so im thinking of a subwoofer, but need an amp

[kuecker_dj09]

i plan to get a single 12" Type-R in a type 2 box. but i need to find an amp to power it.
http://www.crutchfield.com/S-Wh3MeeB...0&I=500SWR1242

i want to spend less than 350 on an amp.
i wanna stick with some brands like Kenwood, Alpine, Infinity, Kicker, etc

i was thinking this might be a good amp?
http://www.crutchfield.com/S-Wh3MeeB...0&I=500MRPM650


some of you have talked to me about other systems, and the reason im stuck on a single 12 is i dont want to blow my head off with bass, and i want to be able to have good sound quality and hear my other 4 speakers. and since i listen to other

[cardude007617]

ya that amp would be a good match with that sub. have you ever thought about going to a type X?

[kuecker_dj09]

yea i have thought of it, but on my first system, i wanna keep it sorta entry level

[cardude007617]

why do you want to limit yourself? not sayin that Type R's suck, but there is better stuff for less

[Jake]

Originally Posted by cardude007617

but there is better stuff for less

x2

[cardude007617]

alpine is kind of like JL, it is good stuff but DAMN is it expensive. you can do better for less money dude

[Elderas]

i have an older JL 10w1 in sealed box and the thing hits way hard.

[kuecker_dj09]

its not like i have a bone to pick with non-name-brand electronics, its just i would like to stick with what i know that works

[Brad M]

Check out a Kicker ZX400.1 or KX600.1. I've owned both amps, the 400.1 put out 456 watts rms @ 2 ohms(birth sheet) and my 600.1 puts out 678 rms @ 2 ohms.

[Devo]

I too had the KX600.1 and it powered my 2 10's with ample power..actually i blew them twice...

[cardude007617]

ew to kicker amps. iv honestly heard more bad than good when it comes to them....i guess that alpine you showed us up there would indeed be a good match to thoes subs. i believe metalman on this site would agree that their amps are the greatest.
-maybe before subs; you should look at speakers cuz i get a feeling you want balance and speakers play a big role in your sound stage. i love my infinitys; i picked up my 5.25s for like 40 bucks cuz they are last year's 4ohm models. i dont know, think about that maybe first

[Brad M]

I'd go with Kicker, customer service is great if you ever have any problems with it. You wont be disappointed.

[kuecker_dj09]

Originally Posted by cardude007617

ew to kicker amps. iv honestly heard more bad than good when it comes to them....i guess that alpine you showed us up there would indeed be a good match to thoes subs. i believe metalman on this site would agree that their amps are the greatest.
-maybe before subs; you should look at speakers cuz i get a feeling you want balance and speakers play a big role in your sound stage. i love my infinitys; i picked up my 5.25s for like 40 bucks cuz they are last year's 4ohm models. i dont know, think about that maybe first

thats exactly what i want, Paul. i plan to upgrade my speakers to something. im not 100% sure on brands yet.

[cardude007617]

maybe do your speakers first....cuz the stock stuff is pretty lousy compared to some even more moderately priced aftermarkets. INFINITY FTW!

[Metallman56]

that Alpine amp would be a good match. i'm not a Alpine speaker fan, but i have no problems with there amps. the 2 that i have owned have been good and reliable. i wish i could say the same for Kicker amps.

i personally would not get that amp. i'd get this one.

http://www.onlinecarstereo.com/CarAu...roductID=17675

Excelon amps, imo, are a steal for the money.

if you want some suggestions for speakers, start a new thread and let us know. i'd give you a few brands that you should really hear before you buy anything.

[cardude007617]

and then of course there are these i have the brutus line which is 2 levels above this but im still fully considering the titan line to amp my speakers with:

http://www.onlinecarstereo.com/CarAu...roductID=16337

all in all, i think anythig for what you and any other high school kid can afford is pretty equal. i mean i got nicer stuff but i got all of it at good good prices off of ebay.

[kuecker_dj09]

Originally Posted by Metallman56

that Alpine amp would be a good match. i'm not a Alpine speaker fan, but i have no problems with there amps. the 2 that i have owned have been good and reliable. i wish i could say the same for Kicker amps.

i personally would not get that amp. i'd get this one.

http://www.onlinecarstereo.com/CarAu...roductID=17675

Excelon amps, imo, are a steal for the money.

if you want some suggestions for speakers, start a new thread and let us know. i'd give you a few brands that you should really hear before you buy anything.

yea i saw a kenwood amp like that i thought about getting...it will have plenty of juice for 2-12s if i decide to upgrade

[Metallman56]

indeed. really you cant go wrong with either. i just perfer Kenwood over Alpine, and the main reason is cost. as far as Hifonics amps go, i'm yet to have experiance with them. however, there is only one store that sells them here in town, and there the laughing stock of all the other stores. there a joke, so them selling them, and no one else even wanting to gives me a bad feeling. could be wrong, but thats just the vibe i get.

[cardude007617]

Originally Posted by Metallman56

indeed. really you cant go wrong with either. i just perfer Kenwood over Alpine, and the main reason is cost. as far as Hifonics amps go, i'm yet to have experiance with them. however, there is only one store that sells them here in town, and there the laughing stock of all the other stores. there a joke, so them selling them, and no one else even wanting to gives me a bad feeling. could be wrong, but thats just the vibe i get.

ahh haha thats funny to hear about hifonics; arent they a "better" brand? either way i run mine at a 1ohm load and it never gets warm even . are all kenwood amps worth looking at or just the excelon series?

[Metallman56]

as i said, i havent had experiance with Hifonics amps, so i really dont know. but just based on who sells them in town makes them questionable.

personally i think most Kenwood sucks. there Excelon amps are pretty good. same with there HU's. there sub and speakers are nothing to get too excited about though. i'd say there a good bang for the buck.