TechnoBass Posted August 23, 2018 Report Share Posted August 23, 2018 For running the 500w version Rockford P3D4-12 in a Q-logic BP. I previously had plans to revamp my whole audio system, but I ran into life. So now I just want to keep my sub/box combo and put the proper power to it since Ive been underpowering it for a couple years. It sounds fantastic at the moment, but I just want to get its full potential as it sits. Maybe in a few months or so when I get back on my feet Ill get the 4th order I wanted. The P3D4-12 is currently being pushed by an old-school Mobile Spec 450D @2 with an Optima Yellow Top on stock 120amp Alt. Will be also adding the Big3 with this next amp. Thanks for the input. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PC Principal Posted August 23, 2018 Report Share Posted August 23, 2018 If your budget can support it, the RF Power T500-1BDCP would be the route I would go. Just my $0.02 https://rockfordfosgate.com/products/details/t500-1bdcp/ 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser RF Power T1000 BDCP RF Punch 400-4 2 P2D4 12's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joshdashef Posted August 23, 2018 Report Share Posted August 23, 2018 That drivers great, I use two of the 600 rms versions on a DC 2k and they love it! I've ran a single 12 of these on a RF 500x1 and 2 12s on a 750x1 / DC 2k For only one of these in a budget mindset I'd recommend the first amp I used. (500x1) https://www.amazon.com/Rockford-Fosgate-R500X1D-1-Channel-Amplifier/dp/B00BF6HYDE/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1535056844&sr=8-3&keywords=rockford+fosgate+amp For a little bit more you can get the (750x1) https://www.amazon.com/Rockford-Fosgate-Prime-channel-Amplifier/dp/B004T166L8/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1535056844&sr=8-7&keywords=rockford+fosgate+amp Or the punch/power series if you wanted something of better quality or features. Alternatively you could go with other manufacturers like DC/Sundown/etc. If you plan on eventually running a dual sub setup then get a great amplifier that will send clean power to them. The DC 1.2K looks like it would be a great option for you. http://skyhighcaraudio.com/dc-audio-1-2k-1-200w-monoblock-amplifier/ It runs 700W at 2 Ohms and 1200W at 1 Ohms. With only one of those subs you could run it at 2 Ohms, set the gains proper, and send clean power. If you decided to upgrade to two subs then you can wire down to 1 Ohm and keep the same amp. I went with DC 2k because I plan on eventually running a more powerful single 15 sub later down the road. Like a Fi BL15v3 SMD Tool Map (2022): https://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/220267-smd-tool-map-2022/ My Port Size Calculator (in progress): https://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/217087-port-size-calculator-in-progress/ Common Port Walls for a Slot Port: https://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/217076-common-port-walls-why-it-matters-to-your-box/?tab=comments#comment-3240313 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlpineNut Posted August 23, 2018 Report Share Posted August 23, 2018 This is probably ya best bet and Fosgate never disappoints, well it did me once when I had a DOA amp! https://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_67758_Rockford-Fosgate-Prime-R500X1D.html 73456w9vbwevsdb sodtbsorutnvsd sdtuspdun sd d f gsdfiusd gdf n Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TechnoBass Posted August 24, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2018 9 hours ago, Joshdashef said: Alternatively you could go with other manufacturers like DC/Sundown/etc. If you plan on eventually running a dual sub setup then get a great amplifier that will send clean power to them. The DC 1.2K looks like it would be a great option for you. http://skyhighcaraudio.com/dc-audio-1-2k-1-200w-monoblock-amplifier/ It runs 700W at 2 Ohms and 1200W at 1 Ohms. With only one of those subs you could run it at 2 Ohms, set the gains proper, and send clean power. If you decided to upgrade to two subs then you can wire down to 1 Ohm and keep the same amp. I went with DC 2k because I plan on eventually running a more powerful single 15 sub later down the road. Like a Fi BL15v3 2 Hmm, this is something I may be more inclined to embark on. I was toying with the thought of eventually running dual subs somewhere down the road anyway since I have the real estate, but I would be scrapping the 12 and I'd replace it with two 15"s of the same series. My original plans were to just have a 4th order for the 12... and get a better amp, and then eventually(and that's a loooong eventually) upgrade to 2 of those in 15", also 4th order, but now since that the "life" thing happened, Im just going to keep the sub/box combo I'm currently using and just get a better amp and leave it at that(until that loong eventually happens). That next upgrade would now be to skip the 4th order for the 12 all together and jump right into the dual 15" scenario when I get there. Plus that amp is only a hair over where I wanted to be with my budget and I'm fine with that. Good call. Im just curious though, why no one has said anything about the GTO501EZ. It looks like a killer for the price based on The Amp Test Tuesday video. How does it compare to the R500X1D and the P500X1BD? Its also a tad cheaper than the R500. Im not penny pinching, just curious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LT.Smoke Posted August 25, 2018 Report Share Posted August 25, 2018 On 8/23/2018 at 2:55 PM, TechnoBass said: For running the 500w version Rockford P3D4-12 in a Q-logic BP. I previously had plans to revamp my whole audio system, but I ran into life. So now I just want to keep my sub/box combo and put the proper power to it since Ive been underpowering it for a couple years. It sounds fantastic at the moment, but I just want to get its full potential as it sits. Maybe in a few months or so when I get back on my feet Ill get the 4th order I wanted. The P3D4-12 is currently being pushed by an old-school Mobile Spec 450D @2 with an Optima Yellow Top on stock 120amp Alt. Will be also adding the Big3 with this next amp. Thanks for the input. Don't be afraid to check out Taramps as well. They have some great products out for great prices and Brazilian amps have come a long way in their reliability factor for sub power Team MaxRetribution Si Vis Pacem Parabellum Id rather be judged by 12 than carried by 6 Bowhunting- Life Begins and Ends at Full Draw Bowhunting Team Fatal Trajectory Hunt Team http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/49335-sick96vtecaccords-t-line-build/?hl=sick96vtecaccord << Accord Build http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/68498-smokedout08impalas-tline-build/?hl=+sick96vtecaccord << Impala T-line build Rebassed.com for all your music needs 👌 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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