2 subs - 2 amps or 1 big amp?

4Nine · Post by **4Nine** » Fri Jan 23, 2009 6:58 am

Thinking about getting another se12 and was wondering if
I should run 2 x600.1 one for each sub or one x1200.1 for both subs?
Pro,Cons?

I have one x600.1.

4Nine

Post by **AVICJR** » Fri Jan 23, 2009 7:00 am

IMO, I would just get another X600.1. You would add an extra 200+ watts per sub versus the X1200.1. You already have one and either way you're going to have to buy one more amp.

Post by **Rold Gold** » Fri Jan 23, 2009 7:23 am

I agree, get yerself another 600.1. I'm assuming yer talking about an RE Audio SE12 right? Either way, the 600.1's are under-rated and will provide more power to the woofer.
**MAKE SURE TO USE A DMM TO SET YER GAINS**

You'll be happy I'm sure.

4Nine · Post by **4Nine** » Fri Jan 23, 2009 8:26 am

Yes they are RE SE's.

How would I hook up both sub amps to a re-q5?
Y cable for each amp?

4Nine

Post by **AVICJR** » Fri Jan 23, 2009 9:07 am

4Nine wrote:Y cable for each amp?

Yes or you can daisy chain from one amps output to the other's input.

Post by **stipud** » Fri Jan 23, 2009 9:27 am

I would run one X600.1 to both subs... you're talking a 3dB difference by adding a second amp. Don't forget to account for the added power draw, cost of wiring, etc. of installing a second one either.

Post by **Rold Gold** » Fri Jan 23, 2009 9:42 am

From what I've read, the RE's are kinda power hungry. If it were my system, I'd run the 2 but thats just me. I factor in the overall look of the system also. A badass system should look badass!!!!

4Nine · Post by **4Nine** » Fri Jan 23, 2009 10:55 am

If I do decide to go with 2 amps would a HO Alt be needed?
Or a new battery first?
Would a cap w/new battery be an option or because of the cost
of the two just go with the ho alt?

Current setup - big 3,stock alt 105a,x200.4,x600.1

Post by **Rold Gold** » Fri Jan 23, 2009 11:03 am

I'd definently invest in a good battery for sure.

Post by **Bfowler** » Fri Jan 23, 2009 11:46 am

what is the VC config of your sub(s)?

i would run which ever amp setup will lead to a final load of 4ohms on your amp(s)

xenons DO put out more power at 4ohms, and it might be placebo, but i swear they sound nicer too

gridracer · Post by **gridracer** » Fri Jan 23, 2009 1:41 pm

stipud wrote:I would run one X600.1 to both subs... you're talking a 3dB difference by adding a second amp. Don't forget to account for the added power draw, cost of wiring, etc. of installing a second one either.

Yeah but adding 3db is twice as loud

Post by **stipud** » Fri Jan 23, 2009 1:45 pm

gridracer wrote:Yeah but adding 3db is twice as loud

Linearly, yes... but our hearing is logarithmic, so you certainly won't hear it that way. 3dB is pretty much the minimum volume that people can tell something is "louder", but not by much.

Post by **Rold Gold** » Fri Jan 23, 2009 1:56 pm

I prefer to rely on my nutsack.........

If 3bd gets my sack tingling.....it's worth it.

4Nine · Post by **4Nine** » Fri Jan 23, 2009 10:14 pm

Bfowler wrote:what is the VC config of your sub(s)?

i would run which ever amp setup will lead to a final load of 4ohms on your amp(s)

xenons DO put out more power at 4ohms, and it might be placebo, but i swear they sound nicer too

D4, and yes I was planning on running them @ 4ohms.
But I didnt know they put out more power @ 4ohms...thats what I like to hear.

Thanks for the replies.
I just grabbed another SE12...and my x200.4 arrived today that I bought off this forum from Thumper88 ....

Im gonna go ahead and pick up another x600.1....

4nine

Post by **AVICJR** » Sat Jan 24, 2009 2:56 pm

4Nine wrote:Im gonna go ahead and pick up another x600.1

Good choice!

Or you can sell the X600.1 and buy (2) X1200.1's.

allmet33 · Post by **allmet33** » Mon Jan 26, 2009 12:19 pm

4Nine wrote:
Bfowler wrote:what is the VC config of your sub(s)?

i would run which ever amp setup will lead to a final load of 4ohms on your amp(s)

xenons DO put out more power at 4ohms, and it might be placebo, but i swear they sound nicer too
D4, and yes I was planning on running them @ 4ohms.
But I didnt know they put out more power @ 4ohms...thats what I like to hear.

Thanks for the replies.
I just grabbed another SE12...and my x200.4 arrived today that I bought off this forum from Thumper88 ....

Im gonna go ahead and pick up another x600.1....

4nine

Yeah...the Xenon 600.1 puts out way more power than rated. I currently have two Xenon 10" subs running off mine and they hit HARD! I also hooked up two Cerwin Vega V-Max 10" subs (500 rms each) in a ported box and they hammered the hell outta my car. I guess what I'm saying is...this single amp will easily push the hell out of 1000 watts worth of subs with no problem!!! However, a lot has to do with the subs you're using and the enclosure you put them in too. My Xenons in a sealed enclosure are smooth and very clean, the Cerwin Vegas in a ported box hammered like a thunder storm inside the car...and the amp wasn't even breathing hard (barely warm to the touch).

Try running both off the X600.1 and see what you think. If you don't like it or think you want more...then buy another and run a sub off each.

4Nine · Post by **4Nine** » Mon Jan 26, 2009 12:35 pm

Ive decided to get another x600.1.

Thanks for the replies.

4nine

allmet33 · Post by **allmet33** » Mon Jan 26, 2009 12:36 pm

4Nine wrote:Ive decided to get another x600.1.

Thanks for the replies.

4nine

Cool, let us know how it sounds once you get e'rything in!