What amp to buy?

03stangblue · 12-09-2006, 02:57 PM

Im getting 2 12"alpine type r's for chrismas and i was wondering what your guys opinion would be on the a good amp to power them that wont be to expensive but still good quality. Any help woud be great. thanks fellas

MattJ · 12-09-2006, 03:22 PM

how much is "too expensive" ?

03stangblue · 12-09-2006, 03:24 PM

lets say under 300

Cheddarbob · 12-09-2006, 03:46 PM

well its all about quality, i would say Rockford Fosgate but they run higher but imo its worth it. but another good Ok brand would be sony but why dont u just get alpine amp yo go w/ ur subs

BUT I SAY GET THE ROCKFORDS

what is the out put of ur sub?

03stangblue · 12-09-2006, 04:27 PM

500 rms - 1500 max

03stangblue · 12-09-2006, 04:40 PM

I heard the Orion 600d mono 1200w amp is a great for the money...has anyone heard anything about it?

SlicK · 12-09-2006, 07:58 PM

Get an Alpine V-power amp. One of the best amps made and it's a little cheaper than RF. RF amps are kick ass too but if you want one that is quality and will power those amps, you're lookin' at more than a V-power will cost. Ebay has pretty much every amp ever made and you can buy it NIB if you want and still pay a hell of a lot cheaper than you will from Best Buy or Circuit City. Get a monoblock and just bridge it. Make sure you divide the RMS wattage running from the amp by 2 since you'll be hooking up 2 amps to it. Also pay attention to how many ohms you'll be running the subs at. A lot of people think they're getting 2x the power they actually are.

White04GT · 12-10-2006, 07:29 AM

Yea I have 2 Rockford Fosgate p3's and a Rockford fosgate 1200 watt mono amp(Birth Cirtificate tested at 1445 watts). Make sure the amp says it is bridgeable and can be wired down to 1 ohm. Your subs will pound. I have my bass on -4 and with the volume at 14 is about the max after that it just rattles too bad.

CCM · 12-10-2006, 07:56 AM

Kenwood KAC-9102D. I had one set up with two 10" Type-Rs and I took them out because it was WAAAY too much. But with two 12" Type-Rs, I kind of have the feeling that's what you're going for.

Also, the Type-Rs are dual voice coil, so wiring them up can get a little confusing. Make sure you run them at the lowest resistance that your amp can handle.

Cheddarbob · 12-10-2006, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by White04GT

Yea I have 2 Rockford Fosgate p3's and a Rockford fosgate 1200 watt mono amp(Birth Cirtificate tested at 1445 watts). Make sure the amp says it is bridgeable and can be wired down to 1 ohm. Your subs will pound. I have my bass on -4 and with the volume at 14 is about the max after that it just rattles too bad.

damm u got the p3, shoot the guy told me that the p3 was competion so i got the p2 but it still kicks ass. i wonder waht the T1's are like?

Cheddarbob · 12-10-2006, 01:38 PM

let me put it this way. subs r the cheep part any will do fine but... the AMP is the most important. Make a good investment and get the rockfords its well worth the money. my amp was 600 bucks and the subs were 40 for 2.

White04GT · 12-10-2006, 03:49 PM

Yea I went with 2 12" p3's..If I remember right I think I payed just a little over 300 for both. my amp was $450 but in stores it sells for double that.

Cheddarbob · 12-10-2006, 07:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by White04GT

Yea I went with 2 12" p3's..If I remember right I think I payed just a little over 300 for both. my amp was $450 but in stores it sells for double that.

well it looks like we paid the same they just priced it diffrently

SlicK · 12-10-2006, 07:44 PM

You want to make sure you get good subs too. The rubber mold that holds the cone to the frame can affect the sound quality a lot. Alpines are infamous for their in-and-out rubber molding which allows the cone to move further in and out to get a deeper and louder tone.

03stangblue · 12-10-2006, 10:12 PM

There a christmas present from my parents so they will never go for the rockford amps. there definatly going to want me to keep it around 250-300 range.

MattJ · 12-10-2006, 10:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SlicK

You want to make sure you get good subs too. The rubber mold that holds the cone to the frame can affect the sound quality a lot. Alpines are infamous for their in-and-out rubber molding which allows the cone to move further in and out to get a deeper and louder tone.

LOL. where do you learn this stuff from? I wont call you out, instead ill just laugh at your statements.

SlicK · 12-11-2006, 03:22 PM

Heard it from my buddy and sounded logical to me.

