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nebztal82
11-28-2002, 09:14 AM
I've got one 12" Infinity Refference and what amps do u guys recomend for me? I don't to spend a ton but i don't want cheap shit either. so lemme know what u think i should get
Cobraman15
11-28-2002, 07:49 PM
first make sure what ever amp you buy is rated at 300 rms power. Next buy the amp online because it will be cheaper than at a store unless the store has incredible deals. Max power doesn't mean too much, rms is what is important. other than that id say stick with alpine rockford mtx or audiobahn, stay away from pyramid and jensen
Nate2310
11-28-2002, 09:18 PM
What's wrong w/ jensen amps?
Caddy
11-28-2002, 10:50 PM
Jensen is alright but they're more of an entry level. I'd recommend RF for good price and wicked power. They sound great on subs or full range. Like Cobraman was saying, RF, MTX, Alpine. Oh stay away from sony amps too. They're circuit boards aren't high quality and they're power ratings are WAY off. I know cuz i owned one. POS! Clarion makes a great new amp too. Check them out.
Defiant[YD]
11-30-2002, 08:26 PM
isn't there a kick ass amp by Phoenix Gold also? hehe
gotta love those!
Nate2310
11-30-2002, 09:43 PM
Get a JL amp, they are the shit
gr3k0sLaV
12-02-2002, 05:21 AM
Well i got myself an MTX thunder 4244, very impressed with it, soon it'll be running my front splits in active !! DROOL!!
toastyghost
12-04-2002, 10:10 AM
My setup was going to include two Infinity Reference 12's (4ohm resistance apiece) wired in parallel to a JBL P600.1 mono amp which is rated 300w x 1ch @ 4 ohm. If you remember your electrostatics from physics class, the total resistance in series is the sum of the individual resistances while in parallel it's the INVERSE sum of the INVERSES of the resistances. This means that while they are TWO 300w speakers and it's a MONO 300w amp, if they're in parallel the total resistance across the circuit a 2 ohms even though they are 4 ohm speakers. And at half the resistance, the amp is rated for twice the wattage, meaning your 12's will get their 300w apiece in this configuration. :)

edit: So yeah to make a short story long... w/ just one 12 @ 4 ohm this amp is still what you need. They're like $150.