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Question Need help with choosing an amp

Alright, i need some help people. I recently bought 2 12" Kenwood w3009 subs. They have peak power of 800w and RMS of 200w. Single voice coil. I need some help choosing an amp to power them. Im not looking for any competition quality or anything. Just something to properly power them to give me some nice bass. Any suggestions?
And i dont understand the difference between Mono/2 channel/ 4 channel amps. I just want to power my subs and no other speakers in my car. Anything will help, thanks. Looking to spend as cheap as possible but will spend up to around 150ish. Thanks.
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Re: Need help with choosing an amp

Here's one that will work fine for you I think - Tsunami, 2x220W RMS @ 4Ohms, assuming your subs are each 4 ohm. $150

http://www.woofersetc.com/product.as...7&1=613&3=1935
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Re: Need help with choosing an amp

http://www.woofersetc.com/product.asp?0=310&1=311&3=98 that would work much better IMO, just get it properly installed with the gains set and don't touch the gains after install. This goes for both amps... I would much sooner suggest a class D amp though, less electrical strain...
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http://www.woofersetc.com/product.asp?0=310&1=311&3=98 that would work much better IMO, just get it properly installed with the gains set and don't touch the gains after install. This goes for both amps... I would much sooner suggest a class D amp though, less electrical strain...
Yes, go with the JBL if you can afford it
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Re: Re: Need help with choosing an amp

http://www.cardomain.com/item/BOSC1200?ref=deal#reviews
what about this amp? would this work well?
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boss sucks ass, stay away from them
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Re: Need help with choosing an amp

Ok, so no boss...
Can i get an explanation of the difference in channels with amps? Mono/2 channel/4 channel...how does a 2 channel amp power subs better then a mono?
Like the Tsunami is a 4 channel and the JBL is mono
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Re: Need help with choosing an amp

mono is more effiecent generally for a subwoofer
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Re: Need help with choosing an amp

http://www.cardomain.com/item/KENKAC8101D
I did car domains 105% price match and they will sell me this one for $166...would this amp power my 2 subs as well as the Tsunami? the JBL is alittle much..or can you find me another match for around 150ish..
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Re: Need help with choosing an amp

That amp should work fine for your subs...
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Re: Need help with choosing an amp

alright thanks Haibane and everyone, been very helpful
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