Which amp should I use for kicker 12inch comp?

[SicAudio 5,000+ posts]

well if its bridged now, your on verge of smoking that sub. the amp will do about 600 bridged. your sub is 150rms so give ir take a max of 300-400.
wrong look at the amp he has noob it pushes maybe 180 rms at 4 ohms....

to run single channel just connect sub positive to amp positive, then sub - to amp -. on channel one or two your choice. set gain accordingly, don't max out the gain, you'll overdrive the amp, and cause it to get hot and go into protect mode until it cools down again. its not really a risk of damaging anything just annoying to have the amp shut off repeatedly. way way way wrong noob....go read the basics next time....turning the gain too high is only an annoyance huh? wow .....

to adjust gain, start @ about 1/4 gain and turn up until it starts to distort and seems like it really isn't getting any louder. do this with radio turned up to the level you feel is as loud as you will be turning it. for example, i turn my radio up about 3/4 and don't go past that, so i set my gain w.radio turned up 3/4 way.

close but not quite.... the correct way is to use a DMM wrong again noob....

also what type of box r u running? sealed, ported. bandpass?

Crunch CRBX12 Bass Packages - Car Subwoofers at Onlinecarstereo.com
thats where your amp came from... part of a diy kit

it is only 375rms at 2 ohms...your sub is 4 ohms... you are getting around 185 rms and thats it... thats why it sounds like crap...your overdriving that tiny amp trying to get volume that it cannot produce..either that or your settings are all wacked out

problem is both amp choices you gave give you 500 rms you only need 250 rms... too much more and you will roast that sub...

PZT500.2

500 Watts 2-Channel Class A/B Car Amplifier

4 ohm 65 watts x 2 chan.

2 ohm 125 watts x 2 chan.

Bridged, 4 ohm 250 watts x 1 chan.

Total max power output: 500 watts

MOSFET PWM power supply

DC, speaker short, thermal, and overload LED power indicators

Tuned Bass EQ (0-12 dB bass boost at 45 Hz)

Slow un-mute turn-on enables a safe soft start

2/1 Channel operation for speakers or subwoofers

Full range RCA line output connections

Adjustable voltage level (0.2-6V)

1 Pair of preamp RCA outputs

Stereo and mono switch

Crossover switch for low-pass filter, high-pass filter, and full

Illuminated Crunch embossed logo on the face of the amplifier

Power and protection LED diagnostic indicator

Adjustments and controls conveniently located on the front of the amplifier

Aluminum alloy heatsink for efficient heat dissipation

Nickel-plated RCA level inputs

Nickel-plated screw terminals

Variable high-pass filter (60-1,200 Hz)

Variable low-pass filter (30-250 Hz)

Frequency response: 10-45,000 Hz

Dimensions: 9-1/2"L x 10"W x 2-3/16"H

http://www.caraudio.com/forums/subwoofers/502417-what-kind-amp-should-i-get-my-12inch-kicker-comp.html
HE HAS AT LEAST 3 OR 4 ALL THE SAME....

I enjoy how you word things sicaudio. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

now you want me to keep going here or you wanna stfu grandam?

 

[SicAudio 5,000+ posts]

the 500.2 put out 65.5 rms? my sub is 150 rms?

Bridged, 4 ohm 250 watts x 1 chan.

you have a 4 ohm sub it will push 250 rms bridged... ignore the 1 channel you are combining both channels. that is what bridging means //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

 

[grandam888 10+ year member]

lol, first off i am not a noob, but i have nothing to prove so think what you want. there nothing wrong with running a 2 channel amp with 1 channel operating.

its funny how you think calling me (or anyone else) a noob changes how your a salesman. also i like how i got to you so bad as shown by posting 3 post in a row like you cannot get what i said off your mind.

he can run what he wants, he came here to get an opinion, and frankly you made yourself look stupid. if you wanna sell stuff go to the classifieds section. and if you would have read my profile you would see i do have a set up. though it nothing capable of"melting HO alternators".

its people like you who makes "noobs" feel stupid and run away from car audio. kind of weird coming from someone who supposedly runs a shop, and most likely does installs for "noobs". i have a feeling that the fact that you own a shop(that's if you do) has made you feel important and you have propped your ego up on it. that's why you slander everybody, makes you feel good.

obviously your not into car audio for a hobby, or its community, but more or less to be cool and or make money doing it. which is your decision, but is a dumb one.

 

[SicAudio 5,000+ posts]

//content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/fyi.gif.9f1f679348da7204ce960cfc74bca8e0.gif I sell to forum members at my cost +shipping...

and while i may have came across strong you entirely missed my whole point...

the guy made 4 dif threads all with similar/same answers from more than just me...

