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ok so i just got some Polk 12" momo mm120 series

http://www.crutchfield.com/S-NtE5agw...spx?i=107MM120

thats all the specs and stuff on them, but i need to know what type of amp i'm going to have to run these off of them

if anyone knows i'll be grateful with some help



thanks,
GabeBiggs

 
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umm how many subs are you running and are you gonna be powering any other speakers with it or are you gonna run a separate amp?

if your powering subs only... then just about any class D amp with and rms output that matches your subs rms output will work as long as you wire them up correctly

 
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yeah i have two of those subs in a box and yeah i'm going to try to run two other speakers off of it also

 
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Don't run two speakers and a sub off of the same amp. They both have different power needs. You'll need a D series amp, they're made for sub woofers. If not, then just get a regular mono channel amp, and wire them in parallel.

Is your box sealed or ported? Ported boxes have air holes (tubes, slits, etc.) of some sort running through them. sealed is basically what it says, sealed.

If your box is sealed, you'll need a more powerful amp. If it's ported, the amp doesn't need to be as powerful.

You're going to want an amp that puts out Max 500watts rms at 4ohms.

Hope this helps, let me know.

 
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yes, thats right

 
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kicker 750.1 would be a good choice. can get the 06 model pretty cheap. they just came out with the 08 recently.

 
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NO NO NO NO NO NO NO. most of this info is right. but i WOULD NOT GET a kicker 750.1. you can, but itll be underpwering. Coming from a bit of research, your gunna want an amp that PUTS OUT 1000RMS at 2ohms. For effieciency purpose. you could get a 1000RMS at 40hms amp, and it would sound wonderful, but youll pay out of your anus. so wire them in parallel, and get iether a Kicker 1000.1, Alpine MRP-M1000, aLPINE PDX 1.1000, Infinity 1311a, or JL Audio 1000/1.

All options will cost mor than $300 at onlinecarstereo.com

the cheapest on the net. other than eBay.

 
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and dont run other speakers off the same amp. a 4channel or 5 channel or 6 chanel will not power 1000rms Polks properly. please give them 1000rms.

 
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Agreed..

BUT i have the 750.1 to kicker subs with similar specs as the polk momo and it pushes plentyyyy. the reason I would go with the 750 to a 1000 is because in the long run your saving a LOT of money and hassle. Pushing over 1000 watts in your car usualy requires some extra power (cap, battery, alternator)... therefore if you just really want that bass then sure go for the 1000 watt amp if money is of no concern.

 
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also forgot to mention my kicker 750.1 actually pushes near 1000 as rated from the factory... on the certificate thingy. just thought id throw that in.

 
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yea ive heard that the 750.1 is usually rated at about 975rms. while excellent and a real rating, you gotta remember, this rating is measured with 14.4 volts of power entering the amp. in our automotive application, you get 12Volts. So it makes less power. The 1000.1 usually makes about 1250Rms rated, so the 2 Volt difference should be compensated for. when it all comes down though, theres a significant pirce difference, so its up to you to decide. the 1000.1 will push it to 100%. the 750.1 will push it to like 85%. for like $150 cheaper. it all comes down to money, and your choice.

 
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good call didnt think about that. well i guess its just up to mr.gabe.