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Austin 07-16-2010 08:04 AM
I have always had very good luck with Punch amps. I have an old "gernade" style Punch 200 that has always taken good care of me.

I agree, for me it took a while to get ofer the stigma that subs had to be run two or more. But I am not into the huge bass anymore, much more into sound quality, and believe a single 10" or 12" will suffice in a small car like a Z.

Personally, I would take the money saved buying one sub and put towards a better amp.

Good luck, let us know what you decide.


*EDIT* Are the Punch amps 1 ohm stable? I think I always ran mine at 2 ohm.

ROC1ROB 07-16-2010 10:17 AM
Rule of thumb is: Good amps make poor speakers sound good and good speakers even better!

bigaudiofanat 07-16-2010 10:24 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by ROC1ROB (Post 627501)
Rule of thumb is: Good amps make poor speakers sound good and good speakers even better!
Poor speakers just sound bad and do not last very long.

TROOPER 07-16-2010 02:16 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Austin (Post 627247)
I have always had very good luck with Punch amps. I have an old "gernade" style Punch 200 that has always taken good care of me.

I agree, for me it took a while to get ofer the stigma that subs had to be run two or more. But I am not into the huge bass anymore, much more into sound quality, and believe a single 10" or 12" will suffice in a small car like a Z.

Personally, I would take the money saved buying one sub and put towards a better amp.

Good luck, let us know what you decide.


*EDIT* Are the Punch amps 1 ohm stable? I think I always ran mine at 2 ohm.
Well as you guys have suggested I will go wiith a single 12" sub.

Not sure if you guys missed it but this is the Sub and Amp I am looking at right now:

P700-1BD - Rockford Fosgate 700 Watt Punch Series Amplifier
~$360

P3D212 - Rockford Fosgate Punch Stage 3 12" Dual 2-Ohm Subwoofer
~$140

Austin 07-16-2010 03:42 PM
Post up pics when you get it all installed.

Big J 07-16-2010 04:06 PM
Don't forget the cost of a box and wiring....

TROOPER 07-16-2010 04:15 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Big J (Post 628167)
Don't forget the cost of a box and wiring....
Covered....., put that in original port ;)

Quote:
Originally Posted by TROOPER (Post 626179)
I'm going with the ZEnclosures box, and I obviously need power cables, so ignore all that from the budget.
This is just for the Amp and Sub/Subs....

Open to suggestions, remember we are working with a total of $500 for the "mono" amp, and 2 x 10" subs only.

ROC1ROB 07-16-2010 04:25 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by bigaudiofanat (Post 627512)
Poor speakers just sound bad and do not last very long.
My point was, don't skimp on an OK amp, get a good one!

bigaudiofanat 07-16-2010 06:14 PM
Got ya

TROOPER 07-16-2010 06:40 PM
Well I'm gonna start looking for a good deal on these then.

P700-1BD - Rockford Fosgate 700 Watt Punch Series Amplifier
P3D212 - Rockford Fosgate Punch Stage 3 12" Dual 2-Ohm Subwoofer

SonicElectonix or WoofersEtc, unless someone else knows a good vendor.

cmmonte92 07-16-2010 06:55 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by TROOPER (Post 628405)
Well I'm gonna start looking for a good deal on these then.

P700-1BD - Rockford Fosgate 700 Watt Punch Series Amplifier
P3D212 - Rockford Fosgate Punch Stage 3 12" Dual 2-Ohm Subwoofer

SonicElectonix or WoofersEtc, unless someone else knows a good vendor.
Might be worth including amazon in your options for your pricing search.


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