Best amp to power my Kenwood subs?

Discussion in 'Car Stereo Amplifiers' started by Carter Blunt, Dec 27, 2009.

  1. Carter Blunt

    Carter Blunt New Member

    I didn't know anything about car audio until a month ago. Thinking of doing an all Kenwood setup now, already ordered the stereo(the MP342U one) and looking to get two of the w3011 subs, but I don't know if I want the amp I'm thinking of. Here are the specs for the subs.

    * 12" subwoofer with 4-ohm voice coil
    * stainless steel-coated polypropylene cone with rubber surround
    * power range: 50-400 watts RMS (1,200 watts peak power)
    * frequency response: 25-800 Hz
    * sensitivity: 90 dB
    * mounting depth: 6-3/4"
    * sealed box volume: 0.8 - 1.75 cu. ft.
    * ported box volume: 1.0 - 2.0 cu. ft.

    There is this one amp that was being sold with two of the w3011s as a package deal, but will it get the best performance out of my subs?

    http://www.amazon.com/Kenwood-KAC-7...?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1261969674&sr=1-15

    I think there are two versions of it. Any suggestions are welcome.
     
  2. jonnyv713

    jonnyv713 The Young Gun of CAT

    whats ure budget?
     
  3. Carter Blunt

    Carter Blunt New Member

    The above setup, including the CD player, subs, amp, kits and installation fees, it's gonna be about $450 total, that's about what I can afford without saving up. The amp is only around $110 on ebay, but I can afford to go higher if it makes a big enough difference... I'm already going about $40 higher just to get a ported box. What kind of kit do I need for installing the subs and amp? Already ran the RCA with the other wire coming off it.
     
  4. Lazy Eye

    Lazy Eye Full Member

    did you buy a box?
     
  5. Carter Blunt

    Carter Blunt New Member

    I've bought everything, now I get to do trial and error.