21 replies to this topic

[marsden]

im wanting to start an install goin in the beast and would like to know if shark amps are any good, there is a 5000w one thats taken my fancy, this will be used to power either 2 x 12" jl w3's or 2 x 12" phoenix gold subs

any help appreciated

[philster]

how much are they?, what model numbers?, where are they from?

[malletts mallett]

One word.

No. Please.

Ok, that's 2 words....please avoid. Like the plague. Like a sweaty fat man with the plague.

[chunkomunko]

I've got SHARK Computer Speakers and they are absolutly BRILLIANT!! Shame to hear their I.C.E. ain't up to the same standard!

[binge]

there is a 5000w one thats taken my fancy

HAHAHAHAHA!

Init bruv. I bet you will get bare respect from ur boiz with an amp that size. :tongue:


Why not go for somthing along the lines of Mutant, Much better. :cheese:


No seriously. Why do you need 5000w of power?


<|Ben|>

[marsden]

it was 90 quid from ebay, i was after one that size because i was told to get an amp that was more powerful than the subs so they wouldnt struggle, and thats more than the 2 subs put together, it was just something i was told and wanted more advice on before i comitted to buyin, it was a honest serious question so there was no need 4 the *yellow human water* takin binge

[moanmini]

i cant see the problem with 5000w to be honest i dunno about shark but i was looking down the same path but since i never hear good things?or bad things? about them....you pay for what you get.....you pick........cant go wrong on price tho.............or go for some splx range..there ok :wink:

[marsden]

its only the amp im after, got all the other stuff sorted like componants and the subs, its just the amp lol

[Floyd]

Why not go for somthing along the lines of Mutant, Much better.  :cheese:

that made me chuckle lol

[philster]

If you are fitting quality subs then don't use cheap amps, if you can't afford a half decent amp either fit cheaper subs (and spend the rest on the amp) or fit one sub and spend the rest on the amp.

This kenwood amp would do the trick if your budget can stretch.

kenwood amp

This one would be better

kenwood amp 2

I've been running a mono kenwood for about 6 years now and its been bullet proof, not the best amps in the world but a quality amp at a good price.

[marsden]

i have been considering a set up like ures philster, but without the whole in the bulk head, but with the sub in a similar position on a false wall kinda thing, would anyone recomend the pioneer subs? like the 3000w spl sub? nice joice in amp 2, i was only condiering it due to the price lol, im all new to the install side of things so i kinda trust people wen they recomend things lol

[moanmini]

to be honest since its a amp you want and you dont have a high budget go get some splx amps i had 2 of them powering my 2 sony subs 1000w each....and i never had any problems with them..... :wink:

[rob mini]

you might not have had problems but they do sound not very good and personally i wouldnt bother unless you can afford something a bit better. ive just bought a 800w rms rockford fosgate amp and the power is unbelieveable, im loving it lol

[philster]

Don't be drawn in by the 'fairy tale' wattage figures, many of the subs even have rms figures which are complete BS.

A mate of mine had a JL audio 12W0 a few years back, now i don't have to explain how good JL stuff is (even the entry level) but the power handling was only 125watt rms. He had it running off an alpine V12 amp.
This is still one of the best sounding subs i've heard for a long time, it may not impress people because you can't say its 5 squizzillion watts but when they heard it it shut them up. Of course a lot of this was down to the box it was installed in (built by me) which was made from 1" mdf and took 2 days to complete, the enclosure was a ported one which are quite hard to get right but well worth it.

As i've said before equipment only makes 5% of a decent installation as does money, but without a good amount of thought and time it will always sound rubbish.

You could have put that sub against pretty much anything else for the same price range and it would win hands down.

If you tell us how much you've got we can recommend you a system based upon that.

[rob mini]

i totally agree with philster has just said there! the subs i haver just bought came in a specifically designed enclosure by the manufacturer and although they are only two 10's they perfrom better than my mate's two 15's that are mounted in homemade boxes which wernt thought out at all!