Im looking around for amps right now and i found a kenwood mono amp at best buy that has a maximum power of 1700watts(or 1600 i dont recall exactly. at 2 ohms the rms was 800watts or so. Would that be sufficient to power two 1500watt subs/500rms (alpine type-r 2ohm+2ohm).

i just need to know if kenwood is a good company to get an amp from.

 

Kenwood makes quality stuff, but what's your current headunit?

If you match the right Alpine radio with the right Alpine amp, you'll have total control of your system from the deck.

Also, I suggest not running 1700watts without upgrading your alternator and installing a cap.

 

i figured i would have to upgrade my alternator and add a cap. How much does that cost(alternator)? Its a good thing i asked cuz best buy didnt mention upgrading the alternator or adding a cap.

I have a sony cdx model headunit, so i wont be able to controll it from the front.

would a 600 watt amp be sufficient for the two subs i previously mentioned?

 

600W I'm guessing is the max, bridged to 1 sub. Alpine subs only sound the best when you have the proper spec running to them. With an extremely high RMS and an underpowered amp, you'll end up straining your alternator for power if you run both speakers.

If you run the 600W Amp with 1 Alpine sub, you'll be fine with your stock setup.

If you run the 600W Amp with 2 subs, you'll dim your interior lights with any and all power options. (roof, windows, heated glass, heater)

 

So your saying if I run a 200 watt amp to 600 watt speakers im going to strain my alternator?
It doesnt really matter if you have 1 sub or 20 subs hooked up to the amp. If they have the same resistance then the amp will be putting out the same amount of power as well as pulling the same current at the same output levels.

 

yeah from what ive gathered i thought the resistance is what made the difference which is y if i get the 4ohm+4ohm model the amp would be too weak but the 2ohm+2ohm is just right; correct me if im wrong. Also what do you guys think would sound better for these subs a ported enclosure or a sealed one?

 

If the amp is 2 ohm stable bridged youll need a 4 ohm dvc. If the amp is 4 ohm stable bridged youll want 2 ohm dvc.

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