Subs Amps

What kind of subs and amps should I use together?

I have a 2006 Scion tC and it has the stock stereo system in it which isn't bad but I'd like more bass for it. I don't want my subs so loud, however, that it sounds like crap driving down the road. What's the highest RMS power you would recommend and what's the appropriate amp watt needed to support the subwoofer power? I'd like 10 or 12 inch subs and be less then about $300 for the parts.

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If an amp doesn't have this rating, it may not produce the watts it says it does.

100 watts RMS would probably suit your needs.

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Your system won't mean squat without a well designed box to put your subs in. Some manufacturers have recommendations as to dimensions of various types of boxes. It is best to find someone who builds boxes if you go with something other than a sealed box.

You should always match up RMS watts of subs and amp per channel as well as impedance's.

My system

Blaupunkt TSw1200 subs with a Sony Xplōd XM2200GTX.
My amp is 1200 watts (200 Watts RMS X 2), subs are 600 watts (200 Watts RMS) each, cap is 1.5 Farad w/digital readout

SPL is about 112 db each sub

Total cost(so far) = $410

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