LazyAF

True dat. But I'm just looking to open some more options and compare differences to make a decision on my own. Any input from personal experience?

Put it on ebay.

I will soon have the X-15 V.2 that has recently been released, and I originally decided on a SCV-1500 or the SCV-2000. However, is there a better amp that is more efficient than either of those and still within the 1500-2000 range? Or just any personal recommendations?

I thought the big 3 didn't truly accomplish much until after you have at least a better alternator?

Okey doke! If anything I mentioned was actually not accurate feel free to pm me, I love learning new things! I think, however, it would be nice to know OP's budget...

how so?

Ahaha, nah man. If I were you personally I would get the two SA 12's DVC 4 Ohm and the Audiopipe 1500.1. and take that to a shop in your city and get them to build you a box to spec for those woofers. Then get them wired at 1 Ohm, obviously. This should run you somewhere below $1,000 after the box build and installation, and will be a sick setup for your first car, that will last a very long time before you should ever get bored of it.

I was just using that as an example You could move up to the 1500.1 which, for a budget build, would be a nice combo... http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_76259_Hifonics-X1500.1D.html Another great budget amp is an Audiopipe 1500.1. These amps at 1 Ohm with stable voltage can push out 2000 watts rms. Source Below... http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_81646_Audiopipe-APCL-15001D.html ^^ Skip to 7:08 ^^

Sonic Electronix is an amazing distributor with excellent customer support. btw, make sure you get the Hifonics Brutus line, and not the Zeus. It's literally just a plug and play type of controller, one end goes in the amp, the other is the knob that you control. The only difficult part is tucking away the wire from sight. Many people just run them through their car without hiding it though, which personally, I cannot stand. Here's the simplest answer in terms of general knowledge for deciding what ohm load you need. If you're running 2 subs, you will want them both to be Dual 4 Ohm in order to achieve a 1 Ohm load. If you're running 1 sub, you'll want a Dual 2 Ohm in order to achieve a 1 Ohm load. You don't HAVE to run at 1 Ohm, but that Power Rating you see on the Hifonics Brutus 1200.1 amp, for example, is measured at 1 Ohm. Subwoofer wiring guides are very easy to find online, just google them if you need a little more detailed description.

With proper tuning you can make just about anything sound good. Of course better quality equipment will sound better though. Yup, totally agree. You could look at the Hifonics Brutus line which are cea compliant, avoid the Zeus though. Fairly cheap amps with decent output, but that cheap price comes with some down sides.

I think what you picked will turn out to be a nice system to throw in your car! Personally, I would get 2 12's. What is your total budget? I would recommend a different amp for sure.

The shop I bought from charged me $470 which is the same price as the v1's

So sexy! I just paid for half my order today at a shop to get the X-15 V2 ordered, said it takes 4 weeks

I like everything you just said and agree. So I'm pretty much certain now that I think I would rather save myself the money and trouble, and just go with an X-15 on a SCV-1500d. That alone will cost almost $1000. Plenty leftover to upgrade electrical and afford a good box. I think this decision is final... thanks to all those who helped, this forum is so helpful! Edit: Box is gonna run $225

Good Point...