What amp to go with?

[codypt 0]

What amp is recommended for two 12 inch BL? I would like to not spend more than $400 but still get a great amp. Also what wire should I purchase for the hook up and also for the big 3 upgrade?

[thehawk93 2]

Well , I would start with 0 gauge wire in the big 3 and a run back to where you are going to place the amp. For power thats your choice but what kind of box do you plan to run???

[codypt 0]

Ported box for sure. and I dont know what you mean by a run back to place the amp. If you mean where, then probably to the side of or infront of the box.

[thehawk93 2]

I meant a run of 0 gauge from the battery compartment back where your going to put the amp... What kind of bass are you looking for alot or just little????

[wutang512 3]

definantly do the big 3 man. Just yesterday i measure what voltage i was at on and off

12.7 off

14.2 on at full tilt

[codypt 0]

I'm looking for a lot of bass. But I don't want to have to upgrade my alternator ha. Also would a 15" btl be louder and sound better than two 12" bl?

[wutang512 3]

Well depends on how many watts your running to those 2 12's bl and 1 15 BTL.

[Frostedflakejake 148]

AQ 2200 is in your budget and does rated power

[codypt 0]

Well they would both be at 2000 watts rms so I'd try nd get that or right around there. I assume I would use the exact same amp for either one?

[thehawk93 2]

The 12's will get very loud on 2000 rms...

[codypt 0]

I am also considering just a single 15 BL for price concern because I wont need such a high powered amp. What would be the differences electrical wise if I got the 15 BL instead of 15 BTL?

[thehawk93 2]

Very true how much power are you looking to run??? There are a few good subs forsale in the sale threads..... How much are you looking to spend on the sub??

[deathpenalty18 1]

get a referb sundown 1500 from db-r....

[BanginGMC 23]

AQ 2200 is in your budget and does rated power

Word.

[codypt 0]

I really think ill go with the 15 BL and probably a sub pushing about 1000-1200 watts. If I get all this hooked up before I do the big 3 and it doesn't dim my lights, should I still do the big 3 or get any other batteries or caps?

[BanginGMC 23]

I really think ill go with the 15 BL and probably a sub pushing about 1000-1200 watts. If I get all this hooked up before I do the big 3 and it doesn't dim my lights, should I still do the big 3 or get any other batteries or caps?

Caps are useless, forget about them. You should do the Big 3.. it takes about 7 min.

A Yellow Top would be nice if you wont want too spend too much money on a batt. (80 all day on craigslist)

Even though i'd rec. a XS Power batt!!

[codypt 0]

I think my battery has a red cap... I don't know what that means or how old the battery is or even what brand. Do you think the lights would dim on my 98 grand prix if I have the big 3 with a stock alternator? And how much is 0 gauge wire going to cost with the terminals to go throughout the car if I even need 0 gauge...?

[inkfx 3]

www.knukonceptz.com has great prices on quality wire.

[BanginGMC 23]

I think my battery has a red cap... I don't know what that means or how old the battery is or even what brand. Do you think the lights would dim on my 98 grand prix if I have the big 3 with a stock alternator? And how much is 0 gauge wire going to cost with the terminals to go throughout the car if I even need 0 gauge...?

I don't THINK so, but i don't KNOW if it will happen or not.

[codypt 0]

Alright thank you guys for the great info! What 1000 watt amp is great and at a good price? And will I notice much difference if I wire my sub with a higher gauge wire?

Edited May 9, 2010 by codypt

[BanginGMC 23]

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I highly doubt you will hear a noticeable difference between 12awg and 10awg wire. Assuming this is the gauge you are talking about.

Edited May 9, 2010 by BanginGMC

[thehawk93 2]

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I highly doubt you will hear a noticeable difference between 12awg and 10awg wire. Assuming this is the gauge you are talking about.

I hope you are talking about speaker wire and not the power and ground wire that small????

[BanginGMC 23]

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I highly doubt you will hear a noticeable difference between 12awg and 10awg wire. Assuming this is the gauge you are talking about.

I hope you are talking about speaker wire and not the power and ground wire that small????

And will I notice much difference if I wire my sub with a higher gauge wire?

[thehawk93 2]

Ok , I missed that part... BanginGMC is right you aren't going to see much differents....

[codypt 0]

Why do you want me to get that amp lol? As far as wiring goes, do I just need a set of KLM 1/0 Amplifier Installation Kit and will the amp/sub come with the wiring it needs or do I need to purchase that too.