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franlofter
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9/10/2003
01:06:42
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 Subject: Kicker S8L52 Witch Amp do I need?
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Hi All, I have 01 QC and Want to add a Kicker S8L52 8" Solobaric Square Subwoofer with Dual (2 ohm) Voice Coils, I am not sure what Amp I need to get to power this thing I am on a tight budget But want something Decent, Do I need a Mono ,2 channel ,Etc I Might want to hook up other Speakers down the road, What brand and Type of Amp should I get?? Any help would be great, thanks
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franlofter
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9/10/2003
01:11:17
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Oh forgot to mention I Have all stock System in my truck Infinity Speakers and head unit. sounds good to me just needs some Punch.
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DJS
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9/10/2003
07:01:49
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With that speaker, and on a tight budget, I would suggest wiring the vc's in series for a 4 ohm impedance to the amp and then look for one that has speaker level inputs such as the JL Audio e1200 monoblock. It has plenty of power to push that sub and a built in crossover.
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NicIsKewl
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9/10/2003
08:10:17
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I am going with the same sub and i am looking for a decent mono amp that isn't too expensive. Will the JL Audio E1200 work good? I was thinking on getting the Kicker 02KX400.1 200W x 1 Car Amplifier, but any input on this would be great. Thanks.
Nicki
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DJS
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9/10/2003
12:19:23
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Also a good choice.
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NicIsKewl
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9/10/2003
14:35:38
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Which is better?
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JMII
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9/10/2003
16:29:37
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I'm pushing my S8L52 with only 220 watts and it WANTS (and needs) more. The closer you can get to 300 watts the better off you'll be, 350 would be awesome. Wiring the voice coils in series gives a 4 ohm load and most stereo amps will be happy to drive that in a mono/bridged configuration no sweat.
I don't recommend mono amps because it limits your upgrade possiblities later. Get a small stereo amp (100 X 2), bridge it (200 X 1) and when you get the money get a bigger stereo amp (like 200 X 2) and use the smaller one to run you mids/highs - can't do that with a mono amp. Just something to think about.
Oh and make sure to get a crossover on the amp to keep the mid-bass out of the sub, mine is crossed over at 80Hz. It slams hard down low (around 40Hz) but its not great sounding in the upper bass range (maybe cause it's square? or just underpowered in my case? who knows)
- John
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franlofter
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9/11/2003
22:20:52
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I was checking this out INFINITY BASSLINK http://www.circuitcity.com/display_review.jsp?c=1&b=g&OID=44708&catoid=-8871 and I think I am going to go with it I will go down to CC and lusten to it see how it sounds I can get it on ebay brandnew for $200 shipped
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franlofter
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9/12/2003
23:56:08
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I went to Listen to the Baslink 10 at CC it sounds like Crap, I dont want a booming bassI had 2 ADS bookshelf speakers in the back of my van hooked to 200w amp that sounded good to me these only had 6/1/2 woofers in them nice tight bass.
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franlofter
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9/13/2003
00:03:34
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I still have those ADS, they would fit right behind my rear seats of my QC, perhaps I should pull those 6 1/2 out and replace with 4 oHMS woofers?? and hook to a good amp??
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