which amp to use?

bjboertje · #1 03-02-2005, 01:08 PM

I am looking at two amps: the Boss RIP-896 and the Boss PD-2000. The subs I am hooking it up to will be two Volfenhag ZX4712s. Which amp would work best, also would it be OK to mount the amp vertically? This is my first system so any sugguestions would be helpful.

sr20de4evr · #2 03-02-2005, 01:09 PM

Boss is not a good brand, you'll have nothing but problems if you go with them. The same can be said for Volfenhag, but if you already have them then it's a little late for that. How much do you want to spend on an amp for these?

bjboertje · #3 03-02-2005, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by sr20de4evr

Boss is not a good brand, you'll have nothing but problems if you go with them. The same can be said for Volfenhag, but if you already have them then it's a little late for that. How much do you want to spend on an amp for these?

I don't want to spend over 200 on an amp, don't have the subs yet

sr20de4evr · #4 03-02-2005, 01:19 PM

well then I guess it depends on how much power you need, $200 is high enough to get something reasonable in most power ranges, unless you're looking for a kW or more. Are you willing to change the sub choice? If so I would recommend it, but again we would need a price range to recommend a good replacement.

bjboertje · #5 03-02-2005, 02:39 PM

no more than $200 on the amp, no more than $200 on the subs+box. what do you sugguest, looking for around 1000 w/max, 500 w/rms per sub

ngsm13 · #6 03-02-2005, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by bjboertje

no more than $200 on the amp, no more than $200 on the subs+box. what do you sugguest, looking for around 1000 w/max, 500 w/rms per sub

I'd look into some Incriminator Audio 187's. www.incriminatoraudio.com

As far as amps, look into Profile, JBL, Lanzar, etc. peace

NG

bjboertje · #7 03-02-2005, 03:34 PM

those are not powerful enough, and also too expensive, if you find a sub with 1000 w/peak under $70 let me know. the volfenhags are the best i see so far

Mannyb18b · #8 03-02-2005, 03:58 PM

OMG. trust me, listen to us. Your 1000w/ subs under 70bucks are pure SHIT. Volfenhag, Pyle an all that shit your lookin at is GARBAGE. 187's would kill em. Listen to NG

ponchonutty · #9 03-03-2005, 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by bjboertje

no more than $200 on the amp, no more than $200 on the subs+box. what do you sugguest, looking for around 1000 w/max, 500 w/rms per sub

http://www.directed.com/coms.asp

Look at the Extreme line. They'll be right where you want to be money wise. They are a little better than what you are looking at. More importantly, they'll do what they say they will do!

Go with 2 Extreme 12" subs and the 1500x
mono block sub amp.

threedd97 · #10 03-03-2005, 10:06 AM

If you put 1000w to those subs you'll dig those subs their own grave.

bjboertje · #11 03-03-2005, 10:11 AM

i am looking at some subs + box at a local pawn shop. the guy has some boss, audiobahn, and rockford, listed in price from least to most. would the boss be a decent system?

95cord · #12 03-03-2005, 10:49 AM

i wouldn't go with the boss, at least go with audiobahn they are a better known company with better products.

ngsm13 · #13 03-03-2005, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by bjboertje

those are not powerful enough, and also too expensive, if you find a sub with 1000 w/peak under $70 let me know. the volfenhags are the best i see so far

I forgot to list that you have to CALL for direct pricing! It's MUCH cheaper than listed MSRP and it'll fit in your budget. Also, the 187's will MURDER anything listed in this thread PERIOD.

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Originally Posted by bjboertje

i am looking at some subs + box at a local pawn shop. the guy has some boss, audiobahn, and rockford, listed in price from least to most. would the boss be a decent system?

They all suck, but THE LEAST sucky would be the RF's.

See, you came here for advice from people WHO KNOW MORE THAN YOU. You ask, and refuse to take our advice. PLEASE DO NOT make a mistake...if you heard a system done right you'd know that any of the brands you've asked about suck balls, period. peace

NG

bjboertje · #14 03-03-2005, 02:03 PM

sorry, i really don't want to go over the net for subs, never done that before. do you know how much the 187s would cost that way?

95cord · #15 03-03-2005, 02:10 PM

They all suck, but THE LEAST sucky would be the RF's.

See, you came here for advice from people WHO KNOW MORE THAN YOU. You ask, and refuse to take our advice. PLEASE DO NOT make a mistake...if you heard a system done right you'd know that any of the brands you've asked about suck balls, period. peace

NG[/quote]

Why would you say rockford sucks? Rockford is a well respected company. maybe the punch and XLC's suck, but have you ever heard the power dvc's with a power punch class d 1000 watt amp pushing them. I had two 12" power dvc's in a v.t. box and 1000watt power punch amp, you could definitely hear me coming.

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