just got 2 10's

Pn0ybOiLiKehOy · 10-16-2004

today i just got 2 10 inch kickers with box for $100. it didnt come with an amp, i have an amp from my old sub which was one 10, can i use that old amp for my new subs? it says on the amp 150 watt rms which is pretty weak i think. but can i use this in the meantime or will i mess somethign up? im such a n00b at this. thanks for any help guys

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MegaHurtz · 10-16-2004

you will want to select an amp to use based on the power requirements of the subs. 150w definitely isn't very much for 2 subs, I don't recall seeing too many subs rated for 75w apiece. Pick an amp that will at least match the subs rated RMS power. You may be able to use the amp you have, but possibly not depending on the configuration of the subs and amp. Because that amp is so small however, you may not want to use it, becuase it will be at its peak capacity while the subs are still demanding more and it will eventually start to distort and it could be bad for your subs.

Pn0ybOiLiKehOy · 10-16-2004

ok thanks man

J187 · 10-16-2004

Depends on a couple things. First off, it depends on what subs we're talking about. Kicker Comp C10s are rated at 125 rms I believe 75watts would DRASTICALLY underpower those. Also, is your amp rated at 150rms @ 4ohms? is it a mono amp or a 2 channel? Lets say its 150x2@4, well then you might be all set if you parellel the subs depending on their impedence. Basically we need more info.

MegaHurtz · 10-16-2004

Me thinks that if it says 150 watts rms on the amp then it's total not per channel

darklegacy540 · 10-16-2004

^ Same thinking here. Get a different amp. Distortion=f*#ks things up.

Pn0ybOiLiKehOy · 10-16-2004

hmm ok guys...thanks for all the help! whats a good amp that would work and is pretty cheap?

Ed · 10-16-2004

Which kickers are they exactly? Is the box ported or sealed?

jttegx · 10-16-2004

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Originally Posted by Pn0ybOiLiKehOy

hmm ok guys...thanks for all the help! whats a good amp that would work and is pretty cheap?

everyone is gonna give you many different selections of amps. should start off stating what kind of subs, model number and the specs of it.
any brands you wont consider?