how would two diff amp sound in a system?
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50 Watt CAFz'r
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 287
if i was to get two diff amp and run one 12' L7 to each amp how would it sound. right now i have a kicker kx1200.1 and if i was to run a diif amp to the other sub how would it sound or should i get the same amp.
ps. r all the words underlined ? cuz thats what i c???
ps. r all the words underlined ? cuz thats what i c???
2000 Watt CAFz'r
Joined: Jan 2001
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1200 Watts is Peak only into 4 ohms. But if he has 2 L7s he will not have a four ohm load. That amp is 1 ohm stable and puts out 1200 WRMS into a 1 ohm load.
If the L7's are dual 4 ohm coils that would be fine. Each coil would get 300 WRMS and the amp is stable at 1 ohm.
If the L7's are dual 2 ohm coils you would need another kx1200.1 You probably could run it a 0.5 ohm you would risk a BBQ. Each coil would still only get 300 WRMS and the amp would be working too hard. But if you buy a second kx1200.1 each one powering one L7 (assuming 2 ohm coils) each coil would get 600 WRMS (still not enough to fry 'em).
Don't get two different amps. Every amp has different power ratings, response curves, power regulators etc
If the L7's are dual 4 ohm coils that would be fine. Each coil would get 300 WRMS and the amp is stable at 1 ohm.
If the L7's are dual 2 ohm coils you would need another kx1200.1 You probably could run it a 0.5 ohm you would risk a BBQ. Each coil would still only get 300 WRMS and the amp would be working too hard. But if you buy a second kx1200.1 each one powering one L7 (assuming 2 ohm coils) each coil would get 600 WRMS (still not enough to fry 'em).
Don't get two different amps. Every amp has different power ratings, response curves, power regulators etc
Originally posted by I'm a Memphis Man now:
not really cuz the 1200 watts is peak power, it all depends on how loud you turn up the deck...
not really cuz the 1200 watts is peak power, it all depends on how loud you turn up the deck...
A KX1200.1 would have no problem playing a pair of L7's. A 1200.1 on each L7 would also be fine.
You need to remember that most of what Kicker makes for subs and amps are WAY underrated. Just because the L7 says 1000 watts "peak" doesn't mean anything. Ma Gates runs a ZR1000 per 10L7 in the Bronco and they usually put out 12-1300WRMS.
