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Which Subs To Buy?? Need Help

Old Jun 1, 2009 | 08:26 PM
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Originally Posted by TakenTyler44
lol i dont really understand wat that means .. could you try to make it easier for me to understand haha sorry man
You want the amp to run at it's optimal load. It's rated for 880 rms at 4 ohms. Therefore for the amp to make about 900rms it needs a 4 ohm speaker load.

If you want to run 2 subs, I'd first make sure they're rated for around 400-500rms. Then if they are only a single voice coil then you need two 8 ohm subs. If they are a dual voice coil model, you want to buy two dual 4 ohm subs. This way when you wire them together the amp will see them as a 4 ohm load and give you the power you want.

Do you have any subs in mind that you like? I can tell you if they would wire properly. Almost any brand sub has a way to get to 4 ohms using two subs.

So what brands would you like to have? What is your price range? The vendors here will have all kinds of subs to meet your needs.

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Old Jun 1, 2009 | 08:38 PM
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my buddy has two alpine type R 10'' subs for sale brand new as well he wants 250 bucks
Old Jun 1, 2009 | 08:42 PM
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Originally Posted by TakenTyler44
my buddy has two alpine type R 10'' subs for sale brand new as well he wants 250 bucks
So long as they're the dual 4 ohm models your laughing!! If they are the dual 2's you might have some amp thermal problems. Not sure if it is 2 ohm stable.
Old Jun 1, 2009 | 08:45 PM
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soo i should ask if they are the dual 4 ohm model? .. and would that setup be pretty bumpin??
Old Jun 1, 2009 | 08:48 PM
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Originally Posted by TakenTyler44
soo i should ask if they are the dual 4 ohm model? .. and would that setup be pretty bumpin??
What vehicle? What type of music? Are they in a sealed or ported enclosure? If they are the dual 4's that great. If they are the dual 2 ohm subs you might be alright, see if he will let you try them. If the amp gets hot quickly and possibly goes into protection you know it's not 2 ohm stable.
Old Jun 1, 2009 | 08:49 PM
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im gonna have them in a pontiac grand prix gt .. rap /Hip hop and wat do you mean by sealed or ported enclosure? like in a box? if yes then yeah id have them in a box
Old Jun 1, 2009 | 08:51 PM
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im gonna have them in a pontiac grand prix gt .. rap /Hip hop and wat do you mean by sealed or ported enclosure? like in a box? if yes then yeah id have them in a box
Is your buddy selling his box with the subs? If so, is it ported or sealed. Is there a big hole in his box?
Old Jun 1, 2009 | 08:52 PM
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noo he is not selling my a box with itt i was gonna make my own for itt
Old Jun 1, 2009 | 08:56 PM
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Well then, your all set. Find out if they are dual 2 or 4 ohm speakers. I'd go with a ported box for those subs in that vehicle. Find out which version they are and we'll show you how to wire them together. For $250, I'm not sure if anyone can beat that deal for 2 Type R's.

And yes, they SHOULD GET pretty loud.
Old Jun 1, 2009 | 08:57 PM
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alriight wow thaanks alot dude appreciate itt but i kinda want to go with 12''s for some reason

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