Amp to push a 12" ICON

[playboiij 0]

i will be ordering a 12" ICON soon. what is a good amp to push it? i want to go one channel because i will have another amp pushing everything else. what is a good choice w/ a good price? im not trying to break the bank.

[Aaron Clinton 2,372]

Do you have a budget you have to stay under?

[playboiij 0]

im not trying to spend more than $250.

[playboiij 0]

would a jl audio j2 500.1 monobloack 500 watts rms amp be good for this sub?

Edited December 1, 2010 by playboiij

[emh9009 199]

Sure, you just run the risk of hurting the amp trying to push it to hard to get enough output probably. We don't really know what you're going for though.

[playboiij 0]

i just want to try and get the best sub/amp combo with the icon. i was going to choose the jl audio amp because i can get it for $150. but any input would be much appreciated. thanks

[emh9009 199]

i would look for at least a 1k rms amp to get the full potential of the icon, epically if you're looking to get loud.

[playboiij 0]

ok. thanks for the help.

[Aaron Clinton 2,372]

If you really like the JL, and it is in good shape and a good price, it is enough power. Set the gains correctly so you are not clipping and it should be a happy pairing. 1000 watts, being double the power, will have a noticeable difference, but that is up to you if you feel you need it.

[emh9009 199]

If you really like the JL, and it is in good shape and a good price, it is enough power. Set the gains correctly so you are not clipping and it should be a happy pairing. 1000 watts, being double the power, will have a noticeable difference, but that is up to you if you feel you need it.

Well said

[Notorious97200 339]

Do it right, one time !

Get a more powerful amp for your fantastic sub. You can find a lot of 1000 watts amps with your budget, on the market. Some brand new, some used or refurbished.

Good luck

[manrossdamn 57]

Bump for more headroom

Goood luck, videos!

[S.DeYoung 967]

More headroom for sure. I have a MB Quart DSC1500.1 (1500wrms @ 1ohm) on my 12" d2 Icon. I have seen these amps on ebay brand new for $209-$229.

[Wackzirth88 4]

Db-r is have a 25% off sale on refurbished sundown amps. I saw a 1500d on there for like 240, iirc. Here's the link http://www.db-r.com/sell/store2/

[Ohjay 116]

Db-r is have a 25% off sale on refurbished sundown amps. I saw a 1500d on there for like 240, iirc. Here's the link http://www.db-r.com/sell/store2/

That SAE1200 for $157 would be a great match.

[millertime 12]

i second getting one from db-r electronics..... great guy to deal with.. and stands behind his stuff.... i bought my sundown saz 1500d from him... it was just like new for a really good price

[jcarter1885 995]

I got this amp to push my Icon 15" with a Copper Coil (D2):

Cadence ZRS-7000D

[S.DeYoung 967]

I just upgraded to sundown 1500d v.2s. I have two mb quart dsc1500.1 that do 1500wrms @ 1ohm. Used for 2 months comes with original box, manuals, and bass knob. $150. Let me know. I had the two amps pushing two icons

[BanginGMC 23]

PDX series amp, found on ebay