Best cost effective amp for 12" Polk Momo sub???

(jwat142) · (jwat142) **Join Date: Jan 2002** 05-31-2005, 9:36 AM

I have a Polk Momo 12" subwoofer that I am looking for an amp for. It is a single voice coil sub that can handle between 200 and 400 watts RMS @ 4 ohms. I am looking for a good amp that won't break the bank. I would like something that is pretty efficient so it doesn't draw a ton of power from my battery. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.

(acurtis_ttu) · (acurtis_ttu) **Join Date: May 2004** 05-31-2005, 1:26 PM

how much you looking ot spend......the cheaper amps will be less efficient

(jwat142) · (jwat142) **Join Date: Jan 2002** 05-31-2005, 1:32 PM

Preferably under $150. I don't mind buying referbs or amps off of ebay to keep the cost down.

bigdeal 06-01-2005, 12:43 AM

Try this model. IMO, best bang for your buck out there.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=18797&item=5778600 343&rd=1

mia 06-01-2005, 12:52 AM

would suggest kicker zr 360 or 600...

they are very, very, high quality and VERY underspeced amp...can push anything known....

(ridnlow) · (ridnlow) **Join Date: May 2005** 06-01-2005, 1:16 AM

US Acoustics makes good budget amps..

mia 06-01-2005, 1:32 AM

also forgot about mmats...

not much to look at but super high quality..they have awesome class d that is reasonabley priced...

(mikeski) · (mikeski) **Join Date: Aug 2003** 06-01-2005, 11:35 AM

The stuff in my boat has to be budget since it's "venerable". I am quite happy with the performance of my Hifonics stuff.

(detonate69) · (detonate69) **Join Date: Apr 2001** 06-01-2005, 12:42 PM

check out www.ikesound.com , great place to buy cheap closeout car audio equipment.

(jwat142) · (jwat142) **Join Date: Jan 2002** 06-01-2005, 12:47 PM

Yeah, I actually looked on that site and I saw a Orion 3002. Would that be a good amp for this application?

(detonate69) · (detonate69) **Join Date: Apr 2001** 06-01-2005, 12:55 PM

that amp would do alright. its' 300 watts. but if your sub says it'll take up to 400 I'd give it 400. maybe something like this. http://www.ikesound.com/product-product_id/3358 If a sub is rated to take 400 watts go ahead and give it 400 cuz it'll actually take a lot more. Just don't get crazy with the bass boost and gain settings. Distortion will kill a sub way faster than too much power any day.