Will my amp power a Type R?

Extempore · 07-02-2008, 07:42 PM

Hey guys, I have a Rf 300s amp and I was looking to upgrade my sub to a Type R 12". Willmy amp provide enough power for a Type R in a sealed box? I'm leaning towards SQ over SPL. Will I need to upgrade my amp??

KillaCam213 · 07-02-2008, 08:45 PM

OHH YEAH!! Type R's can handle well above 1000 watts RMS 300 just wouldnt cut it.

PandaS10 · 07-02-2008, 10:22 PM

well actually alpine recomends 500w rms for a twelve inch type r.

and although they are slightly under rated, i wouldn't throw more than 750 w at one....and i believe that a 300w rf amp(which is also underrated....would probably put out close to 350w) would supply enough power to do a little damage until he could get an apropriate amp, also, if he ports it, the sub can handle even less power...

Extempore · 07-03-2008, 01:48 AM

Maybe I should look into a new amp as well and put the rf on my door speakers, I didn't realize I could do damage to a sub by under powering it. Good to know.

Extempore · 07-03-2008, 01:51 AM

What about a Type S? I'm not looking for a huge sound, just something clean and crisp that is an upgrade over my xplod. If it helps, I listen to alot of jazz, so I ant something that will clean. Ideally I dont want to upgrade my amp right away... But I would if nothing else could work.

PandaS10 · 07-03-2008, 02:00 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Extempore

Maybe I should look into a new amp as well and put the rf on my door speakers, I didn't realize I could do damage to a sub by under powering it. Good to know.

you CANNOT damage a sub by underpowering it. that is false, don't let anyone tell you different.

PandaS10 · 07-03-2008, 02:01 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Extempore

What about a Type S? I'm not looking for a huge sound, just something clean and crisp that is an upgrade over my xplod. If it helps, I listen to alot of jazz, so I ant something that will clean. Ideally I dont want to upgrade my amp right away... But I would if nothing else could work.

a type s is a very nice sub in both sealed and vented applications. if you just want to add to the soundstage it will do the job generously.

Extempore · 07-03-2008, 02:27 AM

Like I said, I am really just looking to upgrade from my 12" xplod. I have Infinity reference 6022i's in the doors and I just want something clean and crisp to add to the bottom end.

ckr74 · 07-03-2008, 06:53 AM

I think you'll be fine with the Typr R. That way if you want to upgrade the amp you'll have the sub.

KillaCam213 · 07-03-2008, 09:25 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by 97dimedrop

well actually alpine recomends 500w rms for a twelve inch type r. and although they are slightly under rated, i wouldn't throw more than 750 w at one....and i believe that a 300w rf amp(which is also underrated....would probably put out close to 350w) would supply enough power to do a little damage until he could get an apropriate amp, also, if he ports it, the sub can handle even less power...

Shit! my bad I wasnt thinking.

juddspaintballs · 07-03-2008, 04:05 PM

For great sounding Jazz music, a Dayton Quatro can fill your subwoofer needs with EXCELLENT sound. It's also very forgiving in sealed boxes and easy to make a vented box for as well. And it matches your amp just fine too.

http://www.partsexpress.com/pe/showd...number=295-555

Extempore · 07-21-2008, 06:27 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by 97dimedrop

well actually alpine recomends 500w rms for a twelve inch type r. and although they are slightly under rated, i wouldn't throw more than 750 w at one....and i believe that a 300w rf amp(which is also underrated....would probably put out close to 350w) would supply enough power to do a little damage until he could get an apropriate amp, also, if he ports it, the sub can handle even less power...

Can I bridge my amp? Would that help?

danssoslow · 07-21-2008, 06:55 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by 97dimedrop

you CANNOT damage a sub by underpowering it. that is false, don't let anyone tell you different.

Oh contriare!

You'll damage it alright. Punching it out of frustration due to a lack of output!

I didn't spell that right, did I? :S

danssoslow · 07-21-2008, 06:58 PM

Guys, stay out of this; for the Love of God!

I have a perfectly good, 100% working, hardly a flaw on it Kicker KX450.2 birthsheeted at 502 watts that I will sell to you for a very measly price. Please, just help me get this out of my house; so that I can stop the GF's bitching. I have another amp coming in a couple days, and all hell is going to break loose if it is not gone in :60!!!

