I know there are a lot of thread, but I searched and didn't find much. I just got a 4080 and I already have an Alpine MRD-M501 amp. The amp is rated

550RMS at 14.1 volts - 2 ohm
425RMS at 12.0 volts - 2 ohm
275RMS at 14,1 volts - 4 ohm
225RMS at 12.0 volts - 4 ohm

Now I know they are factory specs, so you won't get exactly that. I am looking at 3 subs. Keep in mind I want nice clean bass without it being overpowering. All 10" subs.

JL W6V2 Dual 4ohm
JL W3V3 4 ohm
JL W3V3 2 ohm (will my amp overpower this)
Alpine Type R 1042 Dual 4 ohm

Those in mind, I can afford all what would be the best combo. I think the W6 may overpower me, the W3 2 ohm I am afraid I would blow up, the W3 4 ohm, I don't think much, and the Alpine I am not sure on. Please add any input.

Thanks, and again I know there are about 90 threads on 4080's and subs.

 

There is a solution to overpowering bass - turn down the gain on the amp.

I would choose the JL W6V2 Dual 4ohm. That's what I have in both of my 4080 enclosures.

 

Ok I didn't put this out there. I could afford the W6, but how are the W3's. Would I have too much power for just one?

 

10w3v3 will do well with that amp!

A 10w6v2 is probably going to be over kill.

This is what I would go with
(I have a 10w6v2 in a 4080 myself)

Image Dynamics IDQ10v2
http://www.woofersetc.com/index.cfm?...roduct_ID=2033

They are located in Downtown Los Angeles if you are local and they are an authorized image dynamic dealer.

Where are you located?

 

Othr end of the world, I live in Pennsylvania.

For the w3 route, would you recommend 2 ohm or 4 ohm?

 

either 2 4ohms or 1 2ohm for optimized usage of that amp

a single W3 should be able to handle 550w, unless you abuse your equipment which i assume you dont.

 

check out Fi audio. People seem REALLY happy w/ these subs. if i get my w6's sold im going this route
www.ficaraudio.com

 

+1 for image dynamics

 

Thanks for the input. I am going to get the W3 I think. Guess no input ont he alpine sub. I just don't wanna dish out 2-300 on a w6.