Best Budget Amp for this 15"

[Motokid 10+ year member]

Went down to a local shop in my area, who is probably the best and does good work. They are solomly Definite Audio Design (DAD). I'm looking at just putting a single KMH 15" in the back of my Chrysler 200.. Just because it would be the 'cheapest" rather than doing say 2 12"s or a couple 8's. Sure 2 12's would be better than 1 15, but im on a budget here.. Basically He can build me a custom box for that 15, the sub, the amp, the wire, and the LOC for around $750 out the door.. Doesn't sound to bad.. But I didn't catch what amp he wanted to sell me.. Its an Alpine that all I know, and it does 500 True RMS from what he says.. Thing in the KMH 15 is 500RMS and 1000Watt peak.. If I remember right I think he said the amp was arond 225? 250? Im not sure..

I know I can do better.. So im trying to find a good budget amp for around/under $200 if possible.. I just think that only getting a true 500 rms (max) out of an amp for 225-250, I can find a little more for a better price.. and not be using the full 500 from the amp, when im sure the sub can take a bit more than 500rms.

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[MrFoca]

Few audio technix on eBay. The 400.1 & 800.1 that would be great for the cost of them.

 

[Motokid 10+ year member]

Few audio technix on eBay. The 400.1 & 800.1 that would be great for the cost of them.

Hmm, never even heard of that brand. Would the 400.1 be okay, I forgot to mention the 15 is Dual 4 Ohm.

 

[MrFoca]

I think the 400.1 might be little unpar but they are rated at 12V so expect a little more. You could look for a amp with good 2 ohm power output. How much power are you looking to get for your sub ?

 

[Motokid 10+ year member]

I think the 400.1 might be little unpar but they are rated at 12V so expect a little more. You could look for a amp with good 2 ohm power output. How much power are you looking to get for your sub ?

I mean it's 500RMS/1000 Watt peak, I mean getting most of it would be nice! Since im looking at spending quite a bit i'd love for it to sound the best it can for what im getting.

 

[Popwarhomie 5,000+ posts]

If you didnt already buy the sub get a D2 ohm subwoofer. Then get the PPI black ice 650.1 650 rms at 1 ohm for $115.

 

[Motokid 10+ year member]

If you didnt already buy the sub get a D2 ohm subwoofer. Then get the PPI black ice 650.1 650 rms at 1 ohm for $115.

They don't offer a D2 KMH 15 :/ i'd have to go up to the BD series for a d2 15, which would be 1000 rms/2000 max. But that woofer is probably in the 300's.. Or I could just go with a single 12.. I just don't know, car audio is stressing me out!

 

[Motokid 10+ year member]

Okay So im looking at the PPI BK1800D, the black ice one. It's around $200.. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Precision-Power-PPI-BK1800-1D-Monoblock-Class-D-Black-Ice-Car-Amplifier-BK18001D-/360838061925?pt=Car_Amplifiers&hash=item54039fdf65

But then I saw a PPI 6501D for only $100, would that do it..? Amazon.com: Amplifier - Model#: BK6501D: Car Electronics

 

[Popwarhomie 5,000+ posts]

Ever thought about looking at subs other than DAD? Not saying they arent good subs..

I would do an OA 15 on the PPI 1000

Or if you want to run more power the SQ HDS3 15 on the PPI 1800.

OA 15 = $160 ( great subwoofers rated at 600rms but can take alot more.) Ive owned 2.

http://obsidiancaraudio.com/index.php?id=6

SQ 15 = $150 and rated at 1200rms. (Great company and I've owned ALOT of their products)

http://www.soundqubed.com/HDS315_p_229.html

 

[trumpet 5,000+ posts]

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