infinity 10' subs

[hadouken]

i got some infinity 10" subs with 1030w and 250rms
what kind of amp should i use? my friend had a 500w alpine mono amp that pushed them pretty well so i just want to know how to get the best sound out of them



thnks ia

http://http://www.epinions.com/specs/pr-Infinity_Reference_1030W

[DynamicSound]

How many do you have? If 2, a 500rms amp @ 2ohms will be perfect. We sell those subs too. We have an Alpine MRP-M500 amp for $145 and a Kenwood KAC-8104D for $110. They would be a perfect match.

[A. Tuning]

The type of amp you choose will mostly be dependent on the enclosure you decide to use for your subs. Contrary to what SUM may think, mating a subwoofer to an amp isn't as simple as "sub is rated at Xwatts, so get an amp with Xwatts and make it go BOOM"...you actually have to consider the enclosure, how much volume the enclosure it, whether or not it's ported, vented, or bandpass...all of this comes into play, which is why that little sheet comes with most good subs so that you make sure to optimize the potential of the sub.

SOOOOO, what type of enclosure are you planning to use for the Infinity subs? That would be the first step to deciding what kind of power you'll need to make them hit their hardest.

James E.

[hadouken]

its qlogic sealed box

[DynamicSound]

The type of amp you choose will mostly be dependent on the enclosure you decide to use for your subs. Contrary to what SUM may think, mating a subwoofer to an amp isn't as simple as "sub is rated at Xwatts, so get an amp with Xwatts and make it go BOOM"...you actually have to consider the enclosure, how much volume the enclosure it, whether or not it's ported, vented, or bandpass...all of this comes into play, which is why that little sheet comes with most good subs so that you make sure to optimize the potential of the sub.

SOOOOO, what type of enclosure are you planning to use for the Infinity subs? That would be the first step to deciding what kind of power you'll need to make them hit their hardest.

James E.

Actually, since the OP wanted to know what would make them sound best, not just what would make them hit the hardest...you would want to get the best amp for the subs...which would be something around the rms of the subs. Then get an enclosure that is around the recommended specs for the subs. If you want a little tighter bass, go with the sealed. If you want more bass, go with the vented.

Remember, making them hit the hardest they can is not always best...not to mention could void a warranty on the subs if purchased with a warranty.

[lovinmydodge]

ummm... NO ^^^^ making the subs hit the hardest will not void the warrenty. thats like saying going fast in a race car will make you lose your license. If you run the subs at proper CLEAN power and the signal isn't clipped and your not trying to get more out of the subs than whats really capable of the setup you have. For sq and spl i suggest a slot ported box. Depending on your size tuning and power will decide exactly how you want it to sound. So I suggest that you take those 2 10's put them in about 3 cubes maybe 3.2 cubes. tune it to about 38 htz and put about 400 rms to the pair. so 200 a sub. that should give you a good sql setup. loud low clear clean. and potent. As for the amp for that kind of power you really have a lot of options. I would run the hifonics 600 watt amp. at 2 ohms you will be sitting alright. and you will get decent power out of the amp. I wouldn't over power those subs. I had an infinity ref. 10. sounded great in a sealed box. I got a buddy with those two same 10's and his system is very tight and accurate and decently loud up high but bottom end there is nothing. I ported the 2 in 3 cubes even and he was shocked that it sounded still so clean but so deep.