what amp?

[z400rdr]

I'm going to be getting 2 12" Audiobahn AW121T subs.
http://www.onlinecarstereo.com/CarAudio/ProductDetail.aspx?ProductID=13524

Here are the specifications for each sub:
RMS power range: 550 watts
Impendence: 4 ohm

I am thinking of getting the Sony Xplod XM1600GXD amp.
http://www.onlinecarstereo.com/CarAudio/ProductDetail.aspx?ProductID=12123

Will this setup work? If it doesn't, can somebody recommend an amp to use with the subs?

Thanks, Matt

 

[K-Dawg]

Yes, that amp will work. It will deliver about 300 watts to each sub.

 

[z400rdr]

Here's another one-the JBL PowerValve BP-1200.1
http://www.sounddomain.com/shop/item.pl?sku=JBLBP12001

So...this would give 600 watts to each sub, Right? That would bring it closer to it's Recommended RMS power of 550 watts.

If i'm wrong, could somebody please clear me up on this amplifier stuff and tell me what to look for when trying to find an amp for these speakers?

Thanks, Matt

 

[K-Dawg]

Yep, that would give a rated 600 watts to each sub, but the JBL is a little underrated, so it would actually be a little more than that. I would take the JBL over the Sony any day.

 

[z400rdr]

Thanks K-Dawg! I decided to get the Power Acoustik A1800DB amp to give each sub 550 watts. I guess I'll have to wire the two subs parallel to use the amp at a 2 ohm load.

 

[SHO-Me-Up]

Boo... you've beated my 12" subs by 150w RMS... mine are only 400w RMS each.