Kris+WuTang=KRZA Posted November 9, 2008 Report Share Posted November 9, 2008 Hi, EVERYBODY! im 16 years old and getting really into car audio. I made my decision to go with Fi, well I'm deciding to order a 12" BTL dual 2, on the website the listed RMS for 12" BTL is at 2000watts, and i am considering to buy a Sundown brand 3000 Watt amp, I would only be purchasing one 12" and wiring it to 1 ohm, would 3000watts would be a sufficiant ammount of power for that specific sub? because I have no knowledge on the Peak power level for a 12" BTL, PLEASE HELPPPPPP MEEE OUT. THANK YOU! Quote Save 20% off your order at WWW.KARMALOOP.COM Enter the REPcode: KF17429 --------------------------------------------------- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tudski Posted November 9, 2008 Report Share Posted November 9, 2008 Hi, EVERYBODY! im 16 years old and getting really into car audio.I made my decision to go with Fi, well I'm deciding to order a 12" BTL dual 2, on the website the listed RMS for 12" BTL is at 2000watts, and i am considering to buy a Sundown brand 3000 Watt amp, I would only be purchasing one 12" and wiring it to 1 ohm, would 3000watts would be a sufficiant ammount of power for that specific sub? because I have no knowledge on the Peak power level for a 12" BTL, PLEASE HELPPPPPP MEEE OUT. THANK YOU! it will be more than enough Quote 1996 deville on 18" full face rims -2 gauge wire. -a2400db -RE SE-X in a 4ftc box tuned to 32hz -tview touch double din -rockford punch 6x9s(rear) -mtx 6.5(front) front and rear stage will soon be changed build log will start as soon as it aint cold! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loganberry Posted November 9, 2008 Report Share Posted November 9, 2008 that would be a good match, make sure u have the electrical to support it and you good to go! Quote My F-150 Build GET ON THE BANDWAGON what if they tried messing with the amps when the subs werent louder hahah jk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RamenNoodles Posted November 9, 2008 Report Share Posted November 9, 2008 Do not ever go by peak power. If properly setup those BTLs can take the abuse all day long no problem. I have the exact same subwoofer but with a different amp. Around same power as well and the BTL takes it like a champ. Make sure you have sufficient power behind that amp though otherwise I will give it a month before either the sub or amp goes up in smoke. Quote Diablo Audio Technologies Fi Car Audio Ascendant Audio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kris+WuTang=KRZA Posted November 9, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2008 it will be more than enough okay thank you. will it be over powering or will it be good? Quote Save 20% off your order at WWW.KARMALOOP.COM Enter the REPcode: KF17429 --------------------------------------------------- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beanz Posted November 9, 2008 Report Share Posted November 9, 2008 make sure you got a good electrical to back up that sundown 3000! Quote That's why they don't deliver. Yer ass better go sit along the side of the road and wait. You can't expect them to travel up some dirt road in a hick / back woods town. Thats how horror movies start I explain things very simply and use analogies in terms of Pickles, and grape drink, pool noodles and jackhammers...if you can't put 2 and 2 together there man, There simply is not much more I can do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kris+WuTang=KRZA Posted November 9, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2008 Do not ever go by peak power.If properly setup those BTLs can take the abuse all day long no problem. I have the exact same subwoofer but with a different amp. Around same power as well and the BTL takes it like a champ. Make sure you have sufficient power behind that amp though otherwise I will give it a month before either the sub or amp goes up in smoke. please explain to me mann? are you suggesting a new battery? Quote Save 20% off your order at WWW.KARMALOOP.COM Enter the REPcode: KF17429 --------------------------------------------------- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wL<3bass Posted November 9, 2008 Report Share Posted November 9, 2008 please explain to me mann?are you suggesting a new battery? ATLEAST a 1 large rear supplemental battery (kinetik hc2400 or powermaster d3100) + a good starting battery aswell as the big3 in 1/0. Quote Vehicle: 1997 S10 Blazer 4dr 4X4 Exterior: Rear End Bagged, Black Grill, Lifted 2" Amplifiers: Rockford Fosgate T8004 & T10001bd Batteries: 2 Stinger SPV35, Kinetik HC2400 Electrical: Big 3, DC Power 290amp Alternator w/ MLA at 15.5v Enclosure: 4.2 ft³ @ 33Hz 84sq.in. of port (20sq.in. per cube) Headunit: Eclipse CD3200 w/ 80G iPod Mids/Highs: Rockford T152s (a-pillars), Rockford T162s (doors) Subwoofers: 1 15" Fi BL Fully Loaded Wire: All 1/0g Kicker Hyperflex My YouTube Videos My Fiberglass A-Pillar Build My "Seamless" Looking Box Build My DD1508 T-Line Bandpass Build "Seamless" w/ Acrylic Windows (for '05 TrailBlazer) My Stealth 8" Fiberglass Build (for '05 TrailBlazer) My Build For A Friend's '08 Cobalt 15" BL Sealed Off From The Trunk My feedback/references... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beanz Posted November 9, 2008 Report Share Posted November 9, 2008 he's saying if theirs a sub that has a PEAK power like take example kicker CVR it has a PEAK of 800 watts but the RMS or contuning power is 400 rms which is what you should look at. Plus electrical would be like maybe a new battery in the hood and another in the back plus a upgraded alternator and the big 3 Quote That's why they don't deliver. Yer ass better go sit along the side of the road and wait. You can't expect them to travel up some dirt road in a hick / back woods town. Thats how horror movies start I explain things very simply and use analogies in terms of Pickles, and grape drink, pool noodles and jackhammers...if you can't put 2 and 2 together there man, There simply is not much more I can do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kris+WuTang=KRZA Posted November 9, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2008 ALLRIGHT GUYS! THANKS FOR ALL THE HELP! never thought all my questions would be answered in like 10 min. thanks again! and i wish the best with everybody elses systems! Quote Save 20% off your order at WWW.KARMALOOP.COM Enter the REPcode: KF17429 --------------------------------------------------- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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