enjoy

I ordered a pair of Kicker Solo Bariks L7s 12"inch subwoofers. (got them for only $188 a piece, brand new) Check their stats here: http://www.crutchfield.com/cgi-bin/S...S12L74&o=m&a=0 I need to know what amp i should get, or at least know their capabilities. I currently have an AMP in mind, the Clarion DPX1000.2; check them out here: http://www.crutchfield.com/cgi-bin/S...PX1000&o=m&a=0 I plan to buy 2 amps (1 to power each sub) of these, but first i need to know if they can power the subs sufficiently or if i need a different kind. I just need you expert knowledge so that i dont make a costly error in my purchasing.

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Synergy

Ok. Since you asked. In car stereo, as with most everything else in life, you usually get what you pay for. There are exceptions, but that usually holds true. First off, I would suggest you find a reputable car stereo dealer in your area, because that is the way you're most likely to get good information as well as service and proper installations and all the other good things that specs and price tags don't take into account. You might not (probably won't) get the internet prices that you've found, but then in many cases there are a lot of good reasons to pay a little more for expert advice and service. Especially if you're inexperienced.

And please, please, PLEASE don't do the "I've-got-a-buddy-who-says-he-can-install-it" thing. Unless he really knows what he's doing, he can create a real mess. I've worked as a professional car installer for a high end stereo shop. I've seen a lot of disasters created by the "I've-got-a-buddy" thing. Some much worse than others, but I certainly wouldn't chance it. Especially if you're planning on getting a nice new car like, shall we say for instance, and RX-8?

Now for the opinions. Personally, not a big fan of Clarion amps. If you ignore the specs and just listen to the amps, they're really kinda wimpy. Also personally not a big fan of class D amps (or class T or H as some companies have taken to calling them) but I do see the value of them for sub amps. So for a sub amp, a class D amp can perform well enough. In the price range you're looking in, I'd suggest MTX or Crossfire. US Amps are also pretty good. All three of those, I'd consider amps that have a lot of power without being overpriced. Good values, how's that? I would definitely not go with a cheap crap amp brand, ie. Crunch, Boss, Jensen, Rockwood,... The list is pretty much never ending. If you do, then make sure you have a decent return policy. And don't say I didn't warn you. And for the love of all that's holy, do not get a Sony car amp. Especially if it's new, cause they're all junk now. They're actually worse than the crap brands. Sony makes some really good stuff... Car stereo amplifiers is NOT in that list. You've been fairly warned.

Ok. I'm done.

enjoy

Don't worry about my friend, he works for BEST BUY and they do install but yesi have looked for expert advice from companies in this area but those people only want my buiness they always want me to buy from them so that they can install and egt my money, ive been recommended generic amps that is why i turned to the internet for some advice from dealers online, i do appreciate your advice though and i will take it into consideration. Thanx

freekwonder

im not tring to contradict Synergy, just adding some more cents to the conversation. my buddy who has been an installer for 10 years now. did a system in a focus with two L7 12's and Planet Audio D1200 (i believer it was a 1200)amp running them. hit hard and most importantly it SOUNDED good also. personally i prefer a system that sounds good over hitting loud. but Synergy is probably the best to listen to HE IS an installer and I cant ask my buddy right now what he think would work best.