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Hi, I'm looking at picking up a Sundown Audio SAX-1200D to match it up with a single Fi Q 12" with plans to run a ported setup. Being new to car audio my question is, will these two work together? Everything I've read seems to put these as a perfect match up. For options on the speaker I'm assuming it will need Dual 2 Ohm and cooling options. Is the option for an extra "spider" needed? I'll be ordering the amp in the morning, should you guys give the OK, as there is an amazing deal on one of the internet retailers. Thanks for the help.

I need help deciding which amp i should get... i used to run the soundstream xxx6500 (which ive been told only does about 2700 @ 12v and 1ohm) on my 2 15" BTLs (dual .7) but i broke my box.... so next week they are completely redoing it to make it much stronger. but since im redoing that, im going to just uppppp the power. the sounstream is sold.... now for my amp choices i can either get: (2) opti4000ds and run them at 2ohm....doing right about 3000rms per sub (which was my goal) i know this amp is JUST like the SS, but its regulated so it should do more power on 12v as opposed to the SS. or i can get (1) AB500.1 which will do about 4700rms and costs about $200 less. the…

i got a BL 18 with dual 1s and might be getting a sundown sax-1200D so do you think running it at .35 ohms is safe?

is the Hifonics atlas Mt. Olympus amp good for an fi sp4 15? http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_32989_Hifonics-Atlas.html

ok i see all these people talkin about how they wire their stuff at .5 ohms. how does that work? i mean like on amps, the ohms are usually 4, 2, n 1. well im askin this because right now i got 1 dvc ssd 12" (bp n flatwound) with a hifonics amp powering 1200rms watts at 1ohm. i was thinking of getting another ssd, so that mean i would get an amp to power 2400rms watts. i looked at some of the wiring configurations on kicker n 12voltz website n it shows that i can only have them at 2 ohms or .5 ohms. at 2 ohms the amp i wanna get is kinda really outta the way money wise because at 1ohm it is a lot more than wat i need. so yea im just wondering how i could achieve the .5 ohm…

I need help configuring my amp to the BTL sub! anyone can help me? i pretty much know nothing

I have a 12'' BL in a 2.25 or so cu. ft. box ported at 32 hz, and a Kicker ZX1000.1 running at 2 ohms and it doesnt seem loud enough, and i dont want to clip it to death. im wondering if a different amp can help? its a fully loaded bl so im sure it can take 1500 rms, what do you guys suggest? right now for electrical i have 1/0 for the amp and battery, ive done the wire upgrades for the grounding in the engine compartment, except for the alternator because of it being mounted by my chassis rather than near the hood. any suggestions there besides the alt positve wire?

my dad is ordering a 12" btl for his car and wants to know what would be a good amp to use for it. thanks

i plan on getting a 15" bl within the next two months. but anyways any of you guys have any suggestions for good amps for a 15" bl. ive seen alot of guys talking on here about sundown but i dont really know much about them or any other amps for that matter. but if you have any suggestions or information that would be great. thanks

Got about 800 to spend on an amp..need some suggestions..

So, I am lookin for an amp to run 2 10" bls and am not entirely sure what to go with, would something like a RF4000.1 be good or should I stay with a 3k watt amp....in which case, what is a good 3k watt amp

Lookin for a new amp n don't really wanna go to money crazy but u guys think a Hifonics ZRX3000.1D would work well with 2 bl 12's 2ohm subs I have 0guage wiring all the way back 220amp alt. with a yellow top up front and a yellow top in the rear

I plan on buying 2 SSD 12's and I don't know much about Amps. I was wonder if anyone could recommend one or a pair of amps I should get too power them.

what amp would be better for a 12" Bl with the BP Power? US Amps MD 1D (underrated at 1200w @ 1ohm) or US Amps MD 2D (underrated at 1500w @ 1ohm)... Also would the flatwind coil be worth the extra $20? And also what would be a good box size? I know it recommends anywhere from 1.8-2.5... but what would be about perfect?

I have a single BTL N2 18 that i am upgrading from a planet audio 5000.1D to an amp that can put out real power numbers and has 1/0 power and ground. I was thinking of the Crescendo 3500 or sundown 3500 as i hear the BTL N2 can easilly take 3500 RMS. Are those 2 amps one of my better, if not the best options and if not which would you suggest in a daily driver? I should probably include this is a dual 2 ohm that i will be wiring to 1 ohm. Basically if you had the choice what is the perfect amp to pair with this sub? **Also i would like to know if i have been misinformed of the btl handling that much power before i just go and blow this sub.**

Hello All, I am looking a few amp reccomendations for my FI Q 12" preferably not over $500.00. I was origanaly thinking of going with one of the new soundstream 4channel amp and bridge 2 but i dont think it will be enough power so am looking for a few more reccomendtions to point me in the right direction... Thanks

what would be a good amp to put on one fully loaded 15 btl with dual 2 coils. i got a quantum 4500d that is stable at 1 ohm that i was thinking of putting on it but im not sure if i should do that or get a better one

does any one have any suggestions before i make any purchases.... I will end up with two 12 bls loaded and would like some suggestions on what kind of amp to power these.....also any electrical upgrades I may nneed to make on the car, i.e. beefier alt., additional batteries, etc, etc, . any help woul really be apprec. Gary

Amp just got here just waiting on that beautiful q to come in!

Hey i have a Fi BL 15" and i was wondering for my amp kit do i need to upgrade it. i havent yet to install the sub yet cause im scared my 4guage rockford amp kit wont handle the sub and might jack it up..will it..or do i need a 1/0 amp kit?? will a 4guage work or should i rip out the 4 guage? and if i need a 1/0 can i keep the existing ground cable and remote wire or do i need to change those out to?? thanks..and sorry for so many questions!!! -Ryan

I searched for this but didn't see a topic about it......I'm looking at getting a BL12 or 15. Just not sure what ohm option to pick. I've got a Kicker 1000.1 http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_11553_Kicker+08ZX1000.1.html RMS is 1000 @ 2ohms Thanks!

I will have a stock car (130a alt., stock battery, big 3 done) and plan to run 1 15" SSD w/ BP power off a SAZ-1500D. Question is, do I buy the dual 1 ohm sub wired at 2 ohms, or get the dual 2 ohm sub wired at 1ohm? Sundown.com rates the 1500d @800rms at 2ohms... Which would be better? Wiring @ 2ohms would have less voltage drop correct? But wouldn't the amp be working harder ie. the gain would have to be much higher when running @ 2ohms? If I ran it @ 1ohm I could keep the gain really low so I'm thinking that this would be better for the amp. Any Thoughts?

I've made a couple of these threads but I recently picked up 2 Rockford T1500's for a steal. Now I'm definately close to purchasing 2 15 BL's and just curious what the experts have to say on this. I'm thinking since they are RF's they are going to be rated a bit higher rms, so how will that go along with the BL's? Also, what reccomendations do you have when it comes to wiring these? It says they arent bridgable, but can I still make this work? Pretty clueless when it comes to amps/wiring and all that. Thanks for all your help guys.

i will soon be getting 4 15" btl's can anyone tell me what would be a good amp to run these with, i want about 2-2500 watts to each. would like to have amps that are 12.5 to 13.8. this is going to be a spl set up and need good clean efficient amps. also if you know where i may can get a good deal from would be helpful also.(batteries also) thanks shane b.

Howdy, I'm looking to pick up the fully loaded BTL 12 dual 1 ohms. Simple questions: What amps would you fine folks push it with? Typically I'd go with a pair of subs, but I'm not confident a ported enclosure would fit in the back of an 09 Challenger without swallowing up the entire trunk. Any suggestions?