ICE Help - Saxperience

Yates · 25th June 2005, 04:18

im looking into buying a new amp soon i wana 4 channel one, dont wana spent too much on it tho thinkin around 100 or so, dont have that much of a budget, ive got a 700w amp now, but its only a single channel.

not sure wot all the watts do, i was looking at a mutant one from halfords, its a 4 channel and is 89.99, was going to replace my 2 subs aswell with mutant ones (12") which are 29.99 each the current ones ive got now are 1200w i think

not sure bout it all really, i no how to fit it all but i have no idea wen it comes down to buying it

so any help would be great

Scott^p · 25th June 2005, 04:33

the mutant stuff is actually pretty decent for the money. When your looking at watts find teh RMS value or the continous power handling figure, match amps to subs with these figures. Peak figures mean nothing

barrett^p · 25th June 2005, 07:51

also, if you think you are going to be able to wait longer and save more
money to put into hte audio system then hold out and till you can afford
the branded equipment if your not too fussed etc then get the mutant
stuff

Yates · 25th June 2005, 15:39

this is the mutant amp:

RMS output wattage - 4x80w RMS
Peak wattage - 4x160w peak
2 Ohms stable
Variable low pass and high pass x-over
0-12dB variable super bass booster

and the sub (il b gettin 2):

12" subwoofer
200w RMS power
700w maximum power
35 - 800Hz frequency range
Steel basket

i dont really know wot it means tho!

im not really wanting to spend loads of ice, i just want it too sound good!

wot you think about the details of the amp n sub?

SaxoAL · 25th June 2005, 15:52

The mutant stuff is great.
Mate of mine has a full mutant install and it sounds phenominal for a base range (cost wise) audio system.

al_VTR · 25th June 2005, 16:00

Alex - am i right in thinking a bigger Amp will be needed to run those 200w RMS subs ?

SaxoAL · 25th June 2005, 16:08

would be better to get one amp per sub on those. For sound quality purposes I mean.

Scott^p · 25th June 2005, 23:31

what does the 4 channel one run bridged to two channels?

really its not going to be enough to power those two subs in reality

Yates · 25th June 2005, 23:38

wot kind of amp shud i look for like watts wise to run them?

anyone find me one thats not too exensive and is a 4 channel? im not really that good at knowing wot im looking at when it comes down to it!

Yates · 25th June 2005, 23:50

just seen an

EXTREME AMP. 4 CHANNEL 600 WATT

anyone no if extreme are any good?

Foxy_VTR · 26th June 2005, 16:16

Buy my 2 12" phoenix gold octane r's then buy my 6x9's for your missus and then we will all be happy

Yates · 26th June 2005, 17:33

my missus has 6x9s now foxy! i sold her mine! i cant afford ur subs and im after an amp first!!

Yates · 26th June 2005, 17:35

how do u run 2 amps? do them both not need to conect to the head unit? mine only has space for one to b linked up to it

Scott^p · 27th June 2005, 04:13

yes they would both need to be connected to the headunit, Y splitters would work or if one of the amps has a phono output then daisy chain.

you need an amp that can run 2X 200wrms or to confuse you more an amp that can run 1 X 200wrms at 2 Ohms

Yates · 27th June 2005, 16:46

do u fancy findin me an amp that does that scott?! a 4 channel one?! has to be attractive slim good sense of humour!

nah would u b able to find a suitable type of amp cos i have no clue wot u just sed! 1000 posts!

Scott^p · 28th June 2005, 00:04

You could do with one with slightly more power to give some head room but here

just the first one i picked

Yates · 28th June 2005, 00:22

looks good now im being picky but any ones with a bit of red on them? jus so it goes with car!

really appriciate the help tho mate

Scott^p · 28th June 2005, 00:24

wee bit of red

could also paint the cover

Yates · 28th June 2005, 00:36

bit out of my price range that lol,

what watt should i be looking for, for my amp?

Yates · 28th June 2005, 00:42

http://www.caraudiodirect.co.uk/prod...hp?products_id =4140&cadid=f7277ea81d2a0dc3329e0896a3e5f726

wot u think of that one scott does that do the job for them subs?!

i may get jbl subs aswel if i get this amp