What type of amp

[galantracer97]

I am going to be powering 2 12" subs both with a 1000w max rating and DVC . I was wanting to go 2 channel but they seem to be more money. I am wondering how big a mono amp would need to be to push the subs I am looking for good bass at the cheapest price. :? :? :? :?

[SinSere]

Mono's tend to be more expensive actually. If you have 2-DVC subs also you would have to find a 1-2 Ohm stable amp which is more expensive. A 2 channel amp rated for 300-400 watts each channel would be ideal. How much you lookin to spend? It depends on what type of subs you have too and the RMS wattage, not the peak wattage they are rated for. Some more info would be helpful.

[galantracer97]

here are the specs for the sub:

Volfenhag Model #ZX4712DVX
12" Dual Voice Coil Woofer
* Magnet: 160 oz. Double stacked Ferrite
* Frame: 5 spoke Die-cast aluminum basket
* Cone: Reinforced aluminum curvilinear
* Surround: Oversized buytl rubber
* Spider: 2 Flat ultra excursion
* Power handling: 500 watts RMS, 1,000 Watts max
* T Yoke: Industrial Chromed Hex bolt retained, Bumped and Vented
* Double damper magnetic motor assembly
* Cooling: Double Vented (T Yoke and Motor Side vents)
* Voice Coils: 4 Layer Dual 4 Ohm High Temperature black Aluminum
* Voice Coil Diameter: 2.2"
* Nominal impedance: 4 ohms / per coil
* DC resistance (Re): 3.2 ohms ea. coil
* Frequency range: 20 Hz-1.1 kHz
* Fs:30 Hz
* QTS:.526
* QES:.614

Hope this helps

[Serstylz2]

http://cgi.ebay.com/AUTOTEK-MM1000-1D-MONO-CLASS-D-1000-WATT-AMPLIFIER-NEW_W0QQitemZ250096790906QQcategoryZ18797QQrdZ1QQc mdZViewItem

that should do it

basically what you are looking for is a 1000 watt, 1-ohm stable amplifier to power those

Then wire both subs like this to the amp (crutchfield didnt have a 1-ohm diagram since its rare)

http://akamaipix.crutchfield.com/ca/learningcenter/car/subwoofer_wiring//Mono_1-4ohm-DVC.jpg

When you wire both subs like this it will give you a 1 ohm load, pushing the amp to max capability

[galantracer97]

well what about a 2 channel legacy amp would that work?

[mattalicslvr8g02]

your better off with a mono amp

[Serstylz2]

Legacy is garbage.... you must be on a tight budget?

If so I recommend:

http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-1000-WATT-LANZAR-VIBE236-Car-Audio-Amp-Amplifier_W0QQitemZ220095373342QQcategoryZ18796QQs sPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

I got a Lanzar amp, working pretty well

With this amp you have two options: wiring each sub to its own channel at 2 ohms per channel and get 400 RMS watts to each sub:
http://akamaipix.crutchfield.com/ca/learningcenter/car/subwoofer_wiring//2-Channel_2-4ohm-DVC.jpg

Or you can wire both subs together at 4 ohms NOT 1 OHM and bridge the amp to make 1000 watts max:
http://akamaipix.crutchfield.com/ca/learningcenter/car/subwoofer_wiring//Mono_2-4ohm-DVC.jpg

[galant305]

but if you have enough money , buy MMATS amps they re one the best

[galantracer97]

yah i am short on money, i jsut got out of the Army and moved back to MA and i got a family to support so it is hard to "pimp" the G. But it needs to be done. :D :D :D :D

[Cheekz185]

I agree with serstylz...autotek amp are good for the money! I would go with that amp!

[galantracer97]

now that i have the amp figured out what guage should the power wires be and where can i find a wiring set cheap

[SinSere]

You would be fine with 4 awg. complete sets with fuse and holder/connectors are on ebay for cheap. Best place to get all the stuff in one package.

[Serstylz2]

You would be fine with 4 awg. complete sets with fuse and holder/connectors are on ebay for cheap. Best place to get all the stuff in one package.

Yep. Just dont buy from eBay users named Judysdeals or cmttrading, they usually have the cheapest 4 gauge kits but most likely it will never show up, or it will arrive in a month and a half

[SinSere]

You don't want the cheapest kits on there. But there are real reasonable packages. You can tell by just going through them which ones are cheap cheap vs. just cheap ones. Always look at ebay feedbacks and quantity of business they do.

[99BabyBenz-aka Herb]

I have Ma Audio 1-gauge power wire, distibution block and ground wire laying in my car and 2-100 amp fuses. For sale anyone (shipping may be high heavy wire)