venturac Posted April 5, 2012 Report Posted April 5, 2012 I currently have 2 12" Kicker CVX 4 ohm subs. I currently have them hooked up to an old school PPI PC21400. I have the subs wired to 4 ohms because the amp bridged is 1400 X 1 @ 4 ohms. I seems like the subs can take way more power and this amp runs very hot. I'd like every ones opinion on who makes a good amp anymore. I'm just getting back into car audio. I know PPI was good back in the late 90's but no I don't know. I'd prefer to get an amp this is 1 ohm stable so I can wire my subs only to 4 ohm and and 1 ohm. I was reading good reviews on the Hifonics Brutus series but would appreciate any feedback. I can spend around $400-$500. Thanks. Quote
IBleedMusick Posted April 5, 2012 Report Posted April 5, 2012 What year are those Kickers? Quote 2013 Dodge Charger Build Log 1996 Ford Explorer XLT 5.0Build Log 2005 Honda Civic LX Coupe Build Log SMD SUPER SELLER!!!!My Selling Feedback
Fosgatefeind Posted April 5, 2012 Report Posted April 5, 2012 Audioque 2200. Dc2.0k. Sundown 2500. Lots of choices Quote Buildlog: http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/146515-2007-monte-carlo-ls-build-new-plans-with-dc-audio/ TEAM DC AUDIO www.Dcsoundlab.com
Skullz Posted April 5, 2012 Report Posted April 5, 2012 AQ2200 is within that budget, hell i'd throw that 21400 on a set of comps with passives and i'm sure you'd be amazed at how good an amp that big can sound. Quote 01 Ford focus ZX3 Pioneer AVH-X491BHS PPI PC 4800.2 Morel Maximo 6.5" x2
nascarguy301 Posted April 5, 2012 Report Posted April 5, 2012 PPI was the shit. You interested in selling it? Quote Bose = Buy other sound equipment. i love the rattle it's the best part! i need louder cheap amp any ideas?
venturac Posted April 5, 2012 Author Report Posted April 5, 2012 the model kickers are the newest. model 10CVX124. The PPI PC21400 runs very hot for some reason. I have the gain at 3/4 of the way with head unit at 30/40 but I am only using 4 gauge wire. I think I should be using 1/0. Could this cause the amp to run hot and drop power?? Quote
venturac Posted April 5, 2012 Author Report Posted April 5, 2012 PPI was the shit. You interested in selling it? Yes, I would be interested in selling it. Are you interested? Quote
Watch the bass Posted April 5, 2012 Report Posted April 5, 2012 I guess its a class AB amp, the half of the power you put in goes up in heat. Quote "in the abundance of water, the fool is thirsty" Bob Marley
Guest Posted April 5, 2012 Report Posted April 5, 2012 I guess its a class AB amp, the half of the power you put in goes up in heat. manual says its "more efficient than most amps which are 50% efficient". doesnt state class d or ab but yeah, its still probably cause theres all that wasted heat. Quote
venturac Posted April 5, 2012 Author Report Posted April 5, 2012 here is a pic of the amp i currently have. i don't know if it's outdated technology or what. Uploaded with ImageShack.us Quote
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