Need to know what size amp i need to push dj subs?

Question

I have 2 fender 115sa subs and i just need to know if i need over a 1000 watt amp or......whatever, and which one should i maybe go with. Thanks, and here are the specs

Frequency Response: 48Hz to 110Hz, +/- 3dB (Half Space).

-Power Rating:

350 Watts (E.I.A. RS-426A),

700 Watts (Program),

1400 Watts (Peak).

-Impedence: 8 ohm.

-Low Frequency Source: 15" Special Design Woofer with 2.5" Voice Coil and 56oz. Magnet.

-Sensitivity: 99dB, 1 Watt / 1 Meter.

-Maximum Output SPL: 124dB.

Answer 1

Professional audio engineers always go with an amp that is AT LEAST the program rating of the speakers...so you will need an amp that can put out 700 watts per channel into 8 ohms or two that will put out 700 watts bridged into 8 ohms each.  Remember that under powering your subs is more dangerous than overpowering them.  An under powered amp will go into distortion sooner for a given volume level and distortion is what damages speakers.

Maybe two of these:

http://www.zzounds.com/item--BEHEP1500

Or one of these:

http://www.zzounds.com/item--QSCRMX4050H...

I would save the money and go with the two Behringers.  I have three Behringer amps and they have been working great!

http://www.qscaudio.com/products/amps/ad...