i was not that experienced. i had planned to by a saz1500d originally but db-r had a sell on a saz-3000d for like 600 shipped i had the cash so i boght it. bought 3 sa12s had them sealed running at 2.33. but decided to build a ported box and let the third row go. i have a 200 amp alternator in my tahoe that's off of ebay that's made for the commercial truck applications for like $240. did the big3 and replaced my battery with a yellow top. i play my system at every car show slamming on it and have not had a problem. when i turn it all the way up i just have to bring the idle up. now looking for a second 3000d to add three more but this time i'm going to have to put some real money into my electrical this time.

It takes power to make power.

This.

If your willing to drop the money, a SAZ3000 and a BTL would beat hard.You think it would still hit hard

An AQ 2200d would be cheaper, and might be able to be ran with only a couple extra batts.

Just make sure you cross your T's and dot your I's with a system like this for your first.

I think an AQ2200 would be best for a BTL 18" for your application.

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love my AQ amp, and the clipping light can help a beginner set up the amps gains

To answer the original question : Many customers run 3000Ds on BTLs and have done so for years.

You would be in the market for electrical upgrades to sustain 3kw of power, though.