looking for subs/amp
August-10th-2002, 11:49 AM
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looking for subs/amp
hey i am looking for subs and a amp im looking to get 4 kicker comp vr's or somthign im looking to get about 300 to 400 watts rms out of each, so i need a multi. amps. i dont have lots of cash but any one who wants stuff doesnt like to pay alot for it . so i would like some suggestions on mounting , subs , and amps. thanx josh (91 protege dx)
August-10th-2002, 12:16 PM
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No need for mutilple amps, really. If you want Kicker comp VR's, you can get the DVC 4 ohm models, wire each sub's coils in series (so 8 ohms per sub) then parallel all four. This will give you a two ohm load that you can power with - you guessed it: A JBL 1200.1. It'll give you over 1300 watts total power @ 2 ohms, for under $300. Can't beat that with a bat.
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August-10th-2002, 11:03 PM
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Thanks, those Power Acoustik subs looks great and fits my budget 
I just bought a Rockford F. 300s punch and don't think that it handles 2 ohms when bridged. So those Power Acoustik SQ subs with 4 ohm dual coils won't work with it. And i'm just getting one sub, no space for more.
How abt Phoenix Gold QX104? is it "acceptable"?
I just bought a Rockford F. 300s punch and don't think that it handles 2 ohms when bridged. So those Power Acoustik SQ subs with 4 ohm dual coils won't work with it. And i'm just getting one sub, no space for more.
How abt Phoenix Gold QX104? is it "acceptable"?
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August-11th-2002, 12:07 AM
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Yeah douggie - it won't do 2 ohms bridged.
Make sure whatever sub you are going to get presents a 4 ohm load, be it a single 4 ohm coil, dual 2 ohm coils, or even dual 8 ohm if you run across that.
PS - I'm gonna send you an email - I've got a surprise for you if you want it.....
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Make sure whatever sub you are going to get presents a 4 ohm load, be it a single 4 ohm coil, dual 2 ohm coils, or even dual 8 ohm if you run across that.
PS - I'm gonna send you an email - I've got a surprise for you if you want it.....
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August-11th-2002, 09:02 PM
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thanx for all the great info. im not sure what im going to do now im going for all out sound quality. suggest a good set up im probly looking at a head unit that has 3 out puts and running all speakers off amps. im also looking into componet sets. thanx for the time . josh
August-11th-2002, 09:27 PM
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Originally posted by blue LEDz
when did you buy the amp, and how much did you spend? you might want to consider returning it ....
when did you buy the amp, and how much did you spend? you might want to consider returning it ....
Hehe - he bought the amp from me - a Rockford Fosgate 300s. In his defense, it's a great amp to have. Not only will it put 300 solid watts to a sub (@ 4 ohms of course), but it is a two channel, so it can be used for other duties down the road if he wants.That's actually exactly what I did - I had a 300s, and a 360.2 for the sub. I stepped up o a 500s for the sub, moved the 360.2 to the comps, and just sold my 300s to douggie - $142 shipped.
I totally understand the benefits of a 2 ohm-or-less stable amp, as I'm sure he does too. But it is a solid amp.
But douggie - if you are having second thoughts, let me know. I wouldn't have a problem returning your money - less the PayPal fees of course. Even though this was an "eBay sale" - you won't get any negative feedback from me, I promise you that.
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August-11th-2002, 11:27 PM
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Originally posted by blue LEDz
when did you buy the amp, and how much did you spend? you might want to consider returning it and getting an amp that will handle 2 or 1 ohm loads. i think it's a good idea to ask questions here before purchasing new equipment. that and the guys on here know some places to find stuff for cheap. those PG's use a small box, which is nice, but they have tiny magnets and low power handling. i wouldn't pay more than $50 for them. i'll check to see if i can find a better sub matched for the amp and has a low price.
when did you buy the amp, and how much did you spend? you might want to consider returning it and getting an amp that will handle 2 or 1 ohm loads. i think it's a good idea to ask questions here before purchasing new equipment. that and the guys on here know some places to find stuff for cheap. those PG's use a small box, which is nice, but they have tiny magnets and low power handling. i wouldn't pay more than $50 for them. i'll check to see if i can find a better sub matched for the amp and has a low price.
Yeah, definitely getting an amp that can handle 2 ohms or less would provide a greater flexibility and does not limit the sub selection.
Anyway, I must really thank Hihoslva for allowing me to back out of the deal. He's such a great guy. He offered me the return before I asked him about it! You'll never see this on eBay. Normally no returns at all, so do think twice before buying things on eBay. He has even offered to throw in the remote punch bass controller for free.
Thousands of apologies to you Hihoslva... I feel so bad abt it
If anywone here is looking for a Rockford Fostgate 300s punch amp, I would highly recommend you to buy it from Hihoslva. Quick email reponses, a honest and great guy to do business with!!
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August-12th-2002, 02:22 PM
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orange surround aside, the gs designs sub hits pretty hard! my friend ran a 15 for awhile and it thumped really good...then it blew (dunno who's fault). now he's running the autotek mean machine 15 and it too bangs hard.
sub prices nowadays are competitive and most are decent to good quality subs. i prefer dvc's to single, and even those subs can be found with good pricing.
as for rf amps, they are solid. i would've ran them in my old ride but they were too exp. if you got a good deal from hiho, rf is a solid buy.
sub prices nowadays are competitive and most are decent to good quality subs. i prefer dvc's to single, and even those subs can be found with good pricing.
as for rf amps, they are solid. i would've ran them in my old ride but they were too exp. if you got a good deal from hiho, rf is a solid buy.
