depends on the amp you intend to drive it with and under the area you want to use. select sub whose petite @ Theile parameters correspond closely to the box in which power is the closest to the power amp output. By doing so you chose the submarine that will perform the best conditions for you and not over or under it. luck.

I recently purchased a new Power Acoustik Amp that's 2200 Watts Peak. It was pushing 2 12" Power Acoustik Fubars but I think I blew the voice coil on them because they're only 1800 watts max.

So now I am looking for a new pair of subwoofers! I don't have too much money but I'm interested in any suggestions. I don't want to go past 2200 watts though!

I've been looking at the Power Acoustik P3-12W. Are they good? The sensitivity is lower than what I had. What does that mean?!

Thanks a lot!
I was looking at those MOFO subs but they are really expensive! how many watts are you pushing?

If you had only set the gain right, you'd still have them...

The purpose of the gain is to match the signal volts RMS coming from the source (CD player, etc.) to the input of the amp for correct power matching and to minmize clipping.

Here is a guide that will help you set the gain correctly http://www.box.net/shared/uchv4dbk88

You'll need a multi-meter (AC voltmeter, $15 from Radio$hack), Microsoft Excel and a way to burn an audio CD from an MP3.

If you don't have Excel, use this link http://www.box.net/shared/nkkw1dhk4g


The sensitivity is the efficiency. The higher the number, the less power it takes to get good SPL.

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