PandaS10 · 07-21-2008, 07:45 PM

pm sent...because i need an amp fairly bad....

lilphyscokid · 07-21-2008, 07:48 PM

im using a hifonics brutus 2000b for my type R;s

silvercoat · 07-23-2008, 12:30 AM

Actually If you are looking to use just one Type R 12" DVC 4Ohm(they make SVC and DVC 2Ohm, check onlinecarstereo.com) then you can use the Alpine MRP-M500 it puts out 300watts x1 at 4Ohm and 500Watts x1 at 2Ohm. So if you had the DVC4 Ohm sub it would power it perfectly. Just wire it in parallel down to 2Ohm. I have a Type R 10" DVC4Ohm and this amp in my car and it sounds amazing. 2003 S10- ZQ8 Ext cab

VoRtEcZr243 · 07-23-2008, 12:37 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by silvercoat

Actually If you are looking to use just one Type R 12" DVC 4Ohm(they make SVC and DVC 2Ohm, check onlinecarstereo.com) then you can use the Alpine MRP-M500 it puts out 300watts x1 at 4Ohm and 500Watts x1 at 2Ohm. So if you had the DVC4 Ohm sub it would power it perfectly. Just wire it in parallel down to 2Ohm. I have a Type R 10" DVC4Ohm and this amp in my car and it sounds amazing. 2003 S10- ZQ8 Ext cab

Actually, they only make DVC Type R's.... Dual 2ohm and Dual 4ohm versions....

Get the dual 4ohm version, parallel that sucker down to 2ohms, and rip your heart out with that amp. I used to have 1 10" Type R before I upgraded to two, and it did the job pretty nicely for only 1 10". You won't be disappointed.

raven2510 · 07-23-2008, 01:14 PM

same exact setup im installing in my s10. i hope it sounds are good as im thinking it will

