Wrong amp for my sub?!

[Captain_Ahab 5,000+ posts]

I recently just purchased my first system..

I currently have a Kicker 15" L7 Solobaric

and a Kenwood KACX811-D amp.. I am picking up a custom box tomorrow.. This all going into a 95' Chevy Blazer.

Upon reading this forum I discovered that my amp may not be good for my sub since my sub has dual 4-ohm voice coils and my amp is only 1-ohm stable.. From reading the forum it appears I need a 2-ohm stable amp?!

Please tell me what my system will amount too.. If i do need a 2-ohm stable amp, how many watts would be going to my sub as my amp is now?

Also, if a 2-ohm stable amp is needed, any recommendations for amps under $300?

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[iceteebone 5,000+ posts]

what it means is that an amp is able to play down to a 1 ohm load safely. anything above 1 ohm is safe. it just means you'll get less power at 2 ohms then you would at 1 ohm. your fine

 

[Captain_Ahab 5,000+ posts]

Whew!!!! Thanks for the quick reply! I was worried.. Didnt want to have to sell this amp and drop $300 on another one!

Do you think this system would be fairly loud? The box I am getting will be around 5 cubic feet and its ported.. I wouldnt of gotten a ported one if it wouldnt of been for this forum.. I saw the L7s didnt sound too good in a sealed box.. Yall guys have really helped me out a lot.. Thanks!

 

[btmorris972 10+ year member]

you can learn alot here.