Amplifiers and subs, need your thoughts
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Amplifiers and subs, need your thoughts
So right now im running a set up that is very under powered I feel. Its 2 12" Sony Xplod 1300w peak / 380rms subs with an Alpine 300w amp.
At this point I feel that even If I got another 300w amp it would still be under powered. Almost wonder if it would sound better to just run one sub off that amp.
But, heres the question, Would it sound better to run two amps to two subs or run one big one?
Alpine MRV-M500 stats
500W RMS X 1 (2Ω, 14.4V, ≤1% THD+N)
300W RMS X 1 (4Ω, 14.4V, ≤1% THD+N)
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At this point I feel that even If I got another 300w amp it would still be under powered. Almost wonder if it would sound better to just run one sub off that amp.
But, heres the question, Would it sound better to run two amps to two subs or run one big one?
Alpine MRV-M500 stats
500W RMS X 1 (2Ω, 14.4V, ≤1% THD+N)
300W RMS X 1 (4Ω, 14.4V, ≤1% THD+N)
mono amp
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Why should I step down in the speaker area to keep a small amp? I will be making less bass to match a sub to that amp. Id rather either get another amp so i can run two amps ad two subs or run a larger amp to power those 2 12s. Seems like this amp i have is more ideal for one speaker anyway.
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Obviously you want to go loud and not necessarily sq. You'll get very different opinions. Running one amp to it will get you better sq and faster response while smoothing out the acoustic "echo". One good sub paired with a great amp will always do better than two average. Invest in a crossover for that sub.according to the music you listen to and the music will improve ten fold.
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