so i just got 2 JL W3s

Gr33n

Gr33n

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And i need an amp to go with them. i got them off my friend for a really good deal so i decided to grab them right away. what amp would go best with them? 12inch subs
 
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MrNurse

i'm no homo
Re: so i just got 2 JL W3s

i would get a jl500.1 for each one. maybe a jl1000.1 but then you would be drawing some crazy amps and need a dedicated battery and some super good mids and highs. i have one jl 10w3 in my sy, and i have a polk audio momo 300.2 bridged to it andit shakes everything in my truck. it actually flexes the front windshield a little where it meets the cowl. i am gonna take it out and use two of their 13?? thin subs so i can slide my seat all the way back. but for now i am happy with it. i also have mb quart mids and highs running off analpine amp that is a little small. i am gonna get another polk amp to match the one i already have and use it for the midsand highs. good luck

kevin
 
willyson

willyson

trollin'
Re: so i just got 2 JL W3s

MrNurse said:
i would get a jl500.1 for each one. maybe a jl1000.1 but then you would be drawing some crazy amps and need a dedicated battery and some super good mids and highs. i have one jl 10w3 in my sy, and i have a polk audio momo 300.2 bridged to it andit shakes everything in my truck. it actually flexes the front windshield a little where it meets the cowl. i am gonna take it out and use two of their 13?? thin subs so i can slide my seat all the way back. but for now i am happy with it. i also have mb quart mids and highs running off analpine amp that is a little small. i am gonna get another polk amp to match the one i already have and use it for the midsand highs. good luck

kevin
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id also recommend sticking with a JL amp.
 
Gr33n

Gr33n

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Re: so i just got 2 JL W3s

Is anyone selling, or does anyone know someone that is selling a JL 500/1 amp?
 
TYPHOOL7

TYPHOOL7

Post Hawk
Re: so i just got 2 JL W3s

i say use a 2 channel amp @ 500watts. Either an older Fosgate (cuz the older ones bang and are cheaper "500a2") or a jl amp (the new ones are real nice). Would you use a 500/1 and bridge it? I say try not to do that.
 
Tophatjimmy

Tophatjimmy

Syclone FNG
Re: so i just got 2 JL W3s

What is the voice coil config of those subs? Dual 2? Dual 4? That will help determine what amp to use.

We have a JL refurbed 500/1 sitting at our shop. Cosmetically it's pretty rough, but brand new internals. My boss wants $250 for it.

In my experience, the 500/1 is a pretty burly performer, it'll drive a pair of W3's really well. Especially in the back of an SUV, good cabin gain.


TYPHOOL7 said:
Would you use a 500/1 and bridge it? I say try not to do that.
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You can't bridge a 500/1, it's a monoblock amp....only got 1 channel.
 
Gr33n

Gr33n

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Re: so i just got 2 JL W3s

TYPHOOL7 said:
i say use a 2 channel amp @ 500watts. Either an older Fosgate (cuz the older ones bang and are cheaper "500a2") or a jl amp (the new ones are real nice). Would you use a 500/1 and bridge it? I say try not to do that.
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I'm sticking with a JL amp. And yes...I'd split it.



Tophatjimmy said:
What is the voice coil config of those subs? Dual 2? Dual 4? That will help determine what amp to use.

We have a JL refurbed 500/1 sitting at our shop. Cosmetically it's pretty rough, but brand new internals. My boss wants $250 for it.

In my experience, the 500/1 is a pretty burly performer, it'll drive a pair of W3's really well. Especially in the back of an SUV, good cabin gain.



You can't bridge a 500/1, it's a monoblock amp....only got 1 channel.
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they're dual 2...i think. they're W3v2s Do you have any pictures of the amp and insides?
 
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shook0002

New member
Re: so i just got 2 JL W3s

Just a suggestion, but I also have 2 JL's and I run a 800w audiobahn amp. Its clean, loud, and reliable. I think I got it for just under $200 on ebay. Its also got a volt guage on it. Its not the best amp but I just wanted something inexpensive to run. I'll post the model # later.
 
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