shakeablegoose Posted July 24, 2012 Report Share Posted July 24, 2012 I am needing an amp for under $250 new that will power a single sundown sa-12, any suggestions? and i was wondering how much power this sub could really handle for daily bumping, because i have seen videos of this sub handling 1000w rms easlily but was wondering how many watts should i through at it and keep it safe to not blow the sub? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kranny Posted July 24, 2012 Report Share Posted July 24, 2012 (edited) what voice coils. no one can help you until we know this Edited July 24, 2012 by Kranny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAM5493 Posted July 24, 2012 Report Share Posted July 24, 2012 Rockford T500-1bdcp would power it nicely to both 2 or 1 ohm but i think it would run you like 280 or so Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Hammer Posted July 24, 2012 Report Share Posted July 24, 2012 (edited) BRZ1200 if its a dual 2ohm coil. Its what I ran for about 6 months. The sa-12 handles it like a champ and never got smelly. Sometimes got a little warm on the dustcap but I never really turned the gain up in fear of clipping and I dont have a DD-1 Spend the 160$ on the BRZ. Use the other 90$ to buy some good quality OFC 4gauge. Knu Kollosus has my vote. Get enought to do the Big 3 also. And have a little money leftover. http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_23548_Hifonics-Brutus-BRZ1200.1D.html http://www.knukonceptz.com/productDetail.cfm?prodID=KFX-AK4 Edited July 24, 2012 by Chris Hammer Quote MY BUILD *****http://tinyurl.com/gmcbuild***** Vehicles 2005 GMC Canyon CB1000r - Currently where any future funds are going. (exhasut,bazzaz, ohlins shock, screen, etc.) crf250r - Used to be race bike..now I just trail ride..practice at the track on it. CH80 - Daily beater (when nice weather)best 150$ ever spent. 100+mpg Sold to: Skullz - pstone11 - Leo1103 - Volvo 63' - pavelpardo - imnew59585 Shower farts still piss me off.I think theyre pretty neat. When the water runs down your crack as you let one out... its like shitting in a crockpot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kranny Posted July 24, 2012 Report Share Posted July 24, 2012 BRZ1200 if its a dual 2ohm coil. Its what I ran for about 6 months. The sa-12 handles it like a champ and never got smelly. Sometimes got a little warm on the dustcap but I never really turned the gain up in fear of clipping and I dont have a DD-1 Spend the 160$ on the BRZ. Use the other 90$ to buy some good quality OFC 4gauge. Knu Kollosus has my vote. Get enought to do the Big 3 also. And have a little money leftover. http://www.sonicelec...BRZ1200.1D.html http://www.knukoncep...?prodID=KFX-AK4 you're recommending an amp that will output twice as much power as the sub is rated for. yeah thats smart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Hammer Posted July 24, 2012 Report Share Posted July 24, 2012 BRZ1200 if its a dual 2ohm coil. Its what I ran for about 6 months. The sa-12 handles it like a champ and never got smelly. Sometimes got a little warm on the dustcap but I never really turned the gain up in fear of clipping and I dont have a DD-1 Spend the 160$ on the BRZ. Use the other 90$ to buy some good quality OFC 4gauge. Knu Kollosus has my vote. Get enought to do the Big 3 also. And have a little money leftover. http://www.sonicelec...BRZ1200.1D.html http://www.knukoncep...?prodID=KFX-AK4 you're recommending an amp that will output twice as much power as the sub is rated for. yeah thats smart Rated for yes....but real world it handles it just fine. If he wants to play it safe he can get D4 and run it a 2ohm. Quote MY BUILD *****http://tinyurl.com/gmcbuild***** Vehicles 2005 GMC Canyon CB1000r - Currently where any future funds are going. (exhasut,bazzaz, ohlins shock, screen, etc.) crf250r - Used to be race bike..now I just trail ride..practice at the track on it. CH80 - Daily beater (when nice weather)best 150$ ever spent. 100+mpg Sold to: Skullz - pstone11 - Leo1103 - Volvo 63' - pavelpardo - imnew59585 Shower farts still piss me off.I think theyre pretty neat. When the water runs down your crack as you let one out... its like shitting in a crockpot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Lightning Posted July 24, 2012 Report Share Posted July 24, 2012 Buy you a Sundown amp to match your sundown sub ?? just a thought Quote Kenwood / HELIX / Linear Power (For The Love Of Music) / Brutal Sounds / OverKill Electric Co Questions About Sound Quality ?? Try Here ... Sound Quality, What does it REALLY mean ?? SMD SOTM Winner "White Lightning" 1997 GMT400 Chevy Silverado "The Green Dickle" 1994 GMT400 Chevy "Phantom Dually" Randal's 2007 Chevy Avalanche (we haven't named this one yet) Dylan's "Brutal" 17 Chevy Cruze RS Hatch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobbyG2 Posted July 24, 2012 Report Share Posted July 24, 2012 (edited) If you're just planning on running one, get a D2 an AQ 750 If you're planning on getting a second one later on, get a D4 and an AQ 1200 Even if you get an AQ 750 and decide later that you wanted a second sub, they're strappable, so you can get a second D2 and wire them to the two strapped amps at 2 Ohms. Buy you a Sundown amp to match your sundown sub ?? just a thought Sundown amps are a little expensive for his budget, although worth every penny. I love my SAE 1200D. It's a BEAST. But here's some good deals on some SAZ-1500's. I got my SAE Refurbished from DB-r. Works GREAT. http://www.db-r.com/sell/store2/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=65_67_69_110 Edited July 24, 2012 by BobbyG2 Quote *New vehicle and system coming soon.* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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