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Simon_16v
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29th Aug 06 at 12:52   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Hi, iv just been looking at a 15" Kicker L7 sub. It has an RMS power of 1000watts.

What i dont understand is the difference between RMS and maximum power? Also what sort of power of an amp would i need?

Thanks SRi_Si
Tommy
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29th Aug 06 at 12:59   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Dont know the ins and outs but RMS is the actual power and u need an AMP with at least the same power capabilities, otherwise theres no point in having a powerfull sub.
Tommy
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29th Aug 06 at 13:02   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Also where u gonna get it from
Simon_16v
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29th Aug 06 at 13:02   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
So basically the sub will wound best at 1000watts? Instead of saying blasting 1300watts through it and it being distorted? So would it be safe to get a say 1500watts amp?
Tommy
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29th Aug 06 at 13:05   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
U can get a more powerfull amp, and just dont use the amp to its full potential.

This AMP would be nice with it

http://thebassbin.co.uk/shop/product/products_id/2316.html
Simon_16v
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29th Aug 06 at 13:23   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Was just looking in a motor world catalogue and the L7 is only £400 for the 15". Iv been told kicker are a good make? My mate has one in his punto sporting powered by an alpine headunit and alpine V10 amp.
Simon_16v
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29th Aug 06 at 13:27   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Hows this amp? This is the one i was refering as the 1500watt one

http://www.lowcostcaraudio.co.uk/shop/Mutant-MT15001XXX-MT15001XXX-1500w-Amplifier_productJJ1935ZZcategoryJJ/AMPLIFIERS/MUTANT/
Tommy
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Kickers are good makes, i used to Run 2x12" kickers, i dont know much about there new stuff though, u just gotta make sure u got an amp powerfull enough, otherwise theres no point in having a decent sub, its better top have more power and turn the power on the amp down than not enough power.
Simon_16v
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29th Aug 06 at 13:36   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Are mutant a decent make for an amp? Are good quality amps a must or is it really just speakers?
flash22
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29th Aug 06 at 13:53   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
mutant are utter carp in the same class a splx steer clear of motor world as there stuff is well over priced

kicker is ok for budged stuff if i was spending that sort of money i would go for a 12" RE or DD the alpine type r subs are worth a look at too

if you intrested in street bass/spl have a chat with the guys on the talk audio forums http://www.talkaudio.co.uk
Simon_16v
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29th Aug 06 at 18:07   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Ok cheers. Well if i said i would spend about £800-900 on a full install would you be able to tell me the best bits for my price range? Thanks if you do
flash22
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30th Aug 06 at 12:50   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
no the best person to ask as i am into the SQ side of things but i am sure the guys on talk audio will help you out (do a search first tho other wise you may get flamed)
Tommy
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30th Aug 06 at 16:12   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
flash u on commisions ?
flash22
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30th Aug 06 at 17:22   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
no just one of only handfull of usefull audio forums. The ice cavern is another good forum (mainly sq tho)

http://www.icecavern.co.uk

[Edited on 30-08-2006 by flash22]
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kicker isnt great for that kind of money, to be honest flash22 has covered exactly what i would have said - RE or DD for that money, although you could get pretty loud with 4 pioneer 3004's in the right box/wall for that money (not including amps)

talkaudio is one of the most helpfull forums ive used for car audio

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loo_goblin
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JL budget stuff is very good for the money new W3 is based on the W7 technology they would b my choice
bigrabbelfast
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mtx gear is my weapon of choice
the stuff is quite cheap 4 wat u get plus its goes loud and drops low

 
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