1. What size is the sub? 2. What size amp do you recommend?
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External Width (W) 18.625 in / 473 mm External Height (H) 11.0 in / 279 mm External Depth (D1) 5.125 in / 130 mm Net Weight 17.40 lb / 7.89 kg Amp recommended 100-250 watts of decent quality amps.
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Using the Energy ESW-8HG 8" 200 watt Take Classic subwoofer - just because I like to pair things if I can, sounds very good overall.Enjoy
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I down graded from 2 Fosgate P3's to a single sub to get a little bit of trunk space back (2006 Sentra). I think the sub sounds damn good for just one. I have it in a 1.25 sealed box, hooked up to a Alpine 500W mono amp turned only to half gain with a remote bass knob. I have nothing negative to say about the sub.
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I dont know what kind of amp others are using but these speakers DO NOT need a sub. They are good down to 30hz.But yes, if you want anything lower than that, than yes, you will need a sub.
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The amp choice is really up to you and how many subs and how are you going to wire them up. I have one 12" Type R 4ohm sub wired to 2ohm. Using a Hifonics Zeus 1800 watt mono amp. Assuming that the amp is "actually" capable of pushing 1800w at 1ohm. It should be pushing 900w to the Type R. It sounds amazing in the trunk of my 96 Impala SS. Go with the 4ohm sub if youre going to use two subs, wire them down to 2ohm and find an amp capable of pushing a solid 2000w. Amps will state total power at 1ohm, 2ohm will be half that.
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I am very happy with the sub. Don't have any experience any other quality subs so can't compare. It is quite powerful without being "boomy". I have it in a large carpeted living room. Sorry I could not relate to your question more directly - hope this little bit helps.
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I would recommend a 1000w, as it will give the sub plenty of power, and won't work the amp as hard so it'll stay cooler. I have my gain turned down on my 1000w, the amp didn't even get hot. I have my gain at around 70%. I've also run the sub at 100% gain from the amp, it just hits harder and deeper. Not sure if there will be long term effects that may impact the subs life though, putting more juice to it then what kicker rates it at.
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You would really need a professional PA amp to run this sub, I think it' be way overkill for a home theater system anyways. And you'd probably better off getting an 18" sub for most listening. A home theater subwoofer would likely be of higher sound definition as well.
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This amp is good for any subs, the factor is to get the Ohms as low as possible so you can get advantage of the full power. If you can get 1 ohm you will get the full 1100 Watts. What are your subs specs?
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This speaker system is an excellent buy for the price and it would definitely solve you problem. The sub has it's own amp for power and has output for (i think) 2 speakers but I did not use this because I had receiver. I would recommend using the speakers with a receiver for best results.
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You should be okay with that. Just be sure not to overpower it or you will blow the sub. I've used underpowered amps on mine and they sound amazing!
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I would suggest a mono block amplifier. With those subs this amp will reach thermal shutdown in 20 to thirty minutes
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A bit late on my response, but personally I would go with the Polk. Read up on the issues that these have with Amps and fuses popping and the only option is to replace the Amp (About $160 plus shipping). One Amp replacement puts this sub into a totally different price range with subs that are better for the money.
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I running a 700 watt Arc audio amp into a sealed enclosure of 1.5 SQF And it sounds great. Has as much SLP as my old Alpine R12 ported, maybe even more? Now I am thinking about getting the NS V3 12' 2500 watt Sundown sub! After enjoying the SA 12 I need to hear the V3 and maybe scare some old people while I'm at it! Lol
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Bryce, I run a planet audio 2600 watt amp on my two 10" subs and its plenty of power. I know multiple people who have had great luck with planet audio so far and they're inexpensive.
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It should be plenty, especially with two subs!I have one sub with a little less power going to it and am very pleased with it.Have fun experimenting, I think that is the best part!
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I have a full enclosed box and it sounds great. The design to my box was custom, since for this size of sub, it is a must. The thickness of the box is 1 inch. My sub I have installed in my Baja power boat, so for this reason, I had to have my box made with special marine grade compounds to prevent expansion and distortion to the box. But if you plan on having installed in a vehicle, you shouldn't have an issue with that. One suggestion, this sub does require a lot of power, so I would highly recommended at least 750watt HD amp from JL audio.