August-13th-2002, 01:29 AM
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yeah, i like the fact i can run my subs for spl and sq. i'm more of a sq guy, but now that i'm running my subs a bit more efficiently, i can give 'em the juice they need and still sound good.
fusion is not a big fan of single driver setups, as their upper end subs are all dvc. but i find i get better sq running my two 12's at 2ohms...
the comp vr's are really good subs. four should be really nice. one good amp (the jbl 1200.1??? lol) will make you and your subs happy.
fusion is not a big fan of single driver setups, as their upper end subs are all dvc. but i find i get better sq running my two 12's at 2ohms...
the comp vr's are really good subs. four should be really nice. one good amp (the jbl 1200.1??? lol) will make you and your subs happy.
August-13th-2002, 03:19 PM
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I recommend the Rockford HX2 10" sub
I know of a good sub that will work well with his RF 300 amp. I've got a RF HX2 10" sub DVC 2 ohm, that I power with a RF 360.2 amp. It sounds great. A sealed box for that sub is small (0.75 cubic feet). I got my 10" sub for about $115 shipped from http://www.discountsjungle.com/rocfosrfd12p.html (the pic for that sub is the wrong pic, but they'll send the correct sub). They have good customer service and good prices. Not sure, but I imagine some of the other guys on this site can match or beat that price. Just letting you know that I run a similar setup and it sounds great and didnt' cost too much.
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August-13th-2002, 03:53 PM
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I don't think the HX2 would do too well with the 300s, Wheels.
Your 360.2 came with a birth sheet, right? And if it is anything like mine, it maxxed out at over 500 watts. The 300s surely does more than 300, but I don't think it comes close to 500, which is what the HX2 like as it's RMS power: 500 watts RMS, 1000 peak.
I think it'd be a tad underpowered with the 300s.
No matter really - I already returned douggie's money, and I hadn't shipped the amp out to him yet, so no big deal. I don't mind voiding out an eBay sale with someone I've had contact with before - honesty is the best policy, IMO.
If you reconsider, douggie, let me know. I'll be putting it up on eBay again soon, and it'll probably get snapped up. Anyone else for that matter - it's a Rockford 300s, excellent shape, and never used to power a sub, only components. I'm including the Punch Bass **** also, that you can mount in the cabin to boost the bass while driving - very nice feature. Offers welcomed. And just so y'all know - douggie paid $142, which included shipping. I returned that to him (less PayPal fees) - and I would gladly take the same amount again.
Any sub that operates at 4 ohms, and takes about 300 watts RMS will do great with this amp.
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Your 360.2 came with a birth sheet, right? And if it is anything like mine, it maxxed out at over 500 watts. The 300s surely does more than 300, but I don't think it comes close to 500, which is what the HX2 like as it's RMS power: 500 watts RMS, 1000 peak.
I think it'd be a tad underpowered with the 300s.
No matter really - I already returned douggie's money, and I hadn't shipped the amp out to him yet, so no big deal. I don't mind voiding out an eBay sale with someone I've had contact with before - honesty is the best policy, IMO.
If you reconsider, douggie, let me know. I'll be putting it up on eBay again soon, and it'll probably get snapped up. Anyone else for that matter - it's a Rockford 300s, excellent shape, and never used to power a sub, only components. I'm including the Punch Bass **** also, that you can mount in the cabin to boost the bass while driving - very nice feature. Offers welcomed. And just so y'all know - douggie paid $142, which included shipping. I returned that to him (less PayPal fees) - and I would gladly take the same amount again.
Any sub that operates at 4 ohms, and takes about 300 watts RMS will do great with this amp.
~HH
August-13th-2002, 10:25 PM
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Would you guys quit playing with a newbie's (my) mind?
Thanks for the offer Hihoslva! But I've determined to get myself a JBL BP600.1. I've done my research this time and lots of people say that's a good "bang-for-the-buck" amp. It pumps out 600W at 2 ohms or 300W at 4 ohms. This way, I can go with DVC or SVC subs.
Yeah, i'm sure your RF 300s amp will be snapped up in a jiffy if you offer the same buy-it-now price. It's really a good deal, esp from a great honest seller!
Thanks for the offer Hihoslva! But I've determined to get myself a JBL BP600.1. I've done my research this time and lots of people say that's a good "bang-for-the-buck" amp. It pumps out 600W at 2 ohms or 300W at 4 ohms. This way, I can go with DVC or SVC subs.
Yeah, i'm sure your RF 300s amp will be snapped up in a jiffy if you offer the same buy-it-now price. It's really a good deal, esp from a great honest seller!
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August-14th-2002, 06:42 AM
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Dude - you will not go wrong with the JBL amps - with the amount of times I've seen them used and recommended, they've gotta be doing something right.
If I had it to do over again, I'd probably use them myself. But I am happy with the Rockfords.
The only suggestion I have is you might want to consider the 1200.1 rather than the 600.1. It is only about $75 more for double the power, and if you run it with a 4 ohm load, you'll still get 600+ watts. This will leave you "headroom" for possible future upgrades. Just a thought. And so you know, the 1200.1 puts out over 1375 watts - the JBLs are well underrated, and a 100% solid buy.
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If I had it to do over again, I'd probably use them myself. But I am happy with the Rockfords.
The only suggestion I have is you might want to consider the 1200.1 rather than the 600.1. It is only about $75 more for double the power, and if you run it with a 4 ohm load, you'll still get 600+ watts. This will leave you "headroom" for possible future upgrades. Just a thought. And so you know, the 1200.1 puts out over 1375 watts - the JBLs are well underrated, and a 100% solid buy.
~HH