Amp to power 12" Q

[sgreer5 0]

Im getting a 12" FI Q with the cooling package. It will be put into a 2.5 cu ft. box tuned to 31-33hz (cant deside yet). But I really want to know a good amp to power it with that will not kill my wallet or my electrical in my car. Iv got stock alt and bat with a big 3 upgrade and a 5 farad cap. Also I DO NOT plan on running at 1 ohm b/c i want good SQ. Any input is greatly appreciated! Thanks

[Aaron Clinton 2,372]

Chances are, you will hear little to no difference in clarity between 1 ohm and 2 ohms. What is your budget and goals? You could easily run a 500 watt amplifier and be very happy, or run a 1200+ watt amp. Just depends if you really feel you need the extra wattage, which I am guessing you do based on the cooling upgrade.

[sgreer5 0]

Chances are, you will hear little to no difference in clarity between 1 ohm and 2 ohms. What is your budget and goals? You could easily run a 500 watt amplifier and be very happy, or run a 1200+ watt amp. Just depends if you really feel you need the extra wattage, which I am guessing you do based on the cooling upgrade.

I dont want to spend much more than 300 for an amp. And Im a firm believer in running AT LEAST rms to the sub. That way I dont put any stress on any equipment. And I dont have to buy the cooling upgrade I just thought it would help the sub run better. And my goal is SQ. I know the Q can get loud but I have also heard many talk of its superb SQ.

[Aaron Clinton 2,372]

Chances are, you will hear little to no difference in clarity between 1 ohm and 2 ohms. What is your budget and goals? You could easily run a 500 watt amplifier and be very happy, or run a 1200+ watt amp. Just depends if you really feel you need the extra wattage, which I am guessing you do based on the cooling upgrade.

I dont want to spend much more than 300 for an amp. And Im a firm believer in running AT LEAST rms to the sub. That way I dont put any stress on any equipment. And I dont have to buy the cooling upgrade I just thought it would help the sub run better. And my goal is SQ. I know the Q can get loud but I have also heard many talk of its superb SQ.

Those two underlined above are not really connected. You can easily run less power and put less strain, both electrically and mechanically on your equipment (pending you are not clipping the signal). There is no law that says you must run RMS to the sub, headroom can be a good thing, but not required. The cooling option was essentially meant for those pushing the thermal limits of the sub woofer, it performs perfectly well without it if it is not really needed.

[smashedz28 110]

ive heard a Q 12" on an audiopipe 1500d, cheap amp and sounds great. friend of mine has it, i built his box to fi's specs for the 12". sounds decent. Q takes every bit of the Ap1500 with no problems. Although its at a 1 ohm load.

[sgreer5 0]

Chances are, you will hear little to no difference in clarity between 1 ohm and 2 ohms. What is your budget and goals? You could easily run a 500 watt amplifier and be very happy, or run a 1200+ watt amp. Just depends if you really feel you need the extra wattage, which I am guessing you do based on the cooling upgrade.

I dont want to spend much more than 300 for an amp. And Im a firm believer in running AT LEAST rms to the sub. That way I dont put any stress on any equipment. And I dont have to buy the cooling upgrade I just thought it would help the sub run better. And my goal is SQ. I know the Q can get loud but I have also heard many talk of its superb SQ.

Those two underlined above are not really connected. You can easily run less power and put less strain, both electrically and mechanically on your equipment (pending you are not clipping the signal). There is no law that says you must run RMS to the sub, headroom can be a good thing, but not required. The cooling option was essentially meant for those pushing the thermal limits of the sub woofer, it performs perfectly well without it if it is not really needed.

Ok well any suggestions for an amp in the 1krms range? And thanks then i might save myself 30 buck without buying that cooling option (: i thought it would be crazy not to but now im starting to see that if im just going to run around 1k rms then i dont need it.

