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[MatrixNubee]

So I'm FINALLY going to be getting my fist sub system in the near future

My set up will be the following:

10 inch Kicker Comp CVT sub in a small box that will be fitted to go under the front passenger seat. I will be connecting this to my already installed Kenwood Excelon kdc-x993 HU.

What I need help with is what kind of amp should I run with this set-up? I'm a nube when it comes to this kind of stuff so I'm not sure what brand and power wattage I should get. I don't want anything that's gonna be super duper expensive, but I want something that's gonna power the sub pretty well and give it some good punch, but nothing explosive, like something youd need for lets say 2 12's you know?

I've seen some people ask others what kinda music they play cuz that helps people decide what equipment to get. So I'll go ahead and answer that question now: I play alot of hip hop and rap, some alternative music, and just lately getting into the dubstep scene. Those are the 3 kinds of music I listen to, not much else actually.


Any help, guidance and opinions will be greatly appreciated guys, I plan on getting this set-up done in 2-3 weeks!

Edited by MatrixNubee, 22 May 2011 - 11:52 PM.

[trixster2005]

ill bring my amp. its a 350 watt kenwood

[Whosjorgey]

I have 2 12" kicker Comp's pounding through a 800w Sony xplod amp and it punches hard...I would suggest going with a any good class D amp. That's if your only connecting Subs..class D amps bring out the deepest Bass' no treble/HpF just the lows...if its just the 10" I would suggest a Kenwood 800/1000w class D amp ..but if you go with anything over 1000w you'll need a Capacitor..that helps hold power from the battery to the amp to the subs to give it a constant punch..if not it'll bump at first but then by let's say second verse the bass won't be as loud.

[MatrixNubee]

^ thanks for the post man, any specific model Kenwood amp you'd recommend? Link to it? There are so many different types idk which one to look at lol

[MatrixNubee]

I took a look at Crutchfield and they have 3 Kenwood Amps:

http://www.crutchfie...FFBrand|Kenwood


I'm not concerned about the prices of each, but the specs. What should I be looking at in terms of the ohms and watts? is 900 watts maybe a lil too much for the 1 10inch sub I'll be powering? is 750 watts ok?

[MatrixNubee]

So after calling up an audio shop by my work I think I'm gonna go with this one if i can:

http://www.crutchfie...FFBrand|Kenwood


What's your guys' thoughts?

[Whosjorgey]

^That'll most likely do the trick...check the specs of the sub it should say max power etc etc.

[shawngeeves]

I'm looking to pick up this beast, eventually:
http://www.sonicelec...NX4.80-500.html

The price seems right too. There are many more listed on that site, check it out. Haven't ordered from them as of yet, but I've read good things around the net.

[danimal86]

That one should be good, but expensive for a 300 watt RMS amp! Whats the ft^3 of the box? Go to a fabric store and get some pillow filler, and pack your box with it....it will help since your box is going to be small! Dont bother getting a capacitor. It will do nothing for you!

[Whosjorgey]

danimal86, on 23 May 2011 - 01:49 PM, said:

That one should be good, but expensive for a 300 watt RMS amp! Whats the ft^3 of the box? Go to a fabric store and get some pillow filler, and pack your box with it....it will help since your box is going to be small! Dont bother getting a capacitor. It will do nothing for you!

The cap was only if he was going 1000W plus.

[MatrixNubee]

Whosjorgey, on 23 May 2011 - 01:39 PM, said:

^That'll most likely do the trick...check the specs of the sub it should say max power etc etc.

Thanks for the confirmation man, I am in the process of double checking both specs for the sub and amp to make sure they will work together

danimal86, on 23 May 2011 - 01:49 PM, said:

That one should be good, but expensive for a 300 watt RMS amp! Whats the ft^3 of the box? Go to a fabric store and get some pillow filler, and pack your box with it....it will help since your box is going to be small! Dont bother getting a capacitor. It will do nothing for you!

I plan on getting the amp somewhere else for way cheaper hopefully Just wanted to post up that link for spec purposes only.

[Whosjorgey]

My setup.

[MatrixNubee]

Nice looking setup man!

Ahhh I can't wait to get mine, im so impatient lol

[danimal86]

Whosjorgey, on 23 May 2011 - 01:52 PM, said:

danimal86, on 23 May 2011 - 01:49 PM, said:

That one should be good, but expensive for a 300 watt RMS amp! Whats the ft^3 of the box? Go to a fabric store and get some pillow filler, and pack your box with it....it will help since your box is going to be small! Dont bother getting a capacitor. It will do nothing for you!

The cap was only if he was going 1000W plus.

Crapacitors are a band-aid (and a small one at that) for a weak electrical system.

[JordanXRS]

danimal86, on 23 May 2011 - 04:09 PM, said:

Whosjorgey, on 23 May 2011 - 01:52 PM, said:

danimal86, on 23 May 2011 - 01:49 PM, said:

That one should be good, but expensive for a 300 watt RMS amp! Whats the ft^3 of the box? Go to a fabric store and get some pillow filler, and pack your box with it....it will help since your box is going to be small! Dont bother getting a capacitor. It will do nothing for you!

The cap was only if he was going 1000W plus.

Crapacitors are a band-aid (and a small one at that) for a weak electrical system.

Truth.

[HESS]

I'm running a 2 12s with an 800watt amp 400watt RMS. No Cap. Everything is normal besides the rare harsh-start.

oh my advice,

Get sound deadening first.

[MatrixNubee]

Thanks for the tip Hess!

Still planning on doing this set up later next week. I hate waiting