solo x is finally mine!!!

I highly doubt that sony amp is 1 ohm stable....especily bridged. very few multi channel amps are bridgable at 1 ohm.

something like this would push what your amp is claiming to do
http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_14639_Power-Acoustik-BAMF-2000-1D-BAMF2000-1D.html

perosnaly in my experience wiith kickers, espeicly their square models, you dont really need to utalize all their wattage space. i pushed 300 watts into an 800 watt kicker once and it kicked like a ****ing champ.

 

Before going crazy with that solo x be sure to do these things

If the sub is new break it in if the sub is used inspect the coils if it has discoloration and is not red all the way from the top to the bottom it might be about to go. Next thing that sub claims alot but utilizing it is another thing,Two things that sub has a specific installation http://www.kicker.com/sites/default/files/2007 SoloX 10-12 Sub g01 Web.pdf
That link is the pdf for the sub the next thing the wattage this sub handles is based on the box This sub needs a recommend 6 cubes to peak at 2500 watts rms It is a good sub but pay close attention if you start smelling a smell that smells like a burnt vcr turn the volume down let the sub cool and turn your gain down.This sub is great I had the 18 but It would not handle the claimed rms the coils kept stinky so I sold it because I would end up blowing the spair.With my experience this sub is a spl sub and needs alot of baby setting When running this sub make sure your not clipping and abusing it because it will blow quikly and you will by a spare.Definitely this is not a novice sub. Get something that does the rms the sub claims in the manuel for the box its in and go from there.

 

Is this sub dual 1 or dual 2

Thi will make a major difference in the amp you buy.

 

is your sub dual 2 or dual 1

that will tell me what amp to reccommend the db question I'd say in the box and out the trunk no wall 145 but that was on the brink of extinction,Thats a geustimate never miked it.

 

Whats your budget on the amp man? I assume it is a dual 2 sub. Right? Budget is a big factor.

 

Ok, and ya thats what I mean. What are the voice coils. Since you are saying it is 1ohm, I am assuming it is a dual 2

 

the sub is 2500 watts rms

In the proper enclosure so if you build that enclosure I would try this amp if I was on a budget and wanted new
http://www.audioque.com/AQ2200D-Amplifier_p_31.html

 

http://www.caraudiodeals.com/audiopipe-aqx35001-p-2811.html

http://www.caraudiodeals.com/planet-audio-bb24001-p-2770.html

You can prolly find one of these used for around your budget
http://www.crescendoaudio.com/product.php?productid=17515&cat=249&page=1


Used would probably be your best bet since you want a lot of power for a little money. CACO is down still so I will take a look when it comes back up. That sub will take some power though if you are smart.

 

if your budget is only 300 to 400 for an amp in the 3000 to 4000 watt range, what will you do for the wire needed to support an amp that big?

and you know you'll most likely need a battery back there too.


heres what i would do on such a small budget.

http://cgi.ebay.com/AUDIOPIPE-AP180...Amplifiers&hash=item5adafd2a77#ht_3773wt_1141

that leaves you upwards of 200 for wire and a batt. unless you have 4 gauge going to the rear already.

then just a decent batt and some more wire to go from the amp to batt and for the big 3 upgrade.


i have 4 gauge going to my rear batteries and i have no power issues.

i have one nine.1 @ 2 ohms 900 watts and my phoenix gold M44 is putting out somewhere near 300 watts for my front stage.

you could get away with the 1500 watt audiopipe too. i know people who personally have both and they put out rated with good electrical.

they've had them clamped to prove it.

hell if my 12 could handle 3k id buy the 3000 watt amp and a matching 4ch to boot.

 

AUDIO PIPE 3000
http://cgi.ebay.com/AUDIOPIPE-3000W-ONE-CHANNEL-CLASS-D-CAR-AMPLIFIER-/370476418411?pt=Car_Amplifiers&hash=item56421d856b

 

not 1 ohm stable. only 2 ohm mono. it is two 1500's strapped in a large case.

 

That boss

that amp is no where near 5000 watts If that is the loudest you have heard then you never been to a competition you start running 3 to 4 thousand watts rms to that solo x you might not have it to long its 2500 watts rms in the right enclosure. The power that you need to run a amp is determined by the current it pulls most amps in that range are around 200 to 300 amps of current.I have alot of experience with that specific sub and I ran 4k to a 18 so did my buddy with that much power it will become a burp sub no more daily.