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Finding an amplifier for 2 alpine 15 inch (4ohm+4ohm) on each sub?

As i stated i have 2 alpine 15 inch type r subwoofers that both have dual voice coils rated at 4 ohms (4ohm+4ohm) they are rated at 750w rms and 2000w peak on each. I am in need of an amplifier to match. I am planning on keeping them at 4 ohm if possible.

Do i need a 2 channel or 1 channel amplifier to start? Also since i have 2 subwoofers at 750w rms each would i need to get about 1500w rms on the amplifier on one channel or 750w rms per channel or would a single channel amp only require 750w?

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  • 8 years ago
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    "Dual 4 ohm coil subs can be wired one of three ways.

    All in series for a total of 16 ohms.

    In a series/parallel configuration for 4 ohms.

    All in parallel for a total of 1 ohm.

    Your options to sufficient power will be much larger if you run them all in parallel. Finding an amp that puts out 1,500 watts RMS @ 1 ohm is a lot cheaper and easier than finding one that puts out 1,500 watts @ 4 ohms."

    That's the answer I gave you the last time you asked this question, to which you responded

    "Yeah but the only issue is that I wanted to get 4 ohms rather than 1 for more quality bass"

    Then proceeded to give me the best answer (which I thank you for).

    The thing is, just because an amp can be wired and ran with a 1 ohm load does not mean the quality of the bass will be lower. Amplifier efficiency goes down, but not necessarily the quality of the music. I just wanted the opportunity to explain that to you.

    Now, moving forward, if you want an amplifier that will put out 1,500 watts @ 4 ohms, expect to pay a lot of money for a quality amplifier because 1,500 watts @ 4 ohms is going to require a quality amplifier.

    If I was looking to accomplish what you are (which I never would) here are the brands I would pick from.

    Rockford Fosgate $935

    http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_26141_Rockford...

    JBL $1,200

    http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_16163_JBL-GTO2...

    Sundown Audio NS-1 $1,900

    http://www.woofersetc.com/p-10767-ns-1-sundown-aud...

    MTX Thunder Elite $1,200

    http://www.woofersetc.com/p-8841-te4001d-mtx-thund...

  • Anonymous
    6 years ago

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    Finding an amplifier for 2 alpine 15 inch (4ohm+4ohm) on each sub?

    As i stated i have 2 alpine 15 inch type r subwoofers that both have dual voice coils rated at 4 ohms (4ohm+4ohm) they are rated at 750w rms and 2000w peak on each. I am in need of an amplifier to match. I am planning on keeping them at 4 ohm if possible.

    Do i need a 2 channel or 1 channel...

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  • 8 years ago

    You will need an amp with 1500 watts rms at 1ohm. I havent seen an amp that does 1500rms on 4ohm. You can use a one channel amp and just wire the two subwoofers together down to a 1ohm load. Hifonics 1700.1 would be great for them and very cheap for its performance. It is also cea certified. Here is the wiring diagram

    http://www.the12volt.com/caraudio/woofer_configura...

    Source(s): I have wire many subwoofers and done car audio installs
  • Anonymous
    5 years ago

    Should be fine. The 15" Type R is rated at 750 watts RMS; the amp is rated for 1500 watts at 1 ohm, so it should match up well. You should ignore "Peak" or "max" power ratings when looking at amps or subs.

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  • 8 years ago

    http://www.sonicelectronix.com/ bro they can help. You can use a mono subwoofer amp/ one channel amp. this will do the job

    http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_23547_Hifonics...

    U just got to wire both subs to 1ohm.

    its really difficult to find amp that will give 750w rms to one channel for a 2 channel amp and if their is its expensive.

    like i said the website i gave u will help u.

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