[Aaron Clinton 2,372]

Chances are, you will hear little to no difference in clarity between 1 ohm and 2 ohms. What is your budget and goals? You could easily run a 500 watt amplifier and be very happy, or run a 1200+ watt amp. Just depends if you really feel you need the extra wattage, which I am guessing you do based on the cooling upgrade.

I dont want to spend much more than 300 for an amp. And Im a firm believer in running AT LEAST rms to the sub. That way I dont put any stress on any equipment. And I dont have to buy the cooling upgrade I just thought it would help the sub run better. And my goal is SQ. I know the Q can get loud but I have also heard many talk of its superb SQ.

Those two underlined above are not really connected. You can easily run less power and put less strain, both electrically and mechanically on your equipment (pending you are not clipping the signal). There is no law that says you must run RMS to the sub, headroom can be a good thing, but not required. The cooling option was essentially meant for those pushing the thermal limits of the sub woofer, it performs perfectly well without it if it is not really needed.

Ok well any suggestions for an amp in the 1krms range? And thanks then i might save myself 30 buck without buying that cooling option (: i thought it would be crazy not to but now im starting to see that if im just going to run around 1k rms then i dont need it.

If you are not going to push the upper limits of the driver on a steady and extended basis, you should be ok with out. As for suggestions, I am biased, so I will let a few others offer up ideas.

[S.DeYoung 968]

I have a MB Quart DSC1500.1 for sale for $150. 1500wrms@1ohm.

[sgreer5 0]

Iv narrowed it down to several.

If I run at 1 ohm: Sundown Audio SAZ-1000d, Hifonics BRZ 1200.1, MTX JH-1200, Soundstream DTR1.1400D

or if I run 2 ohms: Hifonics BRZ 1700.1, Rockford Fosgate r1000.1, Alpine MPR-1000, Plannet Audio BB2400.1, Soundstream DTR1.1700D

ANY input on these would be great

[Mac N Cheese 90]

Iv narrowed it down to several.

If I run at 1 ohm: Sundown Audio SAZ-1000d, Hifonics BRZ 1200.1, MTX JH-1200, Soundstream DTR1.1400D

or if I run 2 ohms: Hifonics BRZ 1700.1, Rockford Fosgate r1000.1, Alpine MPR-1000, Plannet Audio BB2400.1, Soundstream DTR1.1700D

ANY input on these would be great

I have a Alpine MRP M1000 that i am willing to get rid of. The only problem with those amps are the SSF's are set at 15 Hz so you have to be careful. But either way PM sent

[///M5 2,833]

Chances are, you will hear little to no difference in clarity between 1 ohm and 2 ohms. What is your budget and goals? You could easily run a 500 watt amplifier and be very happy, or run a 1200+ watt amp. Just depends if you really feel you need the extra wattage, which I am guessing you do based on the cooling upgrade.

I dont want to spend much more than 300 for an amp. And Im a firm believer in running AT LEAST rms to the sub. That way I dont put any stress on any equipment. And I dont have to buy the cooling upgrade I just thought it would help the sub run better. And my goal is SQ. I know the Q can get loud but I have also heard many talk of its superb SQ.

Those two things have nothing in common either. The biggest improvement you'll have in the SQ domain is to spend a ton more time with your front stage.

[sgreer5 0]

Chances are, you will hear little to no difference in clarity between 1 ohm and 2 ohms. What is your budget and goals? You could easily run a 500 watt amplifier and be very happy, or run a 1200+ watt amp. Just depends if you really feel you need the extra wattage, which I am guessing you do based on the cooling upgrade.

I dont want to spend much more than 300 for an amp. And Im a firm believer in running AT LEAST rms to the sub. That way I dont put any stress on any equipment. And I dont have to buy the cooling upgrade I just thought it would help the sub run better. And my goal is SQ. I know the Q can get loud but I have also heard many talk of its superb SQ.

Those two things have nothing in common either. The biggest improvement you'll have in the SQ domain is to spend a ton more time with your front stage.

Ok sorry. Here is what i meant. I want my sub to be very clear and have a great range.