Any suggestions for a car amplifier?

Question

i was going to put 2 kicker L7's in my truck, they're the older version, i assume 2005-06 models powered by an alpine 1000 watt amp on sale secondhand for $400. but i found 2 brand new 2008 models for $400 online at cartronixplus.com, i'd rather get those but i have no idea what amp i could use to push them. i know i could use the kicker ZX2500.1 but that's well beyond my price range. can anyone suggest an amp that would work out?

Answer 1

I assume you are refering to Solo-Baric 12" L7s with 750w RMS power handling capacity.  

For these subs I would get a strong 2 channel amplifer (assuming there are 2 inputs, 1 for each sub).  Alternatively you can get 2 mono's to power each separately but this would require 2 RCAs rather than 1.  However, to make use of the full potential of the subs you would want to give at least 500w RMS each and a 2 channel with at least 500w RMS x 2 is very hard to come across - so maybe 2 mono's will be easier to source.  

I would go with JBL, Pioneer or Alpine - all quality brands (although the last is considerably more expensive).  Remember that you should get a good amp for those subs - buying an underpowered one will waste the potential of the kickers.