I have just came across two 10" sony explod subs with 650 watts apiece they are bridged i used to have to 8" audiobahn 300 watts subs so this is a pretty good jump my question though is what kind of amp should i purchase? i mean specification wise. i had a boss rt445 2 channel amp but i think i might need to upgrade a bit. i see these amps with 300 watts and 500 watts. but im trying to figure out does it matter and how to choose. i am on a budget so the cheaper the better im just trying to get the best bang for my buck.
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Ash on 05/2/2006 19:44:08
What model # are they? The 650 is more than likely a peak figure and should not be equated in finding a amp. The rms (root mean square or continuous) is the appropiate wattage that matters.
As a basic, at least half of the continuous at the required ohm load should be minimum to start. For more performance, the full rms wattage should be attained. This can be easily done with a mono class D amp. If they are dual voice coils or 8 ohm singles, then a class A/B amp will be cheaper, but not as efficient.
Once the model # and budget range is given then a search for a viable amp can be done.
swez on 05/4/2006 00:04:29
I think Sony still only makes 4 ohm SVC subs for the USA market. They are a bit slow on getting on with DVC sub technology and NOT a serious player in car audio products.
Yes, Sony makes great cameras, TV's and a whole bunch of neat gadgets for Professional and Consumer use. However, most of their car audio gear is over priced, under performance and low tech. Why? It's not thier core money maker.
Their speaker are fair, amps are lame and subs too. The Sony HU's and car video are not all that bad, if you don't mind paying the premium prices for that SONY logo.
Swez
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Ash on 05/2/2006 19:44:08
What model # are they? The 650 is more than likely a peak figure and should not be equated in finding a amp. The rms (root mean square or continuous) is the appropiate wattage that matters.
As a basic, at least half of the continuous at the required ohm load should be minimum to start. For more performance, the full rms wattage should be attained. This can be easily done with a mono class D amp. If they are dual voice coils or 8 ohm singles, then a class A/B amp will be cheaper, but not as efficient.
Once the model # and budget range is given then a search for a viable amp can be done.
swez on 05/4/2006 00:04:29
I think Sony still only makes 4 ohm SVC subs for the USA market. They are a bit slow on getting on with DVC sub technology and NOT a serious player in car audio products.
Yes, Sony makes great cameras, TV's and a whole bunch of neat gadgets for Professional and Consumer use. However, most of their car audio gear is over priced, under performance and low tech. Why? It's not thier core money maker.
Their speaker are fair, amps are lame and subs too. The Sony HU's and car video are not all that bad, if you don't mind paying the premium prices for that SONY logo.
Swez
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