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Old Sep 13, 2007 | 01:46 PM
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I'm putting in 2 12" Type x subs in my truck and there 3000 watts each so total of 6000 watts how many amps do i need and amp watts needed for it to sound real good.
 
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Old Sep 13, 2007 | 01:55 PM
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One amp, this one:

http://www.pasmag.com/audiolabs/testreports2.asp?ID=427


You need lots of money and be prepared to upgrade your electrical system to handle this much power.
 
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Old Sep 22, 2007 | 07:57 PM
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A lot of power thats for sure...

Originally Posted by CaneCountry89
I'm putting in 2 12" Type x subs in my truck and there 3000 watts each so total of 6000 watts how many amps do i need and amp watts needed for it to sound real good.
I would either use what he mentioned above, or use two powerful amps. One for each sub, those type X's drink the power but use it well.


Either way, that is going to be sick!
 
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Old Sep 23, 2007 | 01:36 PM
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3000????


The Type Xs are 1000 watts.

I think the Type Xs might only come in Dual 4 ohm configuration.

So, you are going too need an amp that does 2000 watts RMS at 1 or 4 ohm.
 
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Old Sep 24, 2007 | 02:19 AM
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They are 3000W Peak, 1000W RMS. And yes only D4.
 
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Old Oct 3, 2007 | 02:41 PM
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i would say kicker zx1000.1

itll actually but out more then 1000 and comes with a birthsheet
 
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Old Oct 4, 2007 | 02:04 AM
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That would then require 2 amps because that amp is 1000 @ 1 ohm mono. Not 1000 at 2 ohms mono. If you wanted to run with those ZX1000.1 then it would be approx 250RMS @ 4 ohms. Each 4 ohm vc requires 500. You would under power them dramatically and it would be a waste of money. Plus in order to get the most power the amp would clip and destroy the sub. BAD AMP CHOICE!!!
Ryan
 
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Old Oct 4, 2007 | 07:47 PM
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I'd get the MTX TA92001
OHMS=
4-1000W
2-2000W
1-3000W

strap 2 together for an output of 4000W at 4 ohms 6000W at 2 ohms
 
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Old Oct 9, 2007 | 11:44 PM
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no the kicker zx1000.1 is 1000rms at 2ohms
 
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Old Oct 10, 2007 | 02:17 AM
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You are right. I must have been smoking crack at the time i said that or just really tired. I recind my comments abt the amp. It is 1000 @ 2Ohm Mono.
GOOD Amp Choice. Nice Catch.
 
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Old Oct 13, 2007 | 08:40 PM
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Buy a Zapco Competition 9.0 in it's 4 ohm configuration. They only run about $3500 retail, but you can prob get one on ebay for about $1000.
 
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Old Oct 14, 2007 | 05:53 PM
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Sundown 3kd, and some NSB batts or check out dc audio and their new comp batts. Be prepared to throw down some money. Saw an install where a guy had a 20.1 and two batts in a tool box ; something to think about with the size of some of this equipment. Should be an interesting what ever you decide to do.
 
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Old May 15, 2009 | 11:17 AM
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Pair of MTX 7500 12" woofers, four 6x9 door speakers runs perfect with this setup

https://www.f150online.com/forums/me...seats-used.jpg
 
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Old May 16, 2009 | 10:36 PM
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Holy old thread, batman.
 
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Old May 17, 2009 | 02:21 AM
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2 Rockford 1000.1bd amps ftw.

Probablly one of only 2 rockford amps/subs/speakers i would ever own, the other being the 3sixty.2. Those badboys put out about 1200watts rms at 1 ohm.
 
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