Quick question about subwoofers and amps... - Page 2

lazybum · 07-25-2008, 03:52 PM

Alright, and that's the end to my questions. Thanks alot.

blustreak · 07-25-2008, 04:30 PM

If you go with that last amp you posted and wire you subs at 1 ohm, make sure your gain is down. That amp should not have nay problems pushing those subs if you wire it correctly.

Try having a friend at the back of your car and you sitting in the driver's seat. Turn your volume up to almost as loud as you'd really ever listen to it. If you go with that amp you'll have a remote bass control so turn that baby up 100%. Then slowly or in multiple steps have your friend turn the gain up from zero. Once you reach a point where it sounds good to you and no distortion occurs, leave the gain alone. Then you'll be able to turn your bass control to max without worrying about anything giving you problems.

skater · 07-25-2008, 06:03 PM

I don't know about that specific amp, but I have quite a bit of Kenwood stuff, including an amp, and it has all been great for me.

lazybum · 07-26-2008, 01:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blustreak

If you go with that last amp you posted and wire you subs at 1 ohm, make sure your gain is down. That amp should not have nay problems pushing those subs if you wire it correctly.

Try having a friend at the back of your car and you sitting in the driver's seat. Turn your volume up to almost as loud as you'd really ever listen to it. If you go with that amp you'll have a remote bass control so turn that baby up 100%. Then slowly or in multiple steps have your friend turn the gain up from zero. Once you reach a point where it sounds good to you and no distortion occurs, leave the gain alone. Then you'll be able to turn your bass control to max without worrying about anything giving you problems.

Do you really think that amp would push those subs without blowing them? They're 800 watts peak, remember. (that is if they were wired at 1 ohm)

lazybum · 07-26-2008, 01:35 AM

Now that I've really started shopping around, i'm debating between that one i posted before and this one

Power Acoustik OV2-2200 (ov22200), Car Amplifiers, 2-Channel Amps - Sonic Electronix

I just want to make sure it's not gonna overheat.

blustreak · 07-26-2008, 07:29 PM

I'd wire them to 1 ohm and leave the gain down but it's really up to you. The last two amps you posted should push the subs just fine but if you get the last one you won't be running them at 1 ohm.

lazybum · 07-27-2008, 12:52 AM

Right, i'd be running at 4 ohms bridged. Thanks for all the help guys.

07-25-2008, 03:52 PM	#11 (permalink)
lazybum NECO Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 45	Re: Quick question about subwoofers and amps... Alright, and that's the end to my questions. Thanks alot.

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blustreak Audiobahn Abuser Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: ATL Posts: 1,873 Images: 5	Re: Quick question about subwoofers and amps... If you go with that last amp you posted and wire you subs at 1 ohm, make sure your gain is down. That amp should not have nay problems pushing those subs if you wire it correctly. Try having a friend at the back of your car and you sitting in the driver's seat. Turn your volume up to almost as loud as you'd really ever listen to it. If you go with that amp you'll have a remote bass control so turn that baby up 100%. Then slowly or in multiple steps have your friend turn the gain up from zero. Once you reach a point where it sounds good to you and no distortion occurs, leave the gain alone. Then you'll be able to turn your bass control to max without worrying about anything giving you problems. __________________ WTB: Vortech Spec MSDS Headers : Front Adjustable Koni's : Good condition Stock MTX Shift knobs : 3 gauge Pillar pod : 4 gauge Airbag pod FS: New WeaponR Headers & Y : COP set : Walbro 255lph fuel pump : Cougar S CF Hood : 2 Pillar gauge pod - LSB : Razzi High Rise Spoiler - Silver : 19" Icon W64's w/ Toyo Proxie4's : Misc 3L Parts : +more just ask if I have it cougardb Like to travel?

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lazybum NECO Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 45	Re: Quick question about subwoofers and amps... Now that I've really started shopping around, i'm debating between that one i posted before and this one Power Acoustik OV2-2200 (ov22200), Car Amplifiers, 2-Channel Amps - Sonic Electronix I just want to make sure it's not gonna overheat.

07-26-2008, 07:29 PM	#16 (permalink)
blustreak Audiobahn Abuser Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: ATL Posts: 1,873 Images: 5	Re: Quick question about subwoofers and amps... I'd wire them to 1 ohm and leave the gain down but it's really up to you. The last two amps you posted should push the subs just fine but if you get the last one you won't be running them at 1 ohm. __________________ WTB: Vortech Spec MSDS Headers : Front Adjustable Koni's : Good condition Stock MTX Shift knobs : 3 gauge Pillar pod : 4 gauge Airbag pod FS: New WeaponR Headers & Y : COP set : Walbro 255lph fuel pump : Cougar S CF Hood : 2 Pillar gauge pod - LSB : Razzi High Rise Spoiler - Silver : 19" Icon W64's w/ Toyo Proxie4's : Misc 3L Parts : +more just ask if I have it cougardb Like to travel?

07-27-2008, 12:52 AM	#17 (permalink)
lazybum NECO Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 45	Re: Quick question about subwoofers and amps... Right, i'd be running at 4 ohms bridged. Thanks for all the help guys.

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