Sound System

[NotTheHelper]

Ok guys, I am getting 2 12" Alpine Type R sub's in my explorer. What would be the best amp to power them to full power?

 

[Weegee]

I dont think this goes in generl discussion. I think it goes in generl tech help or something

 

[Varine]

Something with the same or higher wattage as the sub's max.

 

[Samuraid]

Anything from a reputable name brand should work fine.
Alpine, Pioneer, Sony, Kenwood, and JBL all make good sub amps.

I would put at least 100W RMS (~250W peak) into each speaker. If you can get 150-300W RMS (~375W-700W peak) going to each, that would be optimal.
If you can find a 2-channel sub amp, that would serve your needs best, but you can also run both drivers off a single-channel sub amp too.
Just remember that if the speakers are 4 ohms, connecting them in series will yield an effective impedance of 8 ohms, and connecting them in parallel will yield an effective impedance of 2 ohms. Finding an amp at 2x100-200W RMS (at 4 ohms) or 1x300-400W RMS (at 4 ohms) would be optimal (not too expensive, but also more than powerful enough).

Make sure to grab a 1 farad (or more) capacitor as well to keep your tail lights from dimming when the bass hits.