RMS capabilities

[IllusionX]

Originally Posted by talnlnky

because they are only used for 250hz and down.... where its really hard to tell the difference between D & A/B.... the lower you go... the harder it is to hear. I personally never run sub amps crossed any higher than 60hz (when I had a decent component setup).

I doubt you could honestly tell the difference consistently between A/B & D in a blindfolded test.

I personally am all about efficient setups... I currently only own 2 A/B amps... but would do a D for my sub stage anyday.... if I planned on having a substage long term (my dream setup won't even use subs.... won't need them, my midbasses play a bigger range and better than a sub could).

you are right for the low frequency...but do you SERIOUSLY need 2500wRMS for subs ???

i personally only have a 4 channel AB class 50wRMS for my fronts and two 8" subs on the rear deck.

[talnlnky]

Originally Posted by IllusionX

you are right for the low frequency...but do you SERIOUSLY need 2500wRMS for subs ???

i personally only have a 4 channel AB class 50wRMS for my fronts and two 8" subs on the rear deck.

I don't... but every D-bag 16-22yr old male on the streets seems to. I'm a huge proponent for high efficiency setups. I did the SPL comp setups when I was 18-22... I bought custom made alts, $160 bats, and 00awg cable.... Been there done that... its fun, and somewhat challenging, but for a daily ride its not much fun.

I have a very similar setup to yours currently... I run the dual 8's in the 1.2cuft ported @ 28hz box you see in my sig powered by an A/B amp bridged to get around 150rms. Then I run the front stock speakers (no rears) off the stock deck.

My planned system, when I get time, and access to a shop...
custom built 3 way components using an 8" midbass 4.5" mid and 1" tweet. The 8's would get 150rms each, the midrange and tweet would get 80rms per side. No subs.... so a grand total of 450watts of A/B power.

Honestly... most people will think there is a 10" sub and a few hundred watts hooked up.... I did this install in my mazda a few years back it it was amazing. Sounds like there is a sub hidden in the dash instead of in the back.