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whats up guys ?? well ok plain and simple when it comes to car audio IM A IDOIT lol. I want these subs http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_11346_Kicker+Solo-Baric+L7+08S12L74.html

i love em my buddy had them in his caddy sls and i fell in love. I need to know what amp do i need to handle these without messin anything up ?? he had a alpine sometinhg i dont remember what now but it doesnt ahve to be alpine but something good. does it have to be mono or D class or what ? thanks alot guys
 
RMS is an abbreviation that stands for "Root Mean Squared," and is a formula that is used to calculate an approximate average for the power an amplifier can continuously create. When used in reference to speakers or mostly for a speaker's max wattage in general, the term is used to signify the square root of the max wattage. For example: The speaker has 800 watts max, 400 watts RMS.
The RMS formula would be of great significance for the car stereo competitors who need the best sound to win a competition or for musicians needing to know what wattage in an amplifier they need to play an arena concert. However, RMS is not a standard for measuring speaker wattage and is typically used only to give an approximate average in ratings.
Take into consideration the difference between Continuous RMS and Peak RMS. Continuous RMS, when used to measure speaker wattage, is an average for continuous sound at a level that does not distort the sound coming out of the speaker. Peak RMS is the average for a speaker when it is at its loudest. For best sound quality and speaker life, playing sound that is at a medium level is suggested.
The function of RMS is to be an averaging tool when looking at sine-waves of different sounds. Through a speaker, sine-waves are modulated and can only be calculated by averaging out a number of similar points in the waveform.
Though RMS can be used to measure a solid-state amplifier wattage, RMS cannot be used to calculate the power of a tube amplifier. Tube amplifiers have a formula all there own.
 
It depends on how many subs you want.

That particular sub has a dual 4 ohm voice coil. What this means is that it can be wired to either a 2 ohm or 8 ohm load. If you get two, you can wire it to either a 1 ohm or 4 ohm load.

So for one sub you need an amp that puts out around 750 watts RMS at 2 ohms. For two subs, you need an amp that puts out around 1500 watts RMS at either 1 ohm or 4 ohms. For amp choice try to stick to good quality brands and avoid the cheap ebay brands.

I would recommend one of those subs in a ported box; note that those subs require very large boxes...you're looking around 3 cubic feet for best performance.
 
I know alot of people like kicker but i really dont like them that much ,there are alot of subs out there for the same price that will sound way better. You are pretty much just paying for the name.Were you looking for just 1 or 2 of those subs?
 
lol i ddint need the break down of its make up lol but thanks alot helped alot lol. Umm im wanting 2 see im really not a sub guy but i think it would just sound fn aswome in the ls. they were bad in my friends caddy but im still shopping for some so we will see. friend has one audiobahn importal for sale with the audiobahn amp he has in his CTS-V but he wants it out now i might hop on it if its the right price
 
If you go to a sound competition you will see all types of subs winning in virtually any category. There is no one brand or model that is universally better than others. It all depends on how it is installed and how your system is tuned.
 
despot said:
It depends on how many subs you want.

That particular sub has a dual 4 ohm voice coil. What this means is that it can be wired to either a 2 ohm or 8 ohm load. If you get two, you can wire it to either a 1 ohm or 4 ohm load.

So for one sub you need an amp that puts out around 750 watts RMS at 2 ohms. For two subs, you need an amp that puts out around 1500 watts RMS at either 1 ohm or 4 ohms. For amp choice try to stick to good quality brands and avoid the cheap ebay brands.

I would recommend one of those subs in a ported box; note that those subs require very large boxes...you're looking around 3 cubic feet for best performance.
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perfect amp requirements for those subs
the amp that djknowledge linked to would be great

true on they really like big boxes, my two 15"s are very happy in there 6 cubic foot SEALED box

despot said:
If you go to a sound competition you will see all types of subs winning in virtually any category. There is no one brand or model that is universally better than others. It all depends on how it is installed and how your system is tuned.
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the box is VERY important, it must be made to just the right size for the subs and the port size is also very important (if you go with a vented enclosure)

i have made boxes for mediocre subs that have sounded great and i have heard great subs sound like sh1t because they where put in cheap or mis-sized boxes
 
Never heard of nakamichi before. RE is some good isht.
 
nakamichi makes some of the best electronics ,they have been around for years ,they are more into home audio but they make some factory stuff that comes in lexus and maybe some others.
 
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