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Old Mar 1, 2009 | 06:18 PM
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So im thinking about a single stage 2 enclosed sub (RF P2L-112) power handling: 50-200 watts RMS

Im not sure which amp would be the best.
Maybe: P325.1
# 4 Ohms: 175 watts RMS x 1 chan.
# 2 Ohms: 325 watts RMS x 1 chan.

or P200.2
# 2 Ohms: 100 watts RMS x 2 chan.
# 4 Ohms Bridged: 200 watts RMS x 1 chan.

Im thinking about changing my speakers too.
The problem is that the fronts are components.
I do not have too much money for new components but idk if its a good idea to just splice the 2 way rf speakers in to the factory component system.

Im a daily driver guy, sometimes i use my car more than 5 times a day!
I listen to techno but i dont like VERY loud setups. i like to hear the music too, not just the popping base.
Plus i dont want to spend too much. I dont even want to think about the professional installation price yet. my hair will fall out.
So the speakers are on hold for a bit ( they are not that much.. $120 for 2 pair... plus installation, but still...)
Old Mar 1, 2009 | 06:51 PM
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Thats a tiny sub. Look into eD amps. They are pretty cheap now adays.
Old Mar 1, 2009 | 07:02 PM
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If you're looking for cheap but good balanced sound do:
- a 5 channel amp
- one 10 incher
- a decent 6 channel deck so we're not using highlevel outputs (ew)

Just amp your factory speakers and hook in the sub to the 5th channel. Eclipse makes a decent little amp that'll do this.
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guys... i do not want to buy different things.
i want to stay with rockford... why? i dont know. i had rockford speakers.. love them.. i heard a rockford 12 inch sub it was better than two sony sub.

so i want to stay with that 12 inch sub and a rockford amp. but im not sure which one would be better? the mono or the 2 channel what i listed above.
Old Mar 1, 2009 | 08:09 PM
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That sub is wired for 4 ohm. Buy whichever amp puts out more @ 4 ohms.
Old Mar 1, 2009 | 08:33 PM
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Originally Posted by CSOCSO
i heard a rockford 12 inch sub it was better than two sony sub.
Thats like saying a KIA is better than a Hyundai....you'll get laughed at in both.
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Originally Posted by kileil
That sub is wired for 4 ohm. Buy whichever amp puts out more @ 4 ohms.
at least a helping post.

thx!
Old Mar 1, 2009 | 11:28 PM
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Originally Posted by wazzu_coug
Originally Posted by CSOCSO
i heard a rockford 12 inch sub it was better than two sony sub.
Thats like saying a KIA is better than a Hyundai....you'll get laughed at in both.
no its not like that.. and hyundai is better than kia :D
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how much money are wishing to spend on the amp and how many watts are your currant subs.
Old Mar 1, 2009 | 11:45 PM
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i only have 4 factory speakers.

i want to spend no more than 350 on the sub+amp with shipping.
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this sub is 125

the amp is 95


with shipping is less than 300.. which is really good!
so im thinking to get some speakers too.. plus i have some stupid brand amp which would be better than the headunit ( for the speakers)
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you got a box for the sub already or are going to build one....they areaalso fairly inexpensive at bestbuyfor boxes.
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the sub is enclosed... looks better than any other box what i can buy.
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