Help with amps?What kind and how much?

Question

These are the subs im getting for my car.

http://www.onlinecarstereo.com/CarAudio/ProductDetail.aspx?ProductID=17682

TWO12's-2400 watts

what kind of amplifier do i need?Whats the difference between a mono amo,2 channel amp,or multi amp?I really need help with amps and what specs i need for my subs.all advice is very much appreciated,thanks

Answer 1

sub specs=

Sensitivity: 89 dB

RMS Power Range : 400 Watts

Peak Power Handling: 1200 Watts

Impedance: Dual 4 Ohm

Low Frequency response: 18 Hz

High Frequency Response: 500 Hz

Diameter: 12 Inch

so you need an amp (mono) with about 800watts RMS @ 1 or 4ohms and is CEA-compliant- which means that the amp has been tested and makes or exceeds the advertised RMS wattage with minimum distortion

the lower the final impedance (ohms) at the amp the easier/cheaper it is to power but the lower the sound quality

here are the CEA-compliant brands

Alpine

Bazooka

Blaupunkt

Clarion

Eclipse

Infinity

JBL

JL Audio

JVC

Kenwood

Kicker

MTX

Pioneer

Polk Audio

PPI

Rockford Fosgate

Sony

here is a diagram to help you with your sub wiring to get different impedances at the amp (1 or 4ohms with the two subs on one amp) http://www.the12volt.com/caraudio/woofer...

or each sub on its on amp for impedances of 2 or 8ohms at the amp http://www.the12volt.com/caraudio/woofer...

here is a nice site to buy amps from (you cant beat their prices) http://www.sonicelectronix.com/cat_i23_m...

Answer 2

What kind of twelves ?Is it2400 watts max or 2400 rms? 2 channel means stereo left and right channel.Mono is one channel for driving a sub only.When you get into mono i need more info. How many voice coils do each speaker have Because if you dont match the impedance (ohms)your amp can blow out. If you want a slammin system i need all the specs of your subs or no one can help you