Sub & Amp Question

[Premier03]

I have a Mtx Audio Roadthunder 10in Sub
Specs:http://www.mtx.com/caraudio/products/subwoofers/roadThunder.cfm

And i have a kicker Kx 120.2 Amp
Specs:http://www.lightav.com/car/kicker/amps2.html

They were given to me from two different friends. I have yet to try and hook them up.

I was wanting to know if this Amp is strong enough for this Sub? Or should i get a new Amp? Or should i ditch both and start from scratch?

Thanks

 

[Danimal86]

if you are getting those for free, then go for it....it looks like the amp is going to be a little weak, but probably will do the job....is this your first setup?

 

[Premier03]

Yeah this will be my first set up. Never have had something like this before. My old GTP had a factory bose set up with a amp but i never touched it.

I already have the sub and amp now. I just really didnt know if it would work. And where else i should go?

 

[Danimal86]

it really depends on what you are looking for out of a system (boombing bass or just a little something to give some deep sounds). that setup you have will be fine for filling in the deep sounds, but not a lot more than that. if you are sure that you want a system, i would say to install it, and see how it is...if you dont like it, you'll have all the wiring done and you can put something else in its place.

i have bought all my sound equipment off of Craigslist. you can get some really good deals there! i am currently running:

Polk DB212-2 http://www.polkaudio.com/caraudio/products/recent/db212/)

MTX TE801D http://www.mtx.com/caraudio/products/amplifiers/TE801D.cfm

MTX TE604 http://www.mtx.com/caraudio/products/amplifiers/TE604.cfm

i pieced this together over time for about $350 off of craigslist.

i really enjoyed trying different setups, i started with 2 old jl 10's with a crappy box and a crappy amp....i just kept upgrading from there until i got exactly what i wanted.
try installing what you got in the explorer and see what it sounds like....if it sounds decent, use it for a while until you can upgrade.

just dont go out to best buy and spend a fortune on some overpriced equipment. its not worth it....you can get way more bang for your buck at other places!