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Old Jan 18, 2005 | 01:32 PM
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I currently am looking at amps to power my subs (3 10" MTX 500 watts each/1500 watts total). I've heard that mono channels are the best but are quite expensive. Can I buy a 2 channel amp and still get a lot of power out of it?
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Old Jan 18, 2005 | 03:41 PM
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yes just make sure that the amp is bridgeable most 2 channel run at 2-4 ohms. You need to be careful that the 3 subs dont drop it down below 2 ohms or you will fry the amp
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Old Jan 19, 2005 | 01:30 AM
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What is the series on the MTX? 1500 watts is overkill! Dont look at Peak power only RMS. If you are on a buget and are looking for a good amp go with viper or directed. They are a good, lots of power, and great costomer service. Also go with a mono, trust me it is worth the extra $$.
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Old Jan 19, 2005 | 01:35 AM
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hifonics all the way best amp for your buck
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Old Jan 19, 2005 | 01:46 AM
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I love my DEI amp, and i don't even push it hard. The thing is SOLID.
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Old Jan 19, 2005 | 02:18 AM
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viper and directed are made by dei so its the same thing

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Old Jan 19, 2005 | 04:13 PM
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Originally Posted by llBlazin_llLo
What is the series on the MTX? 1500 watts is overkill! Dont look at Peak power only RMS. If you are on a buget and are looking for a good amp go with viper or directed. They are a good, lots of power, and great costomer service. Also go with a mono, trust me it is worth the extra $$.
Not sure. It'* in a tri-sub enclosure with MTX Blue Thunder subs in it.
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Originally Posted by Red Rocket
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What is the series on the MTX? 1500 watts is overkill! Dont look at Peak power only RMS. If you are on a buget and are looking for a good amp go with viper or directed. They are a good, lots of power, and great costomer service. Also go with a mono, trust me it is worth the extra $$.
Not sure. It'* in a tri-sub enclosure with MTX Blue Thunder subs in it.
I wouldn't give it more then 500w RMS
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Old Jan 21, 2005 | 02:21 PM
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they might not even handle that much......and watch the Ohms with three subs
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Old Jan 21, 2005 | 06:23 PM
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FIgure out the total impedence of the sub setup, it might tell you on their site. If not ive seen similar setups sold at other places, such as cardomain or possibly one of the bigger automotive cataloges.
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