Mistamist
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have got two pioneer 12" subs, 400w RMS each, need an amp to power them, which is best, 2 channel or a monoblock? can u give me some examples of an amp that would perform well.
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loo_goblin
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they dual voice coil etc?????? ohms etc
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Mistamist
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they be these:
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SteveW
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Vibe
Model: VIB-MB3
Our Price: £249.99
i slate Vibe subs cos they are shit, but the amps are quality and not over priced either... this one is 400RMS @ 4ohm and 600@ 2ohm
as Richie and others would say.. you should NEVER underpower your sub.. nor should you give it just enough power.. so these subs are 400RMS (i cant find what ohm coil it is.. i asume its a 2)
you would need to put 500 into each of them for it to run smoothly.. or more if you can afford the amp 
subs are the cheap part, its the amps that cost the real $$$
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bass_direct
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those subs are 400w RMS @ 4ohms, therefore, you'll be wiring both of them paralell. Ideally, you'll need a mono amp to power both of these.
Look for amps that state 800w RMS @ 2ohms. This will then give each sub 400w RMS.
A mono amp would be the best option for these subs...
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SteveW
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oh right i didnt know what ohm they were 
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Dom
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quote:
Originally posted by bass_direct
those subs are 400w RMS @ 4ohms, therefore, you'll be wiring both of them paralell. Ideally, you'll need a mono amp to power both of these.
Look for amps that state 800w RMS @ 2ohms. This will then give each sub 400w RMS.
A mono amp would be the best option for these subs...
if those are the correct figures, then get atleast a 850-1kw mono block, as it gives headroom for distortion etc, the amp runs cooler when playing it some and you can usually get abit more out of subs than what they state etc 
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bass_direct
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Yeh toally agree, but personally I'd suggest selling the subs... and go for one decent one.
I've heard two of the Pioneers... and instead of giving them 850-1kw, you might as well get an R.E SE and give that 1k.... in a right box it'll be LOUD! wouldn't be too bad for SQ as well..
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Dom
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quote:
Originally posted by bass_direct
Yeh toally agree, but personally I'd suggest selling the subs... and go for one decent one.
I've heard two of the Pioneers... and instead of giving them 850-1kw, you might as well get an R.E SE and give that 1k.... in a right box it'll be LOUD! wouldn't be too bad for SQ as well..
all depends if your after SQ or SPL, and RE subs are usually SPL stuff....but yea, personally i would look at getting a decent JL, boston etc 
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bass_direct
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yeh definitly
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