What amp should I get for my type R?

[Jakey253 10+ year member]

Thinking about getting a alpine type-R (12in) so I was wondering what type of amp should I get to go with it? A mono 1000 watt?

Thanks!

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[bubbagumper6 5,000+ posts]

1000 watt? That sub is rated at 500...I know they can handle more (I have 2 of them) but 1000 is pushing it.

I've got an underatted memphis amp that will put out more than 500 I could sell you...Or an MTX 800 watt amp. PM me if your interested in either

 

[99grandprixGT 5,000+ posts]

for a single 12 id look for something that puts out 700 ish RMS. a kicker 750 would be perfect i would say.

 

[Jakey253 10+ year member]

But if I got a kicker 750 watt amp, the sub wont get blown or anything would it, if the type r is rated at 500 watts? Sorry, I am completely new to this. :/

 

[99grandprixGT 5,000+ posts]

not if you set the gain correctly. even if you got a 500 watt amp you could blow the sub if you do not set the amp up correctly. are you going to be installing them your self?

 

[Kastlez_ 10+ year member]

if you set the gains on the amp correctly and don't be stupid with the volume.. ya it'll be fine

 

[Jakey253 10+ year member]

Im going to have somebody else install it for me. So just to make it clear; 750 watt kicker amp, 1 12 type r 2ohms ? And how loud is to loud?

Regards

 

[05fronty 5,000+ posts]

Im going to have somebody else install it for me. So just to make it clear; 750 watt kicker amp, 1 12 type r 2ohms ? And how loud is to loud?
Regards

for that kicker amp make sure you get a dual 4 ohm type r

 

[99grandprixGT 5,000+ posts]

if you having someone install it that knows what there doing they should be able to set the amp properly.

 

[bubbagumper6 5,000+ posts]

750 seems reasonable. I had mine running off a kicker 1200.1

Just make sure whoever installs it knows what they're doing...if your there, make sure they set the gains with a multimeter!

 

[Jakey253 10+ year member]

Ok sounds good, but why should I get a 4ohm instead of 2? and wouldn't that mean that I only have 350 watts powered to it at the ohm speed? Should I get a bigger amp then that then?

I hate having to ask so many questions, but everyone starts somewhere

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[99grandprixGT 5,000+ posts]

type Rs are dual voice coil so to use that amp to potential you would want the dual 4 ohm sub and wire it down to 2 ohm.

 

[05fronty 5,000+ posts]

Ok sounds good, but why should I get a 4ohm instead of 2? and wouldn't that mean that I only have 350 watts powered to it at the ohm speed? Should I get a bigger amp then that then?
I hate having to ask so many questions, but everyone starts somewhere

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dual 4 ohm to run amp at a 2 ohm load(for the kicker amp)

 

[Jakey253 10+ year member]

Alright thanks a lot. So that obviously isn't going to damage it and give it some serious bump for a 12'? And I am having my uncle install it for me (hes a mechanic) so what type of install kit should I look for? Or would you recommend a professional installation.