1ohm instead of 4 ohm or 8ohm) In a series circuit wattage is divided in the circuit by the resistance of the loads in the circuit. This is also known as voltage drop. Hope that helps

 

[3G_Clips_RS 10+ year member]

yes actually it did, thanks, i now know a bit more about my newest and favorite hobby.