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dhowton
Georgia, US
  • Tech Advisor
 I'm looking for a new amp to power 2 10" kicker comp vr subs that peak at 800 watts. Any guesses on an amp that will power those 2 subs and not exceed the alternator output. I got a buddy who exceeded it and now whenever his bass hits his lights dim. Not looking for that to happen. Any help is appreciated.

[#] Jan 27, 2008 09:51am
soCAL-tc
Los Angeles
California, US
  • Scion Guru
 ^this will probably happen with any amp you run unless you add a high power battery, an higher amp alternator, and/or some capacitors...just don't look at them, and you'll be fine, lol...i had a voltage stabilizer that worked wonders...~!

[#] Jan 27, 2008 12:17pm
dhowton
Georgia, US
  • Tech Advisor
 What type of voltage stabilizer would you suggest? And any suggestions on an amp?
Thanks

[#] Jan 27, 2008 09:56pm
Rusty925
  • Tire Changer
 i have two kicker CVR 10's, and i use a Rockford Fosgate p250.2 amp.....and it works perfectly
[#] Jan 27, 2008 11:12pm
Dr_Isotope
Highland
California, US
  • Chief Mechanic
 Peak figures are meaningless. For that pair, a monoblock putting 400-500RMS into a single channel would be plenty. To avoid the dimming, upgrade your big three, and look for a Class D amp. The older JBL digital monoblocks are tanks-- tons of underrated power with relatively small amperage requirements. A BP600.1 would get some business done.


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[#] Jan 27, 2008 11:38pm
soCAL-tc
Los Angeles
California, US
  • Scion Guru
 ^very true...stick to a 2 ohm and anything over 250 watts and you'll be golden...and if you haven't seen dimming lights, just wait a bit more, you will...

[#] Jan 28, 2008 12:39pm

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