Posted July 22, 201411 yr aight so i will be getting two 12 DSS Ethos in oct.. they are 1,800 watts RMS.. there is two so could i get a 3,000 watt amp for them or will i need to get a 3,500 watt amp?? also i only have about 650$ to spend on a amp which sucks.. any thoughts on what i should do? i kno i will be needing to get a second battery and a better battery for under the hood.. i never really had much of a system.. i only have two 10's now and a Hifonics BE1700.1 for the 10's and a alpine 4 channel for my door spearkers.. this will be my first time upgrading my electrical.. will i need to get a better alternator or can i just rock the 2 better batterys.. my new build will be the two 12 Ethos.. a 3,000-3,500 watt amp for the Ethos and the alpine 4 channel amp and 4 5x7's.. i hope i can slide with just the two batterys cause dont think i can afford a nice alternator..
July 22, 201411 yr Quality watts over quantity. Any selection in the SSA Store would work well. Buy what you can afford, you don't absolutely need to have 3500 watts
July 22, 201411 yr I'd recommend 3,500. My team members have had success with B2 and American Bass. Check out Swifts f250 build log in the build log section. He is using a newer companies amp that also has decent pricing.
July 22, 201411 yr Author thanks guys... well i just rememberd i have a few months till my subs come so i mite be able to get a better amp them i thought.. gonna start my new amp fund i rushed the setup i have now.. gonna take my time with this next one.. make sure im getting decent equipment and everything is done rite.. so how big does my box have to be for two Ethos 12's and what should i have it tuned to? i dont do compitions just like to slam my music!
July 22, 201411 yr With your budget I would get two used Crescendo BC2000's and strap them. Or keep your eye out for a used 3-4k for 650. 650 dont go very far when talking about a new quality amp.
July 22, 201411 yr ive had good luck with audioque/soundqubed. fosgate power series. and as of now im running a crescendo bc3500 on a single 12 zcon and im impressed with it as well..
July 23, 201411 yr http://www.soundsolutionsaudio.com/forum/topic/62563-puscifer2-ethos-daily-build/?view=getnewpostCheck out my build log. I've got the same basic setup. I'm loving every second I spend in my car! Your gonna love those subs.
July 23, 201411 yr Don't get too caught up in worrying about power. It takes a large difference in power to make even a small audible difference.
July 30, 201411 yr Author getting the Ampere 3,800 d!! cant wait! ordering tonite or tomarrow for sure
July 31, 201411 yr Author I ordered it!!! Ampere aa 3,800.1 beast!! im so happy.. this will be the first REAL amp i ever bought.. cant wait till this comes together
August 4, 201411 yr you can get a used Crescendo 3500, DC 3.5k. Tbh thats gonna be my next build. IM going with a Taramps HD4000. I can give you pricing if you need it!
August 15, 201411 yr Author ok so i have my ampere audio 3,800.1 amp which im waiting to put in a car with my new setup... but i still have my truck.. all i have in my truck is 4 gauge ran.. i kno i will nee to upgrade my alternator and also get new batterys for my amp to run at 1ohm.. my question is can i run it at say 2 ohm in my truck with no upgrades?? since it will only be running at 2000 watts?? was gonna just hook it up to my sundown sa 10 for now just so i have a lil bass for now... i kno thats alot for the sa 10 but i wont go hard on it really.. just want a lil bump Edited August 15, 201411 yr by sundownclown
August 15, 201411 yr Yes but make sure to upgrade that wire to 1/0 or better and watch the voltage. Make sure to be gentle on the gain and dont go crazy. I hope the Big 3 wiring is done underhood in 1/0 as well. Get an AGM battery for under the hood as well, the biggest one you can fit. How big is the trucks stock alternator?The question would be would I do it, no I wouldnt. But there are probably a few people who have ran 2k on a stock electrical with good results.
August 15, 201411 yr be gentle with gain settings!!! edit:I hate to say it,if it were me I'd use DMM method so you know your not over doing it!! in this case only Edited August 15, 201411 yr by garychurch84
August 16, 201411 yr Yikes no.lol I understand! Figured it would be ok if he sets it for 600w for the SA 10.OTHER THAN THAT THEN NO!
August 16, 201411 yr Now that is what extra headroom is!A lot of amp for that sub.Be careful with the gain or better yet get a sub that would match up better.Till you get your other subs. Edited August 16, 201411 yr by pmureika
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