I am in this for the hobby, I make my money in bulk sales to dealers not individuals... read my feedback thread... then think about what you said...

me n the OP had PM exchanges long b4 you popped in misinforming him...so did others..

so again... I am not a "Salesman" as you put it but think what ya want //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif it doesn't change anything at all...

 

[grandam888 10+ year member]

Bridged, 4 ohm 250 watts x 1 chan.

you have a 4 ohm sub it will push 250 rms bridged... ignore the 1 channel you are combining both channels. that is what bridging means //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

hahaha, wrong.

ignoring one channel doesn't automatically route the channels together. the channels are SEPARATE, if you have ever opened and am and understood what was going on you would know this.

so what your saying is if i have a 4 ohm stable bridged amp, and 2 dvc subs series to 8 ohms each then drop it down to parallel for a 4 ohm load, i could just hook it to 1 channel of a 2 Channel amp and get power of BOTH channels on one channel? sound lik BS to me.

Bridging combines the power of both channel, hence why the speakers connect to each of the 2 channels.

i guess you r just a salesman if you don't know this simple stuff. maybe you should apply @ bestbuy. i feel osrry for all the innocent "noobs" who you screwed up their new equipment.

 

[SicAudio 5,000+ posts]

you are combining both channels. that is what bridging means

can ya read?

r+l = bridged...

you need to learn to read dude...

you put words in my mouth... i never said ignore 1 channel and use just the other I said just the opposite... go back and re read all the posts then STFU and GTFO...

 

[Bob Saget]

If at all possible I'd upgrade your sub. The first setup I ever had was a pair of 12'' Kicker Comp subs, & they were horrible. But, if that's what you're gonna use this amplifier would be plenty, no need to waste money on an amplifier with power you don't need.

http://www.woofersetc.com/p-6418-di3001-soundstream-300w-monoblock-class-d-amplifier.aspx

 

[SicAudio 5,000+ posts]

http://www.caraudio.com/forums/amplifiers/206371-general-amplifier-information-consolidated-list-amp-discussion-stickies-more.html

then go read that thread and learn something

then come back and make your own thread and ask about all the stuff you are unclear about.

that amp Bob posted is plenty ( but Bob, he has insisted he will not buy online for some reason.. ) some people right?

 

[grandam888 10+ year member]

Bridged, 4 ohm 250 watts x 1 chan.

you have a 4 ohm sub it will push 250 rms bridged... ignore the 1 channel you are combining both channels. that is what bridging means //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

what does it seem like your saying? i pull from this comment that, by ignoring channel 1, you are combining both channel. thats exactly what it says.

and here you go again with the stfu, gtfo, wtf, etc. pretty childish. i know alot of people like you, i distance myself from them cause their idiots. you seem to not have logical sense, like you think you already know everything, then when you figure out your wrong, you deny it by saying you said it the right way the first time.

it seems since day one you have ***** and moaned about the mods on the forum, and this and that.(yes i read your posts). you talk down to new people(not noobs kind of disrespectful), and cuss everyone out. i kind of wonder why your here in the first place. im not saying i deserve to be here anymore than you, but you seem to hate everything about this forum abd the new people who come across asking questions. if i am not mistaken the core purpose of a forum is to help people fix their problems, just like with any other forum on the whole web.

 

[grandam888 10+ year member]

and also it seems your saying subs are pushing watts, last i checked subs use the power to produce sound, not the other way around.

 

[Bob Saget]

and also it seems your saying subs are pushing watts, last i checked subs use the power to produce sound, not the other way around.

You should shut up now, while you look like an idiot.

 

[grandam888 10+ year member]

Bridged, 4 ohm 250 watts x 1 chan.

you have a 4 ohm sub it will push 250 rms bridged... ignore the 1 channel you are combining both channels. that is what bridging means //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

i read his post, i see sub pushing 250rms. i guess i will get off now because i just discovered i dont need an amp anymore. i can just hook my sub to my other sub and bam 250rms. i wish i knew this before i bought a new amplifier.

 

[SicAudio 5,000+ posts]

You should shut up now, while you look like an idiot.

ty Bob...

I was about to go ape on him lolz

all past sins can be the past //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/fyi.gif.9f1f679348da7204ce960cfc74bca8e0.gif

Grandam you should click the link i posted... you need to read that kiddo.. you have some serious misconceptions about common terminology in regards to the 12volt industry...

 

[Bob Saget]

i read his post, i see sub pushing 250rms. i guess i will get off now because i just discovered i dont need an amp anymore. i can just hook my sub to my other sub and bam 250rms. i wish i knew this before i bought a new amplifier.

250w RMS will fry a 12'' Kicker Comp. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/fyi.gif.9f1f679348da7204ce960cfc74bca8e0.gif

 

[grandam888 10+ year member]

also i love this place, i have seen in this instance and others idiots getting there stupid opinions defended by other idiots. its hilarious. the amount of stupid people on this forum with 20000 posts of nothing is great.