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amp suggestions

well im looking at getting a bigger amp to push my 10w6's. i currently have a alpine mrd-605 which works good just doesnt push my subs completly. think i need to run 5 to 6 hundred to each. anyone have suggestions on an amp that doesnt break the bank.

Originally Posted by LAFD

well im looking at getting a bigger amp to push my 10w6's. i currently have a alpine mrd-605 which works good just doesnt push my subs completly. think i need to run 5 to 6 hundred to each. anyone have suggestions on an amp that doesnt break the bank.

Do you have 10W6's or 10W6v2's? and how many do you have?

Originally Posted by Beer:30

I don't know if you can beat Orion for "bang for the buck".

The HCCA-D2400 will put out a true minimum of 800x1 at 2ohms. I would assume you are running at 2ohms to keep the amp(s) cool. It can be had for around $300.

The HCCA-D5000 will put out 1600X1 at 2 ohms. Can be had for $610.

At 13.8vdc, not a normal voltage for a boat that's parked. Not a bad amp, just not the right application for it. I'd recommend an Alpine PDX 1.1000. The w6's are power hungry buggers.

The Alpine boat has 3 Alpine PDX 1.1000. one to each pair of Type R Subs. We also ran an Alpine PDX 1.1000 to a pair of Type R 12s in my buddies jet boat. It can play all day long at 3/4 volume on one battery. Very efficient amplifiers!! Don't drop them below 2 ohms though.

Originally Posted by SPL2K

Do you have 10W6's or 10W6v2's? and how many do you have?

i have two 10w6 v2s.

Originally Posted by LAFD

i have two 10w6 v2s.

Those are dual 4 ohm subs and have an rms of 600 watts so you need to find an amp that does anywhere from 800 to 1200 watts at 1 ohm mono. They can also be configured to produce a 4 ohm load which would be ideal for the Alpine PDX-1.1000 thats been mentioned. There are also MANY other amp choices out there with equal quality thats a little lower priced.

Your MRD-M605 is only rated for 400X1 at 4 ohm mono so adding more power will make a big difference in your boat but dont forget that also means alot more current draw and less play time without adding more battery power.

Originally Posted by SPL2K

Those are dual 4 ohm subs and have an rms of 600 watts so you need to find an amp that does anywhere from 800 to 1200 watts at 1 ohm mono. They can also be configured to produce a 4 ohm load which would be ideal for the Alpine PDX-1.1000 thats been mentioned. There are also MANY other amp choices out there with equal quality thats a little lower priced.

Your MRD-M605 is only rated for 400X1 at 4 ohm mono so adding more power will make a big difference in your boat but dont forget that also means alot more current draw and less play time without adding more battery power.