Best amp to power 2 JL 12's??

[maluskeeter]

Just got two jl 12w3v2 2ohms each (300 rms on each)....im trying to find a good amp to power them and make them sound really good....ive heard people go with a jl 500/1...but the two jl's have a total of 600 rms and i dont see how the jl amp that only pushes 500 rms can support that....

but im looking for a good amp that is not all name brand, but can power my subs really well....

 

[TegSox]

The 300 rms rating for each sub is a maximum rms rating, not a requirement. They'll be fine if they get less power then they can handle. And you'll want to get a 2 channel amp for those subs, not a 1 channel. I like Precision Power amps, the older ones not the newer ones. Get a PPI made from 1996 to 2003.

 

[maluskeeter]

wouldn't it be fine if i got a monoblock class d amp to power these?..or do i have to get two channel??...

im just wondering whats a good brand (not a big name brand that is expensive) to give these more than enough power??

 

[DailyDB8]

i'm pretty sure you can bridge the 2 subs with the monoblock 500/1 JL... but i'm not an audio tech so you might wanna double check

 

[TegSox]

Since you have two 2 ohm sub, to run them both off 1 channel you'll need to wire them in series to get a 4 ohm load, or in parallel for a 1 ohm load. Not many amps can handle a load as low as 1 ohm, and even those that can run very warm which isn't healthy for an amp. 4 ohms is comfortable for any amp, but doesn't put out the power that a 2 ohm or 1 ohm load would. That's why I think a 2 channel amp would be best for you. Run each sub by itself off each channel, amp will be purring along at 2 ohms, nice power output.

 

[maluskeeter]

great info tegsox...so im thinkin 2 channel now...now im trying to find a good brand to power these two JL 12...any suggestions?....oh and the more amp wattage the better or should i match it just right with the subs??

 

[TegSox]

It would be fine to get an amp that puts out more wattage then the subs can handle. You can just turn down the gain. It's always better to have headroom than not enough power. Bigger wattage = pigger price is all.
But like I said, I like PPI above all. Alpine is fine too. Phoenix Gold, JL.

 

[maluskeeter]

i was thinkin about the jl 500/1...but it only puts out 500 watts, when each of my subs put out 300rms each which equals 600w...so how can the jl 500w amp handle it?

 

[maluskeeter]

anyone?..how can the jl 500/1 that outputs 500 watts control 2 subs that put out 300rms each??

 

[TegSox]

I already answered that question. And I explained why you shouldn't get a 1 channel amp.
Subs don't put out power, they accept it, they take in power.
Subs don't send power to amps....amps send power to subs.

 

[maluskeeter]

can anyone throw out some nice brand name subs for me that they have good experience with? I already got phoenix gold, jl, hifonics, any others will be greatly appreciated

 

[samace_sg]

welll i have 2 12"w3v2s and they're powered by a jl 250/1 and they sound awesome.. i think if you get the 500/1 it would be perfect... its quality power you need.. not just a high output

 

[maluskeeter]

anyone have experience with the hifonics bxi 1606d ..im thinkin about it...its a monoblock class d, i want run it parallel at 1 ohms but i want to know if it can handle it or will it get really hot and have a short life...anyone?

here are the specs on the amp..any help is appreciated

# 1 channel mono block operation
# 1100 watts rms x1ch @ 2 ohms
# 1600 watts rms x 1ch @ 1 ohm
# super d-class
# ultra-fi mosfet outputs
# illuminated hifonics logo
# pwm mosfet exvp
# fully adjustable accu cross
# 24db subsonic filter
# phase shift adjustments
# 24db low pass crossover
# bass boost (+18db @45hz)
# remote bass control included
# gold rca line outputs
# 4 gauge power connectors

just wondering if there is anything i need to be worried about when buying this amp