vargasjc

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I just bought a custom fitted camaro box for 2 12"s subs for my 92 camaro Z28

My brother gave me 2 12" subs...they are Rockford Fosgates...my brother bought them new in 2001 and paid about $350 a piece...back then they were really good I guess...He only used them for about a year so they are in really good condition still

The problem is...he doesnt know much about subs or amp...and neither do I...here are some specs for the subs

Specs from: http://www.tuningmania.com.br/autoso...ord_f/subs.htm


RFR-1812 12" Punch Power Woofer (for each sub)

• Nominal Impedance: 8 Ohm
• Power Handling: 600 Watts RMS
• Peak Power: 1200 Watts
• Sensitivity: 88dB
• FS: 27 Hz
• QTS: .44
• VAS: 3.5 cu. ft. (99.4L)
• XMAX: 0.24"
• Voice Coil Diameter: 4"
• Mounting Depth: 5 19/32" (142.1mm)

I dont know what haft that stuff means but I am sure someone here does...all I know is RMS watts and max watts...my brother had only a bazooka el 1500...and its obvious needs an upgrade

My question is What Watt power amp am I shooting for in RMS or MAX? or better yet...what amp...brand and model # would be the perfect match (or as close as possible) for those subs....also the size wire I would need depending on the amp you recommend

Also a question....how good are those subs (oldschool) rockford fosgate compared to the the new series like the P1,P2 or P3?? (in case I want to upgrade later)...

87 WHITE GTA

An 8 ohm woofer is less "aggressive" than a 4 or 2 ohm sub. That doesnt necessarily mean it wont be as loud,but generally speaking the bass will be less boomy.(more accurate)

Most home theater speakers are 8 ohm,because in your home you can direct the speakers to your listening position,but not so in the car, thats why most car speakers are 4 and 2 ohm.



You should always look at RMS,Peak power is just the MOST power a speaker can take,like in a really deep bass note for example.

Speakers are more often blown by overpowering than underpowering, so make sure u always give ur speaks some extra room to breath.


600w RMS is a lot though....so you should be good with those subs,If u match em with a proper amp they will rock your socks off

87 WHITE GTA

P.s I'd get Sundown or a Hifonics Hercules

vargasjc

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How many watts (from amp) should I be shooting for? RMS... mono/dual??what other specs should I look for?

87 WHITE GTA

At least 1200 rms... a lil more wont hurt the subs

one92rs

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http://akamaipix.crutchfield.com/ca/..._8-ohm_2ch.jpg

just get a name brand amp. i have been using autotek amps for years of trouble free service.

vargasjc

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you are saying i need a amp with1200RMS at 4 ohms?? if I wire the subs parallel

87 WHITE GTA

yes...since your subs are 8 ohms they'd run at 4 ohms when wired in parallel.

Dont get brands like pyle,power acoustik,lanzar,audiopipe,sony,pyramid...I cant think of more right now....feel free to ask here before you buy.