need help chosing an amp

[dris]

i've got one MM2124 SVC. not sure about what amp i want to buy. i'm looking to spend no more then $300.

[MacLeod]

Since thats a SVC, youll need to get a 2 channel amp and bridge it.

No question. (http://www.cardomain.com/item/MTX342) Awesome amp, great build quality, tons of clean power, oodles of headroom and goes for $140!!! Cant be beat.

This Kicker (http://www.cardomain.com/item/KIC04KX3502) would be a good choice as well.

And of course my favorite (http://www.acaraudio.com/product_info.php?cPath=22_37&products_id=676) for $200. Although this is an unauthorized dealer so you wouldnt get a warranty. Its also a ton more power than the 400 rating would lead you to believe.

[dris]

i dont understand, why wouldnt i just get a mono 4ohm amp?

[exalted512]

its cheaper and sounds better.
-Cody

[MacLeod]

OK. Youve got a single, 4 ohm, single voice coil sub which means you can only run in 4 ohm mono.

You need 400 watts.

If you buy an amp that puts out 400 watts at 4 ohms, itll be a 800 watt amp cause all mono amps are 2 ohm stable. So youre paying for 800 watts and only using 400. Plus itll be a big ass amp as its an 800 watt amp.

You get a 400 watt 2 channel and youre only paying for 400 watts. Plus its a lot smaller.

Example: That 340 watt MTX is $140. A mono amp that puts out 400 watts at 4 ohms is the 801D for $260. Plus its twice the size of the 340.

You can get a mono amp but why would you want to unless you were planning to add another MM2124 in the near future.

[Tymm]

I'd also consider your future plans for the system. If you think you might ever wanna add another sub or get a bigger sub, You might wanna get more power now so you won't need to upgrade the amp again and spend more money.

[dris]

so a DVC rated 400rms sub can really take 400rms each coil at 4 ohms? wouldnt wiring a mono amp to a DVC run it at 2ohm?

[dris]

otherwise i am thinking about this amp ( http://www.cardomain.com/item/MTX502 ). i may upgrade to a 15 in the future.wanting to know if i should spend more money and get the mono amp for a DVC sub when i get the 15. or will this 2chan amp and a SVC 15" sound good? will it be as loud as a DVC with a mono amp? i am definately going with the polk mm2152.

[dris]

mm2154, sorry about all the posts, i'm not registered

[MacLeod]

Polk DVC subs are rated per voice coil. Virtually all other subs are rated TOTAL power handling.

2 subs with 500 watts will be just as loud as 1 sub with 500 watts.

That 502 will shred the MM2154. Its putting out well over 550 RMS and would not be a good match for the 2154.

If you want 800 watts going to your sub then get the MM2154DVC now. Its the same price as the SVC. Then get this (http://www.cardomain.com/item/MTX801D) amp and voila! 1 DVC sub getting 400 watts per coil. Youre all set.

[dris]

will that mono amp be too much power for my mm2124 svc?

[MacLeod]

Nope. It would put out 400 watts at a 4 ohm load which would be fine.

But then youre paying for an 800 watt amp and using 400. Plus its gonna be big.

If youre going to upgrade to a second MM2124 then this would be the perfect amp, especially at that price. If youre going to keep the single sub then go with the 342.

[dris]

well thats good, i'm gunna go with that mono amp so i can get something bigger in the future. thanks for all your help everyone!