12" Type X - What Amp?

jashton · 04-14-2008, 08:51 PM

I have a 12" Alpine Type X subwoofer with a vented encloser and wanted to know what amp I should get to go with it and also how to wire it up since I have navi. I already have a MA Audio 1000w peak mono amp but it blows ass and makes the sub sound like an alpine type e.

Also any tips to keep the enclosure from sliding around? I would like to avoid drilling.

-Jeff

NcA · 04-14-2008, 08:54 PM

Get an alpine D class mono amp, nothing powers Alpine subs better than Alpine amps. You might want to think about getting a custom sealed enclosure for that as well. Alpine subs have great response & punch and this is really emphasized by a sealed enclosure.

kplax35 · 04-14-2008, 08:57 PM

A VERY large one

dt07Si · 04-14-2008, 09:04 PM

many consider it under powered but I ran a 500/1 Alpine amp to my old 12" type x and it bumped plenty hard for me.

JchanFTW · 04-14-2008, 09:29 PM

You have to give us a little more information.
What's the coil configuration?
What is the airspace/tuning of the vented enclosure?

The JL Audio 500/1 is a good amplifier because it uses a regulated power supply which will work from 1.5 - 4 ohms stable, so it's good in terms of wiring options, but it's rather expensive.

You might want to play with the settings on your amplifier before investing in another amplifier.

jashton · 04-18-2008, 01:13 AM

I have turned everything up on the amp and messed with it and is just as loud as an alpine type e which is pathetic...

-Jeff

evil one · 04-18-2008, 06:17 AM

i have 2 type x 10s I'm running them both off of one Powerbass 2000 watt amp they can take allot more though. I'm not sure about the box size, all i know is its too small for them.

04-14-2008, 08:51 PM	#1 (permalink)
jashton Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Longwood, Florida Posts: 631 Jeff Ashton iTrader: 7 / 89%	12" Type X - What Amp? I have a 12" Alpine Type X subwoofer with a vented encloser and wanted to know what amp I should get to go with it and also how to wire it up since I have navi. I already have a MA Audio 1000w peak mono amp but it blows ass and makes the sub sound like an alpine type e. Also any tips to keep the enclosure from sliding around? I would like to avoid drilling. -Jeff

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04-14-2008, 08:54 PM	#2 (permalink)
NcA Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: MA / Worldwide Posts: 453 iTrader: 4 / 100%	Get an alpine D class mono amp, nothing powers Alpine subs better than Alpine amps. You might want to think about getting a custom sealed enclosure for that as well. Alpine subs have great response & punch and this is really emphasized by a sealed enclosure.

04-14-2008, 08:57 PM	#3 (permalink)
kplax35 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Dublin, Ohio Posts: 381 iTrader: 7 / 100%	A VERY large one

04-14-2008, 09:04 PM	#4 (permalink)
dt07Si Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Dirty Jerz Age: 22 Posts: 2,429 Dave iTrader: 1 / 100%	many consider it under powered but I ran a 500/1 Alpine amp to my old 12" type x and it bumped plenty hard for me.

04-14-2008, 09:29 PM	#5 (permalink)
JchanFTW Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 992 iTrader: 0 / 0%	You have to give us a little more information. What's the coil configuration? What is the airspace/tuning of the vented enclosure? The JL Audio 500/1 is a good amplifier because it uses a regulated power supply which will work from 1.5 - 4 ohms stable, so it's good in terms of wiring options, but it's rather expensive. You might want to play with the settings on your amplifier before investing in another amplifier.

04-18-2008, 01:13 AM	#6 (permalink)
jashton Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Longwood, Florida Posts: 631 Jeff Ashton iTrader: 7 / 89%	I have turned everything up on the amp and messed with it and is just as loud as an alpine type e which is pathetic... -Jeff

04-18-2008, 06:17 AM	#7 (permalink)
evil one Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 114 marcel iTrader: 0 / 0%	i have 2 type x 10s I'm running them both off of one Powerbass 2000 watt amp they can take allot more though. I'm not sure about the box size, all i know is its too small for them.