I have 2 Audiobahn 12'' flame q's (AW1206T). Each sub has 1100 RMS at 2 or 8 ohms. I have KENWOOD KFC-X680 speakers with an RMS of 2-56 and peak of 280 at 4 ohms.
So i need help deciding between the Rockford Fosgate T20001BD which i could get for about $600 on ebay:
1 channel
750 W x 1 @ 4 Ohms RMS
1500 W x 1 @ 2 Ohms RMS
2000 W x 1 @ 1 Ohms RMS
or the Rockford Fosgate T30001BD which i could get for about $800-$850 on ebay:
1,000 watts RMS x 1 at 4 ohms
- 2,000 watts RMS x 1 at 2 ohms
- 3,000 watts RMS x 1 at 1 ohm
Which amp do you guys suggest for my set up? Should i pay an extra couple hundred bucks for the extra power?
2007-02-12 23:06:19 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Audio
Would i be able to hook the amp up to my subs AND all four of my Kenwood KFC-X680 speakers? i listed the specs of the kenwood speakers above
2007-02-13 07:16:19 · update #1
First off.. dont listen to spider.
you do not want to get the T3000 because it will be too powerful for you subwoofer and can blow them up.
each of those subwoofers play 1100watts RMS.
put them together and you will need 2200watts RMS to push them perfectly.
Wiring both of these subs in parallel-parallel will make them draw 1 ohm from the amp.
and as you know, getting 1 ohm from the T3000 will be to much and you can accidentally blow your subs.
but getting 1 ohm from the T2000 will give you only 200 watts short of the 2200watts needed to push the subs.
"BUT" at 2000 watts RMS you wont even notice the missing 200 watts. "AND" you will never have to worry about blowing your subs.
here is how to wire your subs in parallel-parallel......
http://akamaipix.crutchfield.com/graphics/infolib/carlib/subs/2_4ohmDVC_1ohm.gif
and to answer your other question.....
no you cannot wire your cars speakers to the amplifier for 2 reasons.
Reason 1:
the amplifier is a mono amplifier. which means that it only has one channel (only one connection for one speaker). subwoofers work differently though, because subwoofers are wired together and only need one channel. no matter how many subs.
as for speakers, they must have one channel per speaker. this is when you buy multiple channel amps.
Reason 2:
the amplifier is a Class D amplifier. meaning that it cannot produce the higher frequencies(notes) that are needed to make sounds other than bass. which is why Mono amps A.K.A. Class D amps are only used for subwoofers. speakers amps are known as Class A or Class AB amplifiers.
hope this helped
2007-02-13 09:30:03 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
First off.. dont listen to bored.
Just because an amp is 1 ohm stable doesn't mean it's best to load it down that much. Loading an amp at low impedances will cause:
1) the amp to run hotter
2) an increase in THD (total harmonic distortion)
3) the amp to fail sooner as a result of heat (heat is electronics worste enemy)
It's actually better to find an amp that pushes 2200 watts RMS @ 4 ohms and wire the subs like so http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j230/sparky3489/PARALLEL-SERIES.jpg
Just be sure the amp you buy is CEA-2006 compliant.
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2007-02-13 13:30:19 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
if the quantity of potential produced through one amp is sufficient to potential one sub and the Ohm a lot experience up properly then sure you ought to run one amp to at least one sub the in trouble-free words difficulty is including a 2d amp will enhance the load on your battery and also you could opt for to run a 2d potential cord because the single in position gained't be sufficiently huge for 2 amps. for 2 amps i guidance a minimum of four gauge. in case you wanted to split the potential lead you'll get whats called a distribution block. they cause them to for both the floor and potential wires for more straightforward installs.
2016-11-27 19:52:17 · answer #3 · answered by mcintire 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The T30001bd would be a perfect match for these two subs. If money is an issue, the 20001bd will work great also, you just won't get quite the volume out of them. But if you wire these two subs in parallel mode you will be able to get them down to 1ohm. This means that you can work with the T20001bd perfectly. it would be about ideal for these subs.
2007-02-13 02:40:05 · answer #4 · answered by spider6942 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
if the T20001BD is 1 ohm stable go with it.
2007-02-13 00:26:16 · answer #5 · answered by JimL 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ROCKFORD!!!!!.....thats the best!!!..i have two rockford 10'' subs....and a 1000 watt rockford amp!!!.....it pumps!!!
2007-02-13 00:24:26 · answer #6 · answered by heather h 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