Dual 12" Kicker Comp subs in kicker ported box - WHATS A GOOD CHEAP AMP I CAN GET 4IT

[Jordzz]

as title says
Im about to pick up these "Dual 12" Kicker Comp subs in kicker ported box"
and I was just wondering what a good cheap amp would go good with it as I really dont have a clue what I should be looking for.
Cheers

[HCVP]

The more information you give us, the more we can give you.If we know the model number, we can look at the impedance levels of the subs, then once we know your budget, we can begin making reccomendations for you.

[sweefu]

^^^^ He's on the money mate.. if you can tell us which subs they are or the specs of the subs we can give you an idea of an amp/wiring.

Cheers.

[ethann]

From memory there around the 400rms each I think?

[HCVP]

From memory there around the 400rms each I think?

What we are more after is the impedance levels and the amount of coils, rather than their power output.

[nathanVY]

whatever you do dont get a kicker amp, mine always overheats.

[ethann]

whatever you do dont get a kicker amp, mine always overheats.

Haven't had any dramas with my KX600.1
And its the older model..

[HCVP]

whatever you do dont get a kicker amp, mine always overheats.

That's a pretty silly and useless comment to make.Amp's don't overheat, unless they are being miss treated , or miss used.Your amp is most likely underpowered for it's duties, and you are putting it under too much stress.

[nathanVY]

That's a pretty silly and useless comment to make.Amp's don't overheat, unless they are being miss treated , or miss used.Your amp is most likely underpowered for it's duties, and you are putting it under too much stress.

it's running 2 6x9s and a sub. if anything is too much for it, its the sub. I had a less powerful one but swapped with a mate cos his amp couldnt run the sub (that I have now) at all. The sub could be damaged as well.

I thought amps could and did overheat, thanks for clearing that up for me.

[sweefu]

it's running 2 6x9s and a sub. if anything is too much for it, its the sub. I had a less powerful one but swapped with a mate cos his amp couldnt run the sub (that I have now) at all. The sub could be damaged as well.

I thought amps could and did overheat, thanks for clearing that up for me.

Hold up..

your running 2 6x9 inch speakers and a sub off a 600wrms monoblock??

Your problem could start there mate.

[Joe Bellissimo]

as title says
Im about to pick up these "Dual 12" Kicker Comp subs in kicker ported box"
and I was just wondering what a good cheap amp would go good with it as I really dont have a clue what I should be looking for.
Cheers

I'm pretty sure the ones your talking about are 150 rms each and single 4 ohm. Take a picture for us and we can work out the rest.

[acarmody]

it's running 2 6x9s and a sub. if anything is too much for it, its the sub. I had a less powerful one but swapped with a mate cos his amp couldnt run the sub (that I have now) at all. The sub could be damaged as well.

I thought amps could and did overheat, thanks for clearing that up for me.

What model amp are you talking about?

[holdenboy]

Anyway, back to the topic guys......if they are 4 ohm single voice coil then you will need an amp that produces 300-500wrms at 2 ohms, if depends on how much you want to spend, heres a few examples:

Clarion 400wrms @ 2 ohm monoblock, approx. $200.

Kenwood 500wrms @ 2 ohm monoblock, approx. $220.

Kicker 300wrms & 2 ohm monoblock, approx $250.

There will be little difference in sound between those three options, only price, build quality and cosmetics will change.

[Jordzz]

Im probs looking for a sub priced really no more then the 200 mark
Heres a pic of the subs along with the specs hope this helps
Subwoofer Specifications:
12" Comp C12 Subwoofers
Power Handling:
Peak: 600 watts (300 Each)
RMS: 300 watts (150 Each)
Impedance: Dual 2 Ohms
Oversized ports with flared ends for efficient air flow and no noise
ISD (Inverted Structural Design)
Cone's back bracing eliminates distortion
Nickel plated push terminals
Frequency response: 27-500 Hz
Sensitivity: 89 dB

[holdenboy]

Hmm, well after doing abit of research and going off those specs it seems each sub is 2 ohm, so thats a final impedance of either 1 or 4 ohms.
This gives you a few options as far as an amp goes........so you only want to spend $200 on an amp?
Heres a few suggestions that would be suitable:

Jaycar 1 x 500wrms amp, RRP $219.
Clarion 1 x 320wrms amp, Ryda Price $221.05.
Kenwood 1 x 500wrms amp "Clearance" from Ryda $198.85.

[Jordzz]

thanks for that

[HCVP]

My vote goes to the Jaycar amp.For the money your spending, sound quality, even build quality, shouldn't even be on the cards.Raw power, and bang for you buck is what you need.When you say you want a good amp, well for that type of money, good to me is ample power, and a warranty

[2Com]

A friend of mine was running these same kickers on a Kenwood 1000w Monoblock, it makes 500wrms and it runs these subs very well.
The amp brand new is $200 and the Part number is KAC-8104D.
Soundmaster Car Audio - ($198) Kenwood KAC-8104D Amplifier KAC8104D

[stews vtss]

ive got the kicker 400rms *i think it is* monoblock running my comps and i got told thats the right amp for them but kicker amps are expensive and other brands will do the same job