QuestionQUESTION: I just recently ordered a 12 INCH POWER ACOUSTIK MOFO SUB and shortly going to get another Sub and I am really kinda lost at what type amp to get. The whole Amp thing is really confusing to me and would love some help or ADVICE. I really want it to beat down. i would like to spend $250 max and under
ANSWER: A mono amp would be best.
If you can provide the specs of the sub such as the RMS watts, ohms and number of coils per sub, I can help you further.
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QUESTION: 12"
2400W POWER HANDLING
270-OZ MAGNET
3" BASV/KAPTON
SPL: 90 DB
PORTED BOX: 2.4 CU FT
TUNING: 40HZ
PORT: 3" DIA X 8.75"
DUAL PORT
NON-PRESSED PAPER CONE WITH ALUMINUM
RIB INSERT
DUAL 2? VOICE COIL
DIE-CAST ALUMINUM, BLACK WRINKLE FINISH
WITH DIAMOND CUT
WRINKLE FINISH FRONT
& BACK PLATE
LARGE FOAM-RUBBER SURROUND
1-PIECE EVA GASKET
DUAL CONEX SPIDER, WOVEN TINSEL LEAD THROUGH SPIDER
CHROME SCREW TERMINALS
HYBRID 18-GAUGE VOICE COIL
Answer2400W POWER HANDLING (1000 watts RMS)
DUAL 2? VOICE COIL
I assume 1000 watts RMS dual 2 ohm. If these arn't right, it will affect what amp to get, however......
You'll need a 2000 watt RMS @ 2 ohm mono amp with the subs wired like so - http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j230/sparky3489/PARALLEL-SERIES.jpg
Because the total system power is more than 1000 watts RMS, you will need to:
1. Upgrade the alternator to a high output alternator
2. Upgrade to a heavy duty deep cycle battery
3. Upgrade the "Big 3" - that is to replace (or add to) the power wire between the battery and alternator, the ground from the battery to the chassis and the ground strap from the engine/tranny to the chassis with at least 2 AWG wire.
Failure to do this will result in the early death of the alternator as it will eventually fail.
Here is a guide that will calculate what size alternator and power wires you need http://www.datafilehost.com/download.php?file=6d26c621
You will need Microsoft Excel. If you don't have Excel, use this link http://www.box.net/shared/nkkw1dhk4g
