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<blockquote data-quote="casey" data-source="post: 2664924" data-attributes="member: 208421">From Sonic Electronix&#039;s information, the final impedance of the subs (as they are wired together) is 2 ohms (ohm is a unit of resistance). This is a common impedance and almost every amp on the market is capable of running at 2 ohms. What you really should be looking for amp wise is a MONOBLOCK or CLASS D amplifier (1/mono channel)To get the most out of your subs, you should purchase an monoblock/class d/1-channel (all similar) amp that produces 500 Watts RMS (500w) at 2ohms. Amps and Subs in the car audio market today display their max wattage, but always ignores this stat. RMS (continuous power) is the only number you should be interested in. Your subs have a rating of 250w a piece, and wired together, they can handle 500w (@ 2ohms!).&nbsp;If an amp that produces 500w at 2ohms is out of your budget that is fine. You will have no problem under powering your subs with a weaker and cheaper amplifier. But they will be power hungry up to 500w wired together. It is not recommended to exceed RMS rated power, as you run the risk of blowing your subs.I will assume you have purchased an amplifier wiring kit. If not you must purchase one to make the correct connections and grounds between your battery, head unit, and amplifier. Do a little research after finding the amp you want and buy a acceptable wiring kit according to the watts your amplifier is capable of.Cheers! And enjoy having the booooooooom in your trunk!</blockquote>

[QUOTE="casey, post: 2664924, member: 208421"] From Sonic Electronix's information, the final impedance of the subs (as they are wired together) is 2 ohms (ohm is a unit of resistance). This is a common impedance and almost every amp on the market is capable of running at 2 ohms. What you really should be looking for amp wise is a MONOBLOCK or CLASS D amplifier (1/mono channel) To get the most out of your subs, you should purchase an monoblock/class d/1-channel (all similar) amp that produces 500 Watts RMS (500w) at 2ohms. Amps and Subs in the car audio market today display their max wattage, but always ignores this stat. RMS (continuous power) is the only number you should be interested in. Your subs have a rating of 250w a piece, and wired together, they can handle 500w (@ 2ohms!). If an amp that produces 500w at 2ohms is out of your budget that is fine. You will have no problem under powering your subs with a weaker and cheaper amplifier. But they will be power hungry up to 500w wired together. It is not recommended to exceed RMS rated power, as you run the risk of blowing your subs. I will assume you have purchased an amplifier wiring kit. If not you must purchase one to make the correct connections and grounds between your battery, head unit, and amplifier. Do a little research after finding the amp you want and buy a acceptable wiring kit according to the watts your amplifier is capable of. Cheers! And enjoy having the booooooooom in your trunk! [/QUOTE]

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