What amp do I need?

[chrism182]

I'm looking to upgrade from my current sound system (aXis 400w amp + 12" aXis sub) to 2 Clarion subs and amps.

I wanna get 2 of these subs - Clarion Australia | WQ3010D

I take it I need 2 amps to run this, so my question is which Clarion amps do I need and what would be the minimum?

Clarion Australia | Amplifiers

Cheers,
Chris.

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[holdenboy]

Alrighty those subs are 500wrms each and are 4 ohm dual voice coil. So ideally an amp with 1000wrms+ at 1 ohm impedance or 2 amps with 500wrms+ each at 2 ohm impedance.
This gives you two options from Clarion, depending on how much you want to spend:
2 x Clarion XR2110s, 400wrms at 2 ohm. A little underpowered for those subs but still OK. Total RRP $538.
2 x Clarion XH7110s, 850wrms at 2 ohms. A little overkill but thats a good thing. Total RRP $1198.

So theres your options from Clarion, but if youre willing to go with another brand.....

Fusion 1500wrms @ 1 ohm monoblock, Ryda Price $370. This gives you a similar amount of power to the XH7110s, but at less than 1/3rd of the price.
Kenwood 900wrms+ @ 1 ohm monoblock, Ryda Price $350.

So yeah, as you can see theres probably better options for the money other than Clarion. But in saying that they do make good quality amps and the new models look cool!

[chrism182]

so the 2 XR2110's will run the 2 subs with no problem?

[madnuts]

i run the Fusion 1500wrms @ 1 ohm monoblock in my car with 2 Pioneer subs it runs them fine havnt had a problem with them

[chrism182]

Also, what gauge wiring would i need? is 8 still ok?

[holdenboy]

Yep the 2 XR2110's will run them fine. Personally i would use 2 runs of 4AWG or a single run of 0AWG then use a distribution block to split it into 2 4AWG cables. Just to make sure theyre not missing out on power.