Cheddarbob · 12-11-2006, 04:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 03stangblue

There a christmas present from my parents so they will never go for the rockford amps. there definatly going to want me to keep it around 250-300 range.

well if you have the money and are willing to pay half it would be great.

12-09-2006, 02:57 PM	#1 (permalink)
03stangblue Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 81	What amp to buy? Im getting 2 12"alpine type r's for chrismas and i was wondering what your guys opinion would be on the a good amp to power them that wont be to expensive but still good quality. Any help woud be great. thanks fellas

12-09-2006, 03:22 PM	#2 (permalink)
MattJ Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Racine, WI Posts: 10,243	how much is "too expensive" ? __________________ 2001 Mustang GT Premium - Mineral Grey

12-09-2006, 03:46 PM	#4 (permalink)
Cheddarbob Haul ass on regular gas Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Diego, CA/ Putney, VT Posts: 2,101	well its all about quality, i would say Rockford Fosgate but they run higher but imo its worth it. but another good Ok brand would be sony but why dont u just get alpine amp yo go w/ ur subs BUT I SAY GET THE ROCKFORDS what is the out put of ur sub? __________________ 2000 V6 mustang, K&N FIPK II, True Dual Flowmaster Super 44's, DiabloSport tuner, 9mm Stang wires, Smoked Headlights, Mach 1 chin spoiler, Mach 1 grille delete, smoked tail light tint,GT rear bumper,12in Rockford Fosgate Sub w/a 600 Watt Rockford Amp, Tinted windows 5% back 35% front. SOLD

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White04GT Procharged Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Kingwood, Tx. Posts: 1,021	Yea I have 2 Rockford Fosgate p3's and a Rockford fosgate 1200 watt mono amp(Birth Cirtificate tested at 1445 watts). Make sure the amp says it is bridgeable and can be wired down to 1 ohm. Your subs will pound. I have my bass on -4 and with the volume at 14 is about the max after that it just rattles too bad. __________________ 2004 White GT just another Procharged GT. 401rwhp/407rwtq 8#'s in hot texas summer heat, built auto transmission.

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CCM Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 1,382	Kenwood KAC-9102D. I had one set up with two 10" Type-Rs and I took them out because it was WAAAY too much. But with two 12" Type-Rs, I kind of have the feeling that's what you're going for. Also, the Type-Rs are dual voice coil, so wiring them up can get a little confusing. Make sure you run them at the lowest resistance that your amp can handle. __________________ 2001 MINERAL GRAY GT (5-speed) H&R SuperSports MM 4-Bolt CC Plates Stoptech SS Brake Lines '03 Cobra Brakes Spec Billet Steel Flywheel Spec Stage 2 Clutch FRPP 4.10s X-Calibrator 2 Full Length Subframes Corbeau Legacy Racing Seats 18" Gunmetal Saleen Rims w/ Nitto 555s

12-09-2006, 03:24 PM	#3 (permalink)
03stangblue Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 81	lets say under 300

12-09-2006, 04:27 PM	#5 (permalink)
03stangblue Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 81	500 rms - 1500 max

12-09-2006, 04:40 PM	#6 (permalink)
03stangblue Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 81	I heard the Orion 600d mono 1200w amp is a great for the money...has anyone heard anything about it?

12-10-2006, 01:38 PM	#11 (permalink)
Cheddarbob Haul ass on regular gas Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Diego, CA/ Putney, VT Posts: 2,101	let me put it this way. subs r the cheep part any will do fine but... the AMP is the most important. Make a good investment and get the rockfords its well worth the money. my amp was 600 bucks and the subs were 40 for 2. __________________ 2000 V6 mustang, K&N FIPK II, True Dual Flowmaster Super 44's, DiabloSport tuner, 9mm Stang wires, Smoked Headlights, Mach 1 chin spoiler, Mach 1 grille delete, smoked tail light tint,GT rear bumper,12in Rockford Fosgate Sub w/a 600 Watt Rockford Amp, Tinted windows 5% back 35% front. SOLD

12-10-2006, 03:49 PM	#12 (permalink)
White04GT Procharged Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Kingwood, Tx. Posts: 1,021	Yea I went with 2 12" p3's..If I remember right I think I payed just a little over 300 for both. my amp was $450 but in stores it sells for double that. __________________ 2004 White GT just another Procharged GT. 401rwhp/407rwtq 8#'s in hot texas summer heat, built auto transmission.

12-10-2006, 10:12 PM	#15 (permalink)
03stangblue Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 81	There a christmas present from my parents so they will never go for the rockford amps. there definatly going to want me to keep it around 250-300 range.

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