Anyone have experience with a Skar audio RP-1500.1DM 1500w Mono amp?

[KcContractor]

Thinking of using it for a JL 10W7 Sub with a 750 RMS @ 3 OHM

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[Doxquzme Premium Member]

Me thinks we've been down this road...

Makes no sense to purchase a $1400 sub/box/ where the amp is only $175 Skar amplifier. Why not a get a pair of these:

On sale for 130 ea. so $260

VCW104v3 1600W Peak (800W RMS) 10" VC-Series v3 Dual 4-Ohm Subwoofer

Product Details: 10" Dual 4-ohm VC-Series Car Subwoofer Power Handling: Peak: 1600 watts watts RMS: 800 watts watts Recommended Power Range: 650 - 800W RMS Impedance: Dual 4 ohm Carbon Fiber dust cap Pressed paper cone with carbon fiber top Custom High Roll Foam Surround with Nylon Stitching...

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One of these:

You glue and screw enclosure with double baffle (tuned to 29hz) - $200

10" Dual High Output XL Glue it & Screw It Sub Enclosure

GP Car Audio is a manufacturer of many USA Made ðºð¸ car audio products. We are also a distributor for several top Audio brands including Sundown Audio, XS Power, and Deaf Bonce.

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A nice 2000 watt stinger amp $200

Amazon product ASIN B0BN2JLBQ6

A great upgraded wiring 4 gauge wire kit $50

Amazon product ASIN B0C8V972Z7
Case of the 120m deadening for the car $50

Amazon product ASIN B07BLSP8JV
Which in and of itself would be a fantastic setup, equal to or definitely louder that the single JL and amplifier/box you are thinking of.

That leaves about $640 left over to get new speakers and a a 4 channel amplifier, 0 gauge kit instead of the 4 gauge, big three upgrade, distribution blocks, etc. for the rest of the car to keep up. Maybe you need to re-think the entire setup. Simply getting a renowned JL without a decent supporting cast is like asking Neil Pert to play drums in your cousins Jazz band, not a great fit.

 

[winkychevelle 10+ year member]

Junk stay away from skar if you can.

Can't believe jl is still using those 3ohm coils.
Look for something that makes 500w at 4ohm and 800-1000w at 2ohm and it should be more than enough power

 

[spokey9]

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These are better

 

[audiobaun 5,000+ posts]

CT-2000.1D // 2000 Watts RMS Monoblock Car Audio Amplifier

The CT Sounds CT-2000.1D is a compact 2000 watt class d monoblock car subwoofer amplifier. The 1-ohm stable mono amp features a Low Pass Filter (LPF), Subsonic Filter, and Bass Boost so you can get the exact sound you are looking for out of your amplifier.

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[Oldbasshead]

My son used that exact amp. RMA'd the first one that lasted about a month before letting out the magic smoke. Second one struggled not to overheat constantly at 1 ohm. I'm a fan of Skar subs for people on a budget, but not impressed with at least this particular amp.

 

[3toneEYZ]

I had two Skar amps (4ch & a monoblock) go bad within a year. Post #2 is an excellent recommendation.