What size amp do I need for my Kicker Comp VR 10"s?

Question

I have two Competition kicker subwoofers in a custom kicker enclosure. They are wired at 2 ohms. What size class d amp do I need to get to make them hit hard? Currently I have a 1600 watt class AB lanzar amp, and it hits, but I want more power behind them.

Answer 1

Look for 800 watts RMS @ 2 ohm and adjust the gain right.

The purpose of the gain is to match the signal volts RMS coming from the source (CD player, etc.) to the input of the amp to prevent clipping (damage by over powering).

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