Amp for SI SQL 15's

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Bama73

Discussion Starter · 3 mo ago (Edited)

I just purchased 2 SQL 15's that I will run sealed in 4 cu ft. I have read on here that they are power hungry. I really don't want to blow these things as for a poor man like me that's a lot of money. I looked at the Sundown SFB1500 that makes about 2200 RMS @ 1 ohm. Also looked at this NVX NVX VAD27001 | 2700W Monoblock Marine/Powersports Amplifier

I'd like to keep it to 300.00 or less if possible. Any other good options I should look at ? Anyone ever ran an NVX mono amp ? Subs are D4 so I can run a 1 or 4 ohm load. Guess I'm trying to decide on a full bridge or half bridge amp.

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HandyLGCA

· #2 · 3 mo ago

something about 2700 watts for $300 just doesn’t sound good to me.
I don’t want to say car fire, but the word “melting” comes to mind when I read stuff like that.
how about less subwoofer and more amp?

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Bama73

Discussion Starter · #3 · 3 mo ago

Already bought the subs and plan to run both. This isn't a pure SQ install, more a loud and good. Going in an 06 Explorer box behind 2nd row of seats, subs facing the rear.

TylorMcVey

· #4 · 3 mo ago

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You can find several different amps on here, refurbished units as well that may fit your needs

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ItsonlyaHONDA

· #5 · 3 mo ago

Bro, you gonna need 4k 😁.... if not you won't ever be happy.

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ItsonlyaHONDA

· #6 · 3 mo ago

I just noticed you got a 300$ budget. 🫠

I'd consider a taramps smart bass 3k.

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If you don't like..... send that sh!t back to amazon.

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Bama73

Discussion Starter · #7 · 3 mo ago

Yeah I may just have to up the budget to get a half bridge Korean amp. Maybe something around 3k at 1 ohm for a little headroom. Honda I've seen you say that about 4k before, but haven't been back on here long enough to tell if that's a joke or not, 😆 If that ZAPCO 2k in the classifieds lasts until I have the money I'd love to have it.

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ItsonlyaHONDA

· #8 · 3 mo ago

If we are talking bout the SQLs (your title says SPLs) then it ain't no joke. 😃 I don't know the SPLs

Bama73

Discussion Starter · #9 · 3 mo ago

Well I didn't even notice my mistake. Yes they are SQL 15's from Stereo Integrity.

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spokey9

· #10 · 3 mo ago

I'm running a set of sql-15's sealed on a taramps smart 3k at 1ohm...they get moving pretty good 😂

On,y downside I see on taramps is their crossovers are crap...I'm running my lowpass off the hu and no subsonic filter (if I remember right the 3k has hard ssf at 10hz)

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Freakquency

· #11 · 3 mo ago

I'm thinking you'll have to go Korean to try and give those some proper power for a decent price. Either that or go for the cheapest route of power......Skar.

The 300 dollars hampers you a bit.
When I was looking for big power I used both Wolfram (R.I.P.) and Sundown.

If you can find a way to swing the extra 500 bucks at some point...that SI 3000.1 is beautiful.

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ItsonlyaHONDA

· #12 · 3 mo ago

Or maybe some dirty Korean power. Ppl like to bash on these. But the ones that run them never complain.

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Bama73

Discussion Starter · #13 · 3 mo ago

Well I have my eye on that ZAPCO ST-2000 in the classifieds, if he doesn't sell it in the next few weeks I'll most likely pick that up (I'm a bit of a ZAPCO fan). If not then I'll just keep my eye out for a bargain. If no bargain happens by the time I sell the car and boat I may just splurge for an Orion HCCA 3000.1dsplx and play nice with the bass knob.

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miniSQ

· #14 · 3 mo ago

I think you need to up your budget. I think there was a SIQ 3000.1 for sale recently. That would be on my short list.

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Freakquency

· #15 · 3 mo ago

miniSQ said:
I think you need to up your budget. I think there was a SIQ 3000.1 for sale recently. That would be on my short list.

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TylorMcVey

· #16 · 3 mo ago

NVX XAD14 3000W RMS 1-OHM Stable Full Bridge Class D High Power Competition Monoblock Car Audio MOSFET Amplifier with Remote Subwoofer Level Control https://a.co/d/h5rx5BY

Bama73

Discussion Starter · #17 · 3 mo ago

Yeah after seeing possible issues with high or low voltage with full bridge amps, I think I'm gonna go the half bridge route. I have a bad history with Murphy's law.

I should rip my old MB Quart DSC2000.1 out of my Mustang before I sell it and put a Skar or something in it's place, lol

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spokey9

· #18 · 3 mo ago

Try running them off that mb 2k...it might be enough

TylorMcVey

· #19 · 3 mo ago

Bama73 said:
Yeah after seeing possible issues with high or low voltage with full bridge amps, I think I'm gonna go the half bridge route. I have a bad history with Murphy's law.

I should rip my old MB Quart DSC2000.1 out of my Mustang before I sell it and put a Skar or something in it's place, lol

Just to throw it out there as they're respected amps- the JL Slash monos are full bridge.
I don't think I would go with a Brazilian amp design, but for watt per dollar- they're definitely hard to beat.

If you want reliable, stable, clean power- it costs more than you're budgeting.

Run with the MB & if it's not enough- upgrade! 🙂

Bama73

Discussion Starter · #20 · 3 mo ago

I will definitely up the budget, I guess the main question is how many watts can I safely throw at these things ? Stay safe with 2k or throw 3-3500 at them ? Sundown has the SIA-2500d that has smart technology with voltage protection for 369.00 and makes a little over 3k.

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