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Old Mar 24, 2005 | 11:14 AM
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Default Almost done, Need amp to drive single 12" sub for under

I ordered the 12" perfect infinity sub, 400W RMS.

I will be building a sealed box for the cubby in the right rear space.


I spoke with Crutchfield and they said I needed a 2 channel amp that I could bridge to drive this single sub with.


They are suggesting a $150 Kenwood amp. Any other ideas or deals out there?
Old Mar 24, 2005 | 11:18 AM
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If you have the Perfect VQ sub, it's 1600watts max......I'd put at least 500 watts on it.......i'd recommend 500-750 watts continuous....
Old Mar 24, 2005 | 11:49 AM
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I think i briefly spoke to you yesterday.


What would you suggest for around $200-$250? Any good deals out there?


Also, about the sealed box in the cubby, any thoughts?
Old Mar 24, 2005 | 12:29 PM
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ummmm.......I don't have any experience with these....but I've heard nothing but good things about Hifonics amps......they're good on the wallet too......

here is an amp that will run 600 watts at 4 ohm.....is your sub single voice coil or dual???
http://www.woofersetc.com/product.asp?0=295&1=296&3=311
Old Mar 24, 2005 | 12:32 PM
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Old Mar 24, 2005 | 12:53 PM
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I have an amp for sale. The Jbl bp1200, its one of the best amps for its price. However I see your only planning to put one subwoofer so this amp may be too strong for what u what. Anyway I'm letting it go for $270 shipped. Its MSRP is $750, check out http://www.carreview.com/pscCar%2CAu...x.aspx#reviews for reviews on it
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Why are you selling? Condition?
Old Mar 24, 2005 | 01:09 PM
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that amp would be perfect for the single sub you have because it will only be running a 4 ohm load....which will make 600 watts....perfect!!!!
Old Mar 24, 2005 | 05:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Simez2003
I have an amp for sale. The Jbl bp1200, its one of the best amps for its price. However I see your only planning to put one subwoofer so this amp may be too strong for what u what. Anyway I'm letting it go for $270 shipped. Its MSRP is $750, check out http://www.carreview.com/pscCar%2CAu...x.aspx#reviews for reviews on it
just keep the gains low and you should be fine. plus this amp will give you room to upgrade
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Use visonik or ma audio amps. I believe they are made by the same company that makes audiobahn and they run very cheap and sound perfect for the one speaker you're using.
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