07-02-2008, 07:42 PM	#1
Extempore Registered User Age: 24 Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 27 Location: Chilliwack BC User is: OffLine	Will my amp power a Type R? Hey guys, I have a Rf 300s amp and I was looking to upgrade my sub to a Type R 12". Willmy amp provide enough power for a Type R in a sealed box? I'm leaning towards SQ over SPL. Will I need to upgrade my amp??
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07-02-2008, 08:45 PM	#2
KillaCam213 Registered User Age: 16 Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 118 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: Will my amp power a Type R? OHH YEAH!! Type R's can handle well above 1000 watts RMS 300 just wouldnt cut it.
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07-02-2008, 10:22 PM	#3
PandaS10 Panda s10 driving mofo. Age: 19 Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,556 Location: Birmingham/Anniston Al. User is: OffLine	Re: Will my amp power a Type R? well actually alpine recomends 500w rms for a twelve inch type r. and although they are slightly under rated, i wouldn't throw more than 750 w at one....and i believe that a 300w rf amp(which is also underrated....would probably put out close to 350w) would supply enough power to do a little damage until he could get an apropriate amp, also, if he ports it, the sub can handle even less power...
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07-03-2008, 01:48 AM	#4
Extempore Registered User Age: 24 Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 27 Location: Chilliwack BC User is: OffLine	Re: Will my amp power a Type R? Maybe I should look into a new amp as well and put the rf on my door speakers, I didn't realize I could do damage to a sub by under powering it. Good to know.
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07-03-2008, 01:51 AM	#5
Extempore Registered User Age: 24 Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 27 Location: Chilliwack BC User is: OffLine	Re: Will my amp power a Type R? What about a Type S? I'm not looking for a huge sound, just something clean and crisp that is an upgrade over my xplod. If it helps, I listen to alot of jazz, so I ant something that will clean. Ideally I dont want to upgrade my amp right away... But I would if nothing else could work.
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07-03-2008, 02:00 AM	#6
PandaS10 Panda s10 driving mofo. Age: 19 Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,556 Location: Birmingham/Anniston Al. User is: OffLine	Re: Will my amp power a Type R? Quote: Originally Posted by Extempore Maybe I should look into a new amp as well and put the rf on my door speakers, I didn't realize I could do damage to a sub by under powering it. Good to know. you CANNOT damage a sub by underpowering it. that is false, don't let anyone tell you different.
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07-03-2008, 02:01 AM	#7
PandaS10 Panda s10 driving mofo. Age: 19 Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,556 Location: Birmingham/Anniston Al. User is: OffLine	Re: Will my amp power a Type R? Quote: Originally Posted by Extempore What about a Type S? I'm not looking for a huge sound, just something clean and crisp that is an upgrade over my xplod. If it helps, I listen to alot of jazz, so I ant something that will clean. Ideally I dont want to upgrade my amp right away... But I would if nothing else could work. a type s is a very nice sub in both sealed and vented applications. if you just want to add to the soundstage it will do the job generously.
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07-03-2008, 02:27 AM	#8
Extempore Registered User Age: 24 Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 27 Location: Chilliwack BC User is: OffLine	Re: Will my amp power a Type R? Like I said, I am really just looking to upgrade from my 12" xplod. I have Infinity reference 6022i's in the doors and I just want something clean and crisp to add to the bottom end.
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07-03-2008, 06:53 AM	#9
ckr74 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 76 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: Will my amp power a Type R? I think you'll be fine with the Typr R. That way if you want to upgrade the amp you'll have the sub.
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07-03-2008, 09:25 AM	#10
KillaCam213 Registered User Age: 16 Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 118 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: Will my amp power a Type R? Quote: Originally Posted by 97dimedrop well actually alpine recomends 500w rms for a twelve inch type r. and although they are slightly under rated, i wouldn't throw more than 750 w at one....and i believe that a 300w rf amp(which is also underrated....would probably put out close to 350w) would supply enough power to do a little damage until he could get an apropriate amp, also, if he ports it, the sub can handle even less power... Shit! my bad I wasnt thinking.
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07-03-2008, 04:05 PM	#11
juddspaintballs JED Age: 22 Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 5,768 Location: Reisterstown, MD User is: OffLine	Re: Will my amp power a Type R? For great sounding Jazz music, a Dayton Quatro can fill your subwoofer needs with EXCELLENT sound. It's also very forgiving in sealed boxes and easy to make a vented box for as well. And it matches your amp just fine too. http://www.partsexpress.com/pe/showd...number=295-555
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07-21-2008, 06:27 PM	#12
Extempore Registered User Age: 24 Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 27 Location: Chilliwack BC User is: OffLine	Re: Will my amp power a Type R? Quote: Originally Posted by 97dimedrop well actually alpine recomends 500w rms for a twelve inch type r. and although they are slightly under rated, i wouldn't throw more than 750 w at one....and i believe that a 300w rf amp(which is also underrated....would probably put out close to 350w) would supply enough power to do a little damage until he could get an apropriate amp, also, if he ports it, the sub can handle even less power... Can I bridge my amp? Would that help?
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07-21-2008, 06:55 PM	#13
danssoslow Registered User Age: 33 Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 436 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: Will my amp power a Type R? Quote: Originally Posted by 97dimedrop you CANNOT damage a sub by underpowering it. that is false, don't let anyone tell you different. Oh contriare! You'll damage it alright. Punching it out of frustration due to a lack of output! I didn't spell that right, did I? :S
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07-21-2008, 06:58 PM	#14
danssoslow Registered User Age: 33 Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 436 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: Will my amp power a Type R? Guys, stay out of this; for the Love of God! I have a perfectly good, 100% working, hardly a flaw on it Kicker KX450.2 birthsheeted at 502 watts that I will sell to you for a very measly price. Please, just help me get this out of my house; so that I can stop the GF's bitching. I have another amp coming in a couple days, and all hell is going to break loose if it is not gone in :60!!!
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07-21-2008, 07:45 PM	#15
PandaS10 Panda s10 driving mofo. Age: 19 Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,556 Location: Birmingham/Anniston Al. User is: OffLine	Re: Will my amp power a Type R? pm sent...because i need an amp fairly bad....
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07-23-2008, 12:30 AM	#17
silvercoat Registered User Age: 24 Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 6 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: Will my amp power a Type R? Actually If you are looking to use just one Type R 12" DVC 4Ohm(they make SVC and DVC 2Ohm, check onlinecarstereo.com) then you can use the Alpine MRP-M500 it puts out 300watts x1 at 4Ohm and 500Watts x1 at 2Ohm. So if you had the DVC4 Ohm sub it would power it perfectly. Just wire it in parallel down to 2Ohm. I have a Type R 10" DVC4Ohm and this amp in my car and it sounds amazing. 2003 S10- ZQ8 Ext cab
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07-23-2008, 12:37 AM	#18
VoRtEcZr243 The names Brian... Age: 20 Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 497 Location: Iowa User is: OffLine	Re: Will my amp power a Type R? Quote: Originally Posted by silvercoat Actually If you are looking to use just one Type R 12" DVC 4Ohm(they make SVC and DVC 2Ohm, check onlinecarstereo.com) then you can use the Alpine MRP-M500 it puts out 300watts x1 at 4Ohm and 500Watts x1 at 2Ohm. So if you had the DVC4 Ohm sub it would power it perfectly. Just wire it in parallel down to 2Ohm. I have a Type R 10" DVC4Ohm and this amp in my car and it sounds amazing. 2003 S10- ZQ8 Ext cab Actually, they only make DVC Type R's.... Dual 2ohm and Dual 4ohm versions.... Get the dual 4ohm version, parallel that sucker down to 2ohms, and rip your heart out with that amp. I used to have 1 10" Type R before I upgraded to two, and it did the job pretty nicely for only 1 10". You won't be disappointed.
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raven2510 NESS NOOB!! Age: 21 Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 699 Location: Omaha, Nebraska User is: OffLine	Re: Will my amp power a Type R? same exact setup im installing in my s10. i hope it sounds are good as im thinking it will
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