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Old Dec 5, 2007 | 02:00 AM
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I have decided to buy 2 of these subs because there are strong for the price and the airs space is right http://sonicelectronix.com/item_8833...FUBAR-10W.html
but with this amp run them at full power please help me i am a noob at subs
http://sonicelectronix.com/item_6867_Boss+CH700.html
Old Dec 5, 2007 | 02:03 AM
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I would never buy anything that states a "MAX" power.
Old Dec 5, 2007 | 02:13 AM
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That amp is pretty weak...you'll want something with a lot more power
Old Dec 5, 2007 | 02:19 AM
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like what do u have in mind and how should i wire them
Old Dec 5, 2007 | 02:33 AM
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These links should help...there is a lot of info out there about how to decide on a sub/amp combo

http://www.crutchfield.com/learningc...ing_guide.html

http://www.crutchfield.com/learningc...ing_guide.html
Old Dec 5, 2007 | 02:34 AM
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First, Sonicelectronix.com is a very sketchy place to buy equipment. Customer service isn't their strong point, and any warranty issues you may have - well...good luck.

I suggest you stick with a well known brand, with lots of local support. Find a good time to buy them - like the holiday sales.

Secondly, it's not about MAX power ratings for this equipment. This topic has a history of misinformation, but the general rule is to get the RMS values of the speakers and amplifiers in the same ballpark.

Please read: www.bcae1.com for more information...

Since you're in Jacksonville, I suggest you find an Oz Audio dealer, and pick up their Vector series. They're an OUTSTANDING value.

http://ozaudio.com/pages/V700_1.html

http://ozaudio.com/pages/V12_3.html

Cheers!
Old Dec 5, 2007 | 04:36 AM
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i had power acoustik fubars/ with a power acoustik 1440 watt amp...they sounded really good.
Old Dec 5, 2007 | 05:55 AM
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those subs require 600 watts each and the dual 4ohm. so you can wire it to 4 ohm or 1 ohm either way you want a monoblock amp that can doo 1200 watts at 4ohms or 1 ohm but not sure if theres an amp that does both unless its super beefy so eD Nine.1 is a 1200 1 ohm stable amp, pg xenon 1200.1, thos are some off the top of my head
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Old Dec 5, 2007 | 01:02 PM
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dude... dont buy either of them

the amp is rated at 125w rms x 2.

and the subs say they can run 600w rms


what does this mean? your under powerin the subs by ALOT, which isnt good at all

dont buy cheap... "you get what you pay for"
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under powering a sub will not hurt a sub in any shape or form.
Old Dec 5, 2007 | 01:57 PM
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Originally Posted by trialsindude
under powering a sub will not hurt a sub in any shape or form.
correct. im thinking about clipping (which wouldnt happen in this case). my fault scott, i just woke up. forgive me?

http://www.bcae1.com/2ltlpwr.htm
Old Dec 5, 2007 | 02:25 PM
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lol i forgive you my dear!
Old Dec 5, 2007 | 11:45 PM
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what is eD's website
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www.edesignaudio.com
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ficaraudio.com
reaudio.com
Old Dec 6, 2007 | 01:26 AM
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http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_...OV1-2000D.html
will this amp work and do you think its good
Old Dec 6, 2007 | 01:31 AM
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do not buy from sonic electronics. EVER
Old Dec 6, 2007 | 01:35 AM
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ok i ownt buy form them but the amp itself is it good
Old Dec 6, 2007 | 01:36 AM
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meh power acoustik is really not a good amp.
Old Dec 6, 2007 | 01:43 AM
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r the subs good by power akustik



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