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[quote="npcout"]Thanks a lot guys. I will probobly go with a 2 channel bridgable amp since they tend to be a little cheaper.

Now how many watts RMS am i looking for? Theres only 1 connection on my box, so say i have a2 channel amp, 400RMS bridged, does that mean each sub will put out 400RMS or each sub 200RMS? What RMS range should i be looking into? And since there is only 1 connection on the box, does tht mean its basically 1 channel, thats why mono amp would be sufficent?

Thanks alot,

Mike[/quote]

You will probably want to look for about 450-600 watts RMS. I really wouldnt push those too hard. Stay on the low side of things.

If an amp says 400rms Bridged, then each sub will get 200 rms...the power gets divided.

The 1 connection on the box means that the subs are wired together in either series or parallel. You COULD run the subs in stereo, but they sound much better played in MONO configuration. So basically, you only need one set of outputs. Look for a decent 2 channel amp, that puts out about 500rms bridged, or a good mono amp that puts out the same. If they are decent quality, they should be about the same price.

[quote]Thanks a lot guys. I will probobly go with a 2 channel bridgable amp since they tend to be a little cheaper. [/quote]

I think the mono's tend to be cheaper?? Anyway do you know how your subs are wire, what ohm are they?

[quote]400RMS bridged, does that mean each sub will put out 400RMS or each sub 200RMS?[/quote]

Each sub would get 200rms. Look for a JBLbp600.1 That would be a great investment for your next system also.

Thanks a lot guys. I will probobly go with a 2 channel bridgable amp since they tend to be a little cheaper.

Now how many watts RMS am i looking for? Theres only 1 connection on my box, so say i have a2 channel amp, 400RMS bridged, does that mean each sub will put out 400RMS or each sub 200RMS? What RMS range should i be looking into? And since there is only 1 connection on the box, does tht mean its basically 1 channel, thats why mono amp would be sufficent?

Thanks alot,

Mike

you can either get a mono amp or a two channel amp that is bridgable....

You will have to have a mono amp.

If the subs rated for 300 WRMS then you should be able to put that into it...

I would offer them slightly less though...

if you want a new amp for the subs, get a mono...you don't need 2 channels. like ryan said, look at a JBL bp600.1, its a good inexpensive amp. you can find cheaper, but those amps aren't an investment, they steal your money because they are crappy.

It does actually sound very good. The place that installed was surprised (they sell top brand stuff) the guy was like for the brand i thought it would be a peice of shit but it turned out to be really decent for an inexpensive product. Im satisfied, but i want to power my speakers so id figure id get a little more power since i have the chance.

You guys wouldnt be able to help me tho, as to what kind of amp i want since theres one connection on the box? 2 channel? Mono?

i have actually heard this box in a customers car....its not as bad as you would think...for the money i would do exactly what you are talking about..then save a little and sell your stuff to a buddy who has less money than you and upgrade....

It might be possiable to drop it to 2 ohms, but that all depends on the impedance of the speakers. They might be 8 ohms a peice and wired to drop the resistance to 4 ohms as it it.

The only real way to know is pull a speaker out, and see what it says on the back, or test it with an ohm meter. If we knew the ohm load of each speaker, and the way they are currently wired, we could tell you what all your options are.

If you want the easy / cheap way out, look into an amp like the JBL BP 600.1, like justin sugested. That way it won't matter how the box is wired, or the ohm load of the subs. Then you can just hook it up like it is, and be done with it.

[quote="High Society"]If you want anything better then you got. You WILL have to save[/quote]

Well said!

We have all been there, 17 years old and broke and wanting the loudest system for cheap. There is only one thing you can do, and it's the most hardest thing to do when your young, and broke. If you want anything better then you got. You WILL have to save. Waiting for something you really want can suck, but in the long run, will save you money. Set your sights on a system you really want, and save, save, save. Because once you finally get everything you want.


It will be all :) :) :)