Amp choice help

Discussion in 'Car Stereo Amplifiers' started by 92civicproblems, Mar 24, 2010.

  1. 92civicproblems

    92civicproblems Full Member

    I am looking for an amp to power two subwoofers that run at like 350rms and 1300 peak each. I don't care if it's a little underpowered I just don't want it over powered. I don't know which amp to choose so I need your guys help. I know absolutely nothing about amps, brands, etc. Please help me choose the best one. Thanks.

    Choice #1 (xXx)

    Choice #2 (Visonik)

    Choice #3 (RS)

    Choice #4 (Dub)

    Choice #5 (MA)
     
  2. MTX4Life

    MTX4Life Full Member

    Tha MA audio looks about right.. The RMS wattage matches pretty good.. The others seem pretty cheap.. I don't know much about there amps, but the MA audio subs bang pretty good, so the name seems pretty solid. Tha only thing I'd worry about with the MA is it's refurbished... But if it was by someone who know what they're doing, you should be good to go. Maybe ask the seller a little about it? Like what was wrong with it to begin with..
     
  3. pedro quiroga

    pedro quiroga Well-Known Member

    hly shi t ! you really dont know anything about amps do you. those are terrible choices indeed. out of those the MA is the only one i would consider, thats if it was only out of those.

    dude what is the max you can spend?

    seems you want a solid 500 to 700 watt amp.
     
  4. cccullen

    cccullen Full Member

    wow, those are some pretty crappy amps.... x2 on what pedro said but at least you are honest and you didn't go ahead and buy something yet.

    bang for the buck amp would be power acoustik amps. you may wanna take a look at them. Don't know how much you wanna spend but the prices for the power acoustik amps are pretty good and they are solid amps. I've also heard Pedro mention Audiopipe amps, not sure about them cuz i have no experience with them but from what i heard they are pretty good as well.
     
    Last edited: Mar 25, 2010
  5. MTX4Life

    MTX4Life Full Member

    Ha Yeah.. I didn't wanna get up on tha guy sayin they all suck... I jus figured he knew what he wanted to spend and all those were in his price range so I jus made a suggestion on what he asked.. And MA is tha best outta those cheap ass things..
     
  6. cccullen

    cccullen Full Member

    yeah, out of the choices he had, MA was the best. i'm with ya on that.
     
  7. 92civicproblems

    92civicproblems Full Member

    Well I don't wanna spend more than $100 bucks and all those amps say they can put out anywhere from 250-375W RMS to each of my subs (x2 channels). I learned that RMS is really the only wattage that matters so that's the only thing I paid attention to. Idk what I'm doing wrong... do the brands just suck or something?
     
  8. jonnyv713

    jonnyv713 The Young Gun of CAT

    Ya, Its just something you gotta pick up on. Those amps wont push good clean RATED power. They are just junk and you cant expect them to do much. So, $100 for 500 to 750RMS?
     
  9. cccullen

    cccullen Full Member

    Good choice jonny..
     
  10. 92civicproblems

    92civicproblems Full Member

    is that amp 2000max? what's the RMS?
     
  11. jonnyv713

    jonnyv713 The Young Gun of CAT

    800rms bridged at 4 ohms.

    And, thanks CC. my next system is gonna be 1 or 2 AP3K's! woot woot! gonna go stealth in the cutty and big in a blazer or something.

    Back on subject. All I hear about those AudioPipes is good things!
     
  12. 92civicproblems

    92civicproblems Full Member

    I finally ordered it... it took a while to save up but it's on its way. Will be getting it in about a week and will let you guys know how it works out.

    Thanks again.
     
  13. jonnyv713

    jonnyv713 The Young Gun of CAT

    So you went and got the AP? That's awesome man. That amp is gonna be badass. What subs you going with?
     
  14. 92civicproblems

    92civicproblems Full Member

    I still have those same crappy subs... unfortunately.. stuff is expensive. I will be upgrading when I get some more money though. Trust me you will know when I am going to buy subs because I will be making sure I pick the right thing by posting on here lol you guys save me a lot of money and time.
     
  15. jonnyv713

    jonnyv713 The Young Gun of CAT

    Alright, let us know man.
     
  16. 92civicproblems

    92civicproblems Full Member

    WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOA! This AMP Kicks A$$! And it's kicking my trunks A$$! WTF My trunk is like expanding like some kind of balloon! What should I do? My car makes so much noise now it's ridiculous. Good thing it came with a bass knob so I can keep that thing down. Wow it really really really made a difference though. I couldn't figure it out at first then I put the gain up and it freakin exploded my ears I thought I was losing my hearing for a few minutes lol

    Overall... amazing.

    Thanks guys.
     
  17. jonnyv713

    jonnyv713 The Young Gun of CAT

    I'm glad you're happy with it.