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dr_hypothesis
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Right now I think I've decided to upgrade to 2 RE HC 15s. Plan on using a 2k watt amp to power them.

I'm not made of money, so what is the best bang for the buck out there today?

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Best bang for the buck IMO by FAR....

Autotek MX5000

SOLID 2000w+

Ebay....$550 :-)

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dr_hypothesis
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After seeing the max current draw on one of those, I'm beginning to think I'm gonna have to run a much smaller amp.

I only have a 190amp alt. This is not for competing.

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2001 Chevy Impala

Eclipse 8445
(2) Fi BTL 18s (walled)
ID 6.5 Chameleons
Sundown 100.4
Cactus Sounds 5kw
Iraggi 320amp Alt
XS Power Batts
KnuKonceptz Wiring
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I'd say look at the Crossfire VR2000D. 2kw @ 2ohms. www.crossfirecaraudio.com for more details.

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Hit up Navi Driver for info about Crossfire amps. He knows his Crossfire.
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Well,

Regardless of WHAT 2kw+ amp you look for....current draw is going to be WELL above 190amps.

The 2000D draws WELL above 200amps at full tilt.

Hell, an MMATS D300HC drew 170amps to do 1700w.

I'd say possibly look at a 1000-1200w amp. That'll do the job MORE then fine. If it isn't for competing, you won't appreciate the extra 1-3dbs you'll gain from having the additional power anyway. Just my 2cents.

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Well, I already have the JBL 1200.1 and have used an MTX 6304 at the same time with limited light dimmage.

Say the JBL did 1300 and the MTX would of been say 150 x 2 and the rears were bridged, so maybe 300 or so there.

I'm not really sure how much I can get away with.

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2001 Chevy Impala

Eclipse 8445
(2) Fi BTL 18s (walled)
ID 6.5 Chameleons
Sundown 100.4
Cactus Sounds 5kw
Iraggi 320amp Alt
XS Power Batts
KnuKonceptz Wiring
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So, scratch the 2k option. How about a 1,500 - 1,800 watt amp, that's better then the JBL. That's 1 ohm stable and has a subsonic filter.

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2001 Chevy Impala

Eclipse 8445
(2) Fi BTL 18s (walled)
ID 6.5 Chameleons
Sundown 100.4
Cactus Sounds 5kw
Iraggi 320amp Alt
XS Power Batts
KnuKonceptz Wiring
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what ohm load are each coil
Im using the lanzar vibe 1800ds
1200 rms@1.3 ohm
(is 1 ohm stable) for 250 -400 bucks for a decent amp quality and actually output
Ive heard here in the forum that it daoes right at its rms rating
Also
Power acoustics
padb2400 and 1800 should do close to itsrated power
and descent quality and cheap
usa 2000 well past the rated power good quality about 1000-1500
good luck,
Bobby

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dr_hypothesis
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Well, I might just stick with my 15w3s and do a 14 or 15 cube wall tuned to 35hz with 150 square inches of port. They're dual 4 ohm coils.

My JBL 1200.1 is great and all, but I'd like something with a built-in subsonic filter and better crossover.

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Eclipse 8445
(2) Fi BTL 18s (walled)
ID 6.5 Chameleons
Sundown 100.4
Cactus Sounds 5kw
Iraggi 320amp Alt
XS Power Batts
KnuKonceptz Wiring
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how about the tsunami 1800 tsunami at ED

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quote:
Originally posted by dr_hypothesis:
So, scratch the 2k option. How about a 1,500 - 1,800 watt amp, that's better then the JBL. That's 1 ohm stable and has a subsonic filter.
Autotek XS1500.1 (or is it the 1600.1 now [Confused] )

They are nicely priced and do their power.

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quote:
Originally posted by dr_hypothesis:
After seeing the max current draw on one of those, I'm beginning to think I'm gonna have to run a much smaller amp.

I only have a 190amp alt. This is not for competing.
If your not competing then obviously this is for music. On most typical music the amp will not come close to drawing maximum power. I could daily drive two kilowatts with a stock alt and one battery. It mainly depends on your listening habits.

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dr_hypothesis
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Is the Tsunami 1 ohm stable? Looks nice as hell.

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Eclipse 8445
(2) Fi BTL 18s (walled)
ID 6.5 Chameleons
Sundown 100.4
Cactus Sounds 5kw
Iraggi 320amp Alt
XS Power Batts
KnuKonceptz Wiring
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