Will two Audiobahn AW1200V subs do good with a PowerAcoustik 1920 watt amp?

Question

I currently own the PowerAcoustik 1920 watt amp ( http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_6195_Power+Acoustik+TS1920-2.html ). I was running two Audiobahn subs with 550 rms power handling to them, but the subs are starting to pop everytime the bass hits. So I am going to change subs. I am wondering how ell my current amp will go along with two Audiobahn AW1200V subs ( http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_7039_Audiobahn+AW1200V.html ). If i get those subs then i will put them each in a 3.3 cubic feet vented box. I guess my real question is concerning if i have enough power from my amp (rms wise) to push these subs and make them sound good.

I have the gains set right on my amp, the popping sound from my subs happens at all volume levels. My current subs probably wont last much longer, so i would like to know if my current amp is good for the Audiobahn AW1200V subs in a vented box.

Answer 1

The problem sounds like the amplifier is sending a clipped signal to the subwoofers. That amplifier doesn't even come close to meeting the RMS rating of the subwoofers. Properly adjust the gains first.

EDIT
As I said, you are already under powering your current subs. Switching to subs with a higher power handling won't really be beneficial. Are your subs partially blown? press down on the cone and see if they make a scratching sound - it they do, then yeah, its probably the subs.

Answer 2

run them at 2ohm stereo to push the most out of the amp. u may want to upgrade the amp soon though and go for a 1ohm stable mono amp. if u upgrade get an amp around 1200-1400rms

Answer 3

I have had these same speakers in my truck for 2 years with no problems at all.

Maybe you should have also bought a audiobahn amp to go with them!

Answer 4

Your amp is junk, it's one of the cheapest you can buy. Get a new amp before your spend more money on subs - they may not even be blown.