Thread: Amp chosen, now tuning

I have 2 Alpine Type-R 12's 4 ohm dvc
im 90% positive im getting this amp
http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_...MF4000-1D.html
im running the amp at 1200w rms @ 4 ohms
the subs will be run like example 4 on page 2 here:
http://vault.alpine-usa.com/products...12_23D_43D.pdf

now what shoud i set the amp to?
I mainly listen to rap/hip hop, then some techno, and lastly rock.

here is the amp's controls
http://www.sonicelectronix.com/pictu...cture_id=67764


btw thank you to anyone who helped or tried helping me find an amp

4 ohms dvc, thats just how it is labeled on the sub, and written in the directions

AQ1200D
AQ1200D Amplifier

wire down to 1ohm.

or
SAZ-1000D
http://www.woofersetc.com/p-9255-saz...amplifier.aspx
wire down to 1 ohm.

im pretty sure they are not supposed to be run on 1 ohm

Lower ohm = more powah!

Originally Posted by rynoman03

Lower ohm = more powah!

true but i dont think my subs are stable at 1 ohm

Originally Posted by szalajka05

Get a mtx amp. I've been pounding subs with my mtx 8502 for six years now. This amp is awesome

im not asking for brand.. im talking specific ratings.
lots of people are satisfied with lots of amps, but that doesn't help me at all

the subs will see 4ohm
the amp would see 1ohm

Originally Posted by 1LoudGrandPrix

the subs will see 4ohm
the amp would see 1ohm

^^This...your subs dont need to be 1 ohm stable...your amp does.

Originally Posted by szalajka05

Lightning audio!!!

= SH!T

would this be a good amp at 1 ohm?
NEW HIFONICS BRUTUS BRZ1200.1D CLASS D MONO AMPLIFIER | eBay

if u want the cheap rout with more power check out audio pipe amps my neighbor had 4 tyep r at .5 ohm a peice and had two amps and they pounded I hace two 1500 and there loud.

Originally Posted by rynoman03

= SH!T

true that