yes the type-X are rated at 1000w RMS, but from sources i know i am reliably informed they NEED 2000w RMS to run properly, they are extrememly stiff.

supposibly sound very good with the right power, but u would be looking at something like a JL 1000/1 on EACH coil!!

That Type X is 1000rms and can be wired to 1 ohms. I have heard these need a fair bit of power. The link below is for The Brutus 1500D, it does 1500 rms @ 1 ohms :D and doesnt cost that much, however that dealer is from the US. He will get you through without paying any taxes etc. How much are you willing to spend on your sub/monoblock??

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=18797&item=5749438267&rd=1&ssPageName=WDVW

Thanks for the advice guys, Im finally getting there.
But now I don't have a clue about all the rms stuff and that?
Im hoping to get 1 12" Alpine Type X Sub and also some type X compenents?
Want to keep the amps Alpine as well, but not sure if its worth getting the dearest ones it the cheaper version will do?
Thanks
CJ

there are some good 3 channel amps now, that have a stereo pair and a mono amp all in, not that expensive if u look at say audison SRx 3...

other than that, yeah best option is a 2 channel and a seperate mono (or another 2 channel, depends wat ure after).

So get 1 monoblock for the sub, and 1 2 channel for the fronts?
Would that be the best?
Thanks
CJ

Depends how much you have to spend and are you wanting it to go loud or sq mainly. The main advantages over two amps is that is allows for better compatiabilty. Like you could have a monoblock that does 1000rms @ 1 ohms for your sub and a separate 2 channel (2x100rms) for your fronts. But it means more wires and space!! If you just got a 4 channel amp that say done 2x100+1x400rms @ 4 ohms bridged then you would need to buy your speakers around they figures and you couldnt get a sub that ran @ 2 ohms.

HTH

I am wanted to get 1 12" Sub, and also an amp?
I want to run both the sub and my front componants from it.
Do I need 2 amps?
Also what amp is best to get? I have seen 2 channel, 3 channel, 4 channel and monoblocks?
Don't have a clue.
Thanks
CJ