Audio Systems: what kind of amp do i need?, sony xm, speaker amplifier

Question
i am looking at putting subs im my car and i have 2 12inch sony exploids and i dont know what watt amp i should use?
thanks

Answer
This question is much too vague to really be specific on answering it.

Hifonics? High $$
Autotek?  High $$
Maby a Sony XM 2252hx?

You will find posts like this in many audiophile forums:
"forget sony, sony's car audio stuff is complete junk."

I have no idea what your expectations are SPL-wise and accuracy-wise (or how much money you have to spend), but setup correctly, most any brand can do suprisingly well for the novice.
The key is 'setup correctly'.
This includes the 12v power supply, box design and integrity, proper line level gain settings and speaker/amplifier used.

Making a system last a long time is one of my main goals when designing.
Sonic accuracy is another one.

I would not buy a 700.00 amp to drive them, but I would hesitate at using a Jensen/Sony also (that is, if I had a choice).

You might fill in a few of these blanks and re-submit the question. I can then give you a more specific suggestion.


JM