noob AMP question
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noob AMP question
ok i am looking at amps, but i dont understand the specs, i want an amp for 2, 12inch subs, so a 2 channel amp, there 2 watt numbers, a want some decent bass so i am guessing 400-500 watt subs, but when i look at amps, like the one below is say 75w on the title, then 150, and a 300, what does each mean, what exactly does this amp deliver to my subs. thanks
Example of an amp
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Well a good choice of an amp to run subs with is a mono block class d amp( 1 channel amp).
You want to look at amps in terms of rms wattage. Don't ever go by max power stamped on the amp because most cheap amps will have some insane number on the amp that it wont even come close to ever reaching.
Also if your look at 2 12's get 4ohm subs. This way when you bridge the 2 subs at the amp its a 2 ohm mono load which is perfect for most monoblock amps. So when shopping for an amp make sure its 2 ohm mono stable (almost every amp is 2 ohm stereo stable and they will say its 2 ohm stable so check carefully)
That mtx amp in the example is a 2 channel amp but its only 4 ohm mono. Meaning if you have 2 12's that are 4 ohms you would have to hook them up as 4 ohm stereo and would only get 2 x 75 out of the amp.
You want to look at amps in terms of rms wattage. Don't ever go by max power stamped on the amp because most cheap amps will have some insane number on the amp that it wont even come close to ever reaching.
Also if your look at 2 12's get 4ohm subs. This way when you bridge the 2 subs at the amp its a 2 ohm mono load which is perfect for most monoblock amps. So when shopping for an amp make sure its 2 ohm mono stable (almost every amp is 2 ohm stereo stable and they will say its 2 ohm stable so check carefully)
That mtx amp in the example is a 2 channel amp but its only 4 ohm mono. Meaning if you have 2 12's that are 4 ohms you would have to hook them up as 4 ohm stereo and would only get 2 x 75 out of the amp.
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actually
you should go out, listen to some subs, pick one out you like thats in your price range
then
go out and find an enclosure for them, or build it
THEN worry about amp.
you should go out, listen to some subs, pick one out you like thats in your price range
then
go out and find an enclosure for them, or build it
THEN worry about amp.
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Re: noob AMP question
Originally posted by player
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"anyone would rather live under sadams rule then dead"
"the american media is in full support of the white house"
"why would you buy chemicals from saddam when you can make them in your kitchen"
"want nuclear weapons? russia has pleanty"
"free the world of dictators, lets invade the middle east, africa, south america and most of asia"
"bush is a moran, he was a drug addict who got into university only because of his name"
"bombing for peace, is like fvcking for virginity"
"anyone would rather live under sadams rule then dead"
"the american media is in full support of the white house"
"why would you buy chemicals from saddam when you can make them in your kitchen"
"want nuclear weapons? russia has pleanty"
"free the world of dictators, lets invade the middle east, africa, south america and most of asia"
"bush is a moran, he was a drug addict who got into university only because of his name"
So why don't you take your half a brain and your non-suportive attitude and go live in Iraq for a couple days. I don't care if you like war or not. You should support our troops over there anyway. People like you took away the pride of Vietnam vetrans. In lamence terms, keep your damn opinions to yourself. Thread Starter
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shut the fvck up, u keep your opinion to yourself !! so u r telling me u would rather be killed by an american, then live under sadam?
and it was u who put him and kept him there anyways.
i have lived in the middle east so dont get me started
i am only stating facts about bush WHICH ARE TRUE
i am not american, and i am proud of not being one, your army kills and invades, and then they come home as heros???
dont get me started on this debat, i stoped debating on this site about the war because of idiots like u who blindly support your barbaric government and belive whatever your media feeds you.
the american goverenment is a cancer to this world, and i just feel sorry for the american people, who are getting pushed into this by there government.
and it was u who put him and kept him there anyways.
i have lived in the middle east so dont get me started
i am only stating facts about bush WHICH ARE TRUE
i am not american, and i am proud of not being one, your army kills and invades, and then they come home as heros???
dont get me started on this debat, i stoped debating on this site about the war because of idiots like u who blindly support your barbaric government and belive whatever your media feeds you.
the american goverenment is a cancer to this world, and i just feel sorry for the american people, who are getting pushed into this by there government.
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Originally posted by player
shut the fvck up, u keep your opinion to yourself !! so u r telling me u would rather be killed by an american, then live under sadam?
and it was u who put him and kept him there anyways.
i have lived in the middle east so dont get me started
i am only stating facts about bush WHICH ARE TRUE
i am not american, and i am proud of not being one, your army kills and invades, and then they come home as heros???
dont get me started on this debat, i stoped debating on this site about the war because of idiots like u who blindly support your barbaric government and belive whatever your media feeds you.
the american goverenment is a cancer to this world, and i just feel sorry for the american people, who are getting pushed into this by there government.
shut the fvck up, u keep your opinion to yourself !! so u r telling me u would rather be killed by an american, then live under sadam?
and it was u who put him and kept him there anyways.
i have lived in the middle east so dont get me started
i am only stating facts about bush WHICH ARE TRUE
i am not american, and i am proud of not being one, your army kills and invades, and then they come home as heros???
dont get me started on this debat, i stoped debating on this site about the war because of idiots like u who blindly support your barbaric government and belive whatever your media feeds you.
the american goverenment is a cancer to this world, and i just feel sorry for the american people, who are getting pushed into this by there government.
Well I am PROUD to be an american. The fact that you are not one says a lot. It is funny how our "Barbaric" government is the only true super power left.... and your from Canada?!? Hahaha. If you are going to DEBATE with me spell things correctly please. yes, they are HEROES when they come home, they fought bravely. Anyways is not a word. STOPPED is spelled with two Ps. I don't BELIEVE what "our media" feeds me. I am going to support my friends fighting for MY COUNTRY. And I would do the same thing in a heartbeat. And I think you meant THEIR government.
Last edited by Connie; Apr 2, 2003 at 11:43 AM.
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