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Old Mar 19, 2002 | 05:09 PM
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I'm helpin my friend, and i need help......

Ok, I was wondering, to power two subs, should my friend get a 2 channel amp, or a 4 channel amp? Thanks alot!
 
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Old Mar 19, 2002 | 08:01 PM
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I've got a mono class D amp powering a Thunderform with 2 subs in it. Hope this helps a little.

Bob
 
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Old Mar 20, 2002 | 05:29 PM
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Is it 2 channel or 4 channel
 
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Old Mar 20, 2002 | 09:35 PM
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It's a one channel class D amp for subs. Works good and doesn't get hot.

Bob
 
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Old Mar 20, 2002 | 09:41 PM
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If you could help me, would 2 channel amp work? I just don't understand the whole concept
 
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Old Mar 20, 2002 | 09:58 PM
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Question I think a 2 channel will work.

But I don't know for sure. I think with a 2 channel you have to bridge the amp which I don't know too much about. From what I've read here you can do it no problem but but a Class D amp is preferred.

Bob
 
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Old Mar 20, 2002 | 10:24 PM
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We'll figure it out, if i got questions i know where to come.. I've gotta get an amp and put it all together this weekend or next..
 
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Old Mar 21, 2002 | 09:20 AM
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What subs are you planning to use? I like using class d amps for subs as the case is smaller, less heat, and very efficeint. You can use a 2 or 4ch amp. Depends on the subs single or dual voice coil. 4ohm, 8ohm 2ohm we need this info in order to help
 
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Old Mar 21, 2002 | 05:10 PM
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Ok, my friend is gettin it from Crutchfield:


Two kicker full range truck boxes including:
Two Kicker 10" subs.. 6-150 watts RMS/ 250 peak per channel
Here it is.... Well they, it includes two http://www.crutchfield.com/cgi-bin/S...ST1000&o=m&a=0
 
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Old Mar 22, 2002 | 09:06 AM
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For a friend....

http://communities.msn.com/FordMustangsandFastFords
 
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Old Mar 22, 2002 | 02:09 PM
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These boxes need a stereo signal. get a 2 channel amp and run in in stereo left an right. You can feed those boxes easily with a 50w/ch up to 200w/ch amp. The US Acoustics amps are a good buy for that application.
 
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Old Mar 22, 2002 | 05:10 PM
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Sorry, i didn't understand that
 
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Old Mar 22, 2002 | 08:14 PM
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Here is what I'm feeding my MTX Thunderform 2x10 T6000s in my 02 L.

JL Audio 250/1 monoblock 2->1 subwoofer amp

It accepts stereo inputs and has dual mono outputs. I love this amp! If you need more loud, try the 500-1. The 6x8s are fed with a 300/4.
 
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Old Mar 22, 2002 | 11:19 PM
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How much does the 500/1 run, cus i need one for myself to run my 10" sub
 
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Old Mar 23, 2002 | 09:11 AM
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Tweeter wants $550 for one. You might be able to find it cheaper somewhere else.

Tweeter JL Audio 500/1
 
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