Stereo help.

lhinojos · 10-12-2012, 04:22 PM

I have a Polk Audio db1240 12in sub, and a 12 zenclosure box. What else do I need in order to run that to my stock head unit? I do not have the Bose kit. Any help appreciated.

RonRizz · 10-12-2012, 04:25 PM

for starters an amp, with amp wiring kit, and a line out converter

lhinojos · 10-12-2012, 04:26 PM

Yea a figured but do you know how big an amp? I heard rumors that if you don't get the right amp for your sub, you could blow the sub.

cheshirecat · 10-12-2012, 04:29 PM

those are some interesting rumors

bigaudiofanat · 10-12-2012, 04:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lhinojos

Yea a figured but do you know how big an amp? I heard rumors that if you don't get the right amp for your sub, you could blow the sub.

It is not so much "right amp" as it is a quality amp as well as proper tuning.

Vertigo · 10-12-2012, 04:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cheshirecat

those are some interesting rumors

lol

lhinojos · 10-12-2012, 04:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigaudiofanat

It is not so much "right amp" as it is a quality amp as well as proper tuning.

well can you point me in a general direction as in what exactly to get?

RonRizz · 10-12-2012, 05:19 PM

an amp in the 300 to 500 watt range will do you nicely

Vertigo · 10-12-2012, 05:25 PM

Ihino, make sure you look at the watt rating by RMS.

lhinojos · 10-12-2012, 05:30 PM

I know the sub is at 320 rms. so should I look for an amp that ranges around 330rms? And is there different kinds of wiring kits? And any brands I should look for?

Vertigo · 10-12-2012, 05:37 PM

I have used RF and Stinger wiring kits in the past and they have done the job nicely.
Go with 4AWG.

RonRizz · 10-12-2012, 05:37 PM

I saw it rated at 360 rms a general rule is amp should be between 80% and 150% of your subs rated power.
Amp kits are a crap shoot. Stick with the better known brands, and you'll get a decent kit.
They are rated for your systems power, so look in that range as well. I would recommend installing a kit with at least 4 gauge power wire, which would give you the option to upgrade/add amps later.

lhinojos · 10-12-2012, 05:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RonRizz

I saw it rated at 360 rms a general rule is amp should be between 80% and 150% of your subs rated power.
Amp kits are a crap shoot. Stick with the better known brands, and you'll get a decent kit.
They are rated for your systems power, so look in that range as well. I would recommend installing a kit with at least 4 gauge power wire, which would give you the option to upgrade/add amps later.

Yeah it is 360 I read it wrong lol well I'm not exactly a genius in the audio world so what brands should I be looking for?

Vertigo · 10-12-2012, 05:59 PM

Alpine amps are a safe bet.

10-12-2012, 04:22 PM	#1 (permalink)
lhinojos Track Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Riverside, CA Posts: 559 Drives: 12 370z GM M6 Rep Power: 14	Stereo help. I have a Polk Audio db1240 12in sub, and a 12 zenclosure box. What else do I need in order to run that to my stock head unit? I do not have the Bose kit. Any help appreciated.

10-12-2012, 04:25 PM	#2 (permalink)
RonRizz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Pine grove, Pa Posts: 2,136 Drives: 2 feet, 3 pedals Rep Power: 6775	for starters an amp, with amp wiring kit, and a line out converter __________________ P99rs Head Unit--- Amps- 2 Pioneer Prs800d --- Zapco ST1000MX---Zapco ST-4XSQ---- SI BM mk5 Subs---SI TM65v2 Midbass--- SI M3 mids--- SI M25 xbl2 tweeters ----- 2016 MECA street class 3rd place at world finals

10-12-2012, 05:19 PM	#8 (permalink)
RonRizz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Pine grove, Pa Posts: 2,136 Drives: 2 feet, 3 pedals Rep Power: 6775	an amp in the 300 to 500 watt range will do you nicely __________________ P99rs Head Unit--- Amps- 2 Pioneer Prs800d --- Zapco ST1000MX---Zapco ST-4XSQ---- SI BM mk5 Subs---SI TM65v2 Midbass--- SI M3 mids--- SI M25 xbl2 tweeters ----- 2016 MECA street class 3rd place at world finals

10-12-2012, 05:37 PM	#12 (permalink)
RonRizz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Pine grove, Pa Posts: 2,136 Drives: 2 feet, 3 pedals Rep Power: 6775	I saw it rated at 360 rms a general rule is amp should be between 80% and 150% of your subs rated power. Amp kits are a crap shoot. Stick with the better known brands, and you'll get a decent kit. They are rated for your systems power, so look in that range as well. I would recommend installing a kit with at least 4 gauge power wire, which would give you the option to upgrade/add amps later. __________________ P99rs Head Unit--- Amps- 2 Pioneer Prs800d --- Zapco ST1000MX---Zapco ST-4XSQ---- SI BM mk5 Subs---SI TM65v2 Midbass--- SI M3 mids--- SI M25 xbl2 tweeters ----- 2016 MECA street class 3rd place at world finals

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lhinojos Track Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Riverside, CA Posts: 559 Drives: 12 370z GM M6 Rep Power: 14	Yea a figured but do you know how big an amp? I heard rumors that if you don't get the right amp for your sub, you could blow the sub.

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cheshirecat A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 1,428 Drives: N54 135i Rep Power: 292	those are some interesting rumors

10-12-2012, 05:25 PM	#9 (permalink)
Vertigo A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 15,476 Drives: 370z / R32 Rep Power: 221	Ihino, make sure you look at the watt rating by RMS.

10-12-2012, 05:30 PM	#10 (permalink)
lhinojos Track Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Riverside, CA Posts: 559 Drives: 12 370z GM M6 Rep Power: 14	I know the sub is at 320 rms. so should I look for an amp that ranges around 330rms? And is there different kinds of wiring kits? And any brands I should look for?

10-12-2012, 05:37 PM	#11 (permalink)
Vertigo A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 15,476 Drives: 370z / R32 Rep Power: 221	I have used RF and Stinger wiring kits in the past and they have done the job nicely. Go with 4AWG.

10-12-2012, 05:59 PM	#14 (permalink)
Vertigo A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 15,476 Drives: 370z / R32 Rep Power: 221	Alpine amps are a safe bet.