i just bought 1 10 inch XTANT model # X1044 and was wondering how big of an amp to get to drive them safely. i know it is better to power them more than underpower them because damage can occur. it is a 4 ohm sub that takes 500 watts RMS. i am unsure on how this whole amp thing works with bridging and what not for the setup. if an amp is rated at 500 watts RMS for 2 ohms, would that not work? thanks for any input and suggesions are def welcome.

 

oh it is also dual voice coil if that makes a difference. thanks.

 

is it dual 2 ohm or 4 ohm?

 

dual 4 ohm sub. thanks.

 

Wire the voice coils in parellel to achieve 2 ohms then get that amp you were talking about (500w x 1 @ 2 ohms). I think 500 watts is enough.

 

great, thanks a lot phipark! i appreciate your input.