What to power my new subs

[AZ TC 1]

Hey everyone, I was at the USACI/Second Skin show this last weekend, and I won a couple SSA subs, the 12'' DCONs. Anywho, I wanted some input from you guys as to what I should use to power it. A guy I know that works for Diamond Audio suggested this:

Diamond Audio D3 600.1

Someone else said that amp isn't going to push enough power. So, what do you guys think. Any suggestions?

[CrazyKenKid 64]

sundown SAE 1200 (pre-order right now for 280 i think)

better to have more then enough power if you ever want to upgrade! and for that price why not! lol! but that is just my 2cents!

how much for the diamond audio amp? good deal? also i had buddy who had ones of these and i wasn't 2 impressed but the sub did the job and he was happy so who am i to complain! lol!!

Diamond Audio 600.1

Number of Channels 1 - Mono

RMS Power (4 ohms) 300 watts x 1 channel

RMS Power (2 ohms) 450 watts x 1 channel

RMS Power (1 ohm) 600 watts x 1 channel

Bridged RMS Power Not Bridgeable

Total RMS Power Output 600 watts

Peak Power Output N/A

Minimum Impedance Unbridged 1 ohm

Minimum Impedance Bridged Not Bridgeable

THD at Rated RMS Power 0.05%

Speaker Level Inputs No

Preamp Outputs No

Built-in Crossover N/A

High-Pass Crossover Frequency N/A

Low-Pass Crossover Frequency 40 - 210 Hz

Subsonic Filter N/A

Signal-to-Noise Ratio 90 dB

Channel Separation N/A

Bass Boost -18 - 18 dB ( 28 - 80 Hz)

Bass/Gain Remote N/A

Fan Cooled No

Fuse Rating 35A x 2

Edited October 20, 2009 by CrazyKenKid

[AZ TC 1]

sundown SAE 1200 (pre-order right now for 280 i think)

better to have more then enough power if you ever want to upgrade! and for that price why not! lol! but that is just my 2cents!

how much for the diamond audio amp? good deal? also i had buddy who had ones of these and i wasn't 2 impressed but the sub did the job and he was happy so who am i to complain! lol!!

Diamond Audio 600.1

Number of Channels 1 - Mono

RMS Power (4 ohms) 300 watts x 1 channel

RMS Power (2 ohms) 450 watts x 1 channel

RMS Power (1 ohm) 600 watts x 1 channel

Bridged RMS Power Not Bridgeable

Total RMS Power Output 600 watts

Peak Power Output N/A

Minimum Impedance Unbridged 1 ohm

Minimum Impedance Bridged Not Bridgeable

THD at Rated RMS Power 0.05%

Speaker Level Inputs No

Preamp Outputs No

Built-in Crossover N/A

High-Pass Crossover Frequency N/A

Low-Pass Crossover Frequency 40 - 210 Hz

Subsonic Filter N/A

Signal-to-Noise Ratio 90 dB

Channel Separation N/A

Bass Boost -18 - 18 dB ( 28 - 80 Hz)

Bass/Gain Remote N/A

Fan Cooled No

Fuse Rating 35A x 2

I'm getting it for 160 used. Will it have problem power the 2 DCONs though?

[CrazyKenKid 64]

shouldn't but if you plan on upgrading to something that can take more power!

this is the subs you won right?

http://www.soundsolutionsaudio.com/store/products/12%22-SSA-DCON-12D4.html

Edited October 20, 2009 by CrazyKenKid

[CrazyKenKid 64]

but i would wiat for someone else to chime in who has these subs, before you make your purchase!

[AZ TC 1]

Yeah, those are it.

[AZ TC 1]

but i would wiat for someone else to chime in who has these subs, before you make your purchase!

Lol, yeah. I've got different opinions from the 2 people I've talked to, so that's why im bringing it to a larger audience. thanks for your help though, I appreciate it.

[CrazyKenKid 64]

no problem man! and welcome to the SSA forums! it is a nice place to be with very knowledgeable ppl!!! it jsut takes some time for them to get back to you! also make sure to read the noob posting guide if you haven't so already!! it is a good read, and before asking question plz do some googling so you can bring something to the post!! and if you follow those simple rules you should be all set and no one will complain about you!!! )

and enjoy your stay!

hey maybe make a pull!! enough or not enough power lol!!

i find that way is much more effecient for getting someoens opinion most of the time they don't feel like posting but if you have something setup like a poll they will jsut say yes or no lol!! and that is easier to do then typing something out!

Edited October 20, 2009 by CrazyKenKid

[AZ TC 1]

so, no other opinions?

[ppiflat10s 3]

you can get the D3 600.1 refurbished for 140 shipped on ebay.

[lithium 358]

what subs? what VC config (dvc 4 or 2 ohm)?

[Aaron Clinton 2,372]

Congrats on winning a pair of our Dcon's!! As for power, the D3 600.1 is plenty of power for the Dcon's. They sound great and have more then enough output in smaller ported boxes.

[Aaron Clinton 2,372]

Oh, and welcome to SSA.