amp for 2 12" w6v1

[snumfalzumpa 10+ year member]

I just got 2 jl 12" w6v1's and I have a Kenwood excelon KAC-X621 amp with a AudioControl 24XS 2-way crossover, is that a good set-up for the sub's, or should i get something else?

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[BOOKER 10+ year member]

Good subs!!//content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/wink.gif.608e3ea05f1a9f98611af0861652f8fb.gif

How much power is that amp putting out and at what ohm load?

If I remember correct (dual 6 ohm coils)., you can wire each at 3 ohm and then the pair to 1.5 ohm

So any 1 ohm stable amp in the 600-800 watts range should make justice to them.

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Or you can get another one and wire the trio at 1 ohm to any 1,000 watt amp.......and that should be niiiiiiice //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/up2something.gif.dd110ecf3ae4b76050d87598f2f8de7c.gif

 

[snumfalzumpa 10+ year member]

Well here are the specs for the amp:

-179 watts RMS x 2 at 4 ohms

-305 watts RMS x 2 at 2 ohms

-612 watts RMS x 1 bridged output at 4 ohms

-Stereo or bridged mono output

-4-ohm stable in bridged mode

-Tri-way capable

-Requires 4-gauge power

-AMS Amplifier Management System

-Switchable subsonic filter

-Cooling fan

is this amp good enough w/ the crossover, or do you have any suggestions?

 

[zyklonb 10+ year member]

not enough power for a pair of w'6

 

[BOOKER 10+ year member]

-612 watts RMS x 1 bridged output at 4 ohms

I'm assuming you are wiring the pair to a 6 ohm load, that said the amp should be pushing something in the 500 watts range and running cooler.//content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/cool.gif.3bcaf8f141236c00f8044d07150e34f7.gif

Those are nice speakers, they don't need a ton of power to sound good with decent loudness.//content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

Depending on what you want, I say stay with what you have, it should be good.//content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/wink.gif.608e3ea05f1a9f98611af0861652f8fb.gif

If you want it louder, port them, but they do get loud sealed, at least for me.//content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/wink.gif.608e3ea05f1a9f98611af0861652f8fb.gif

If you are looking for a boom boom system, get something else.

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[LeX 10+ year member]

I would get an amp that puts out 1k @1ohm. With impedance @1.5 for the subs and with impedance rise they would see maybe 800watts and that would be perfect. If you got some good cash you can get a real good price on a powerbass 1000watt amp at sonicelectronix.com or http://www.woofersetc.com or you can get em for less on ebay (200ish)

 

[snumfalzumpa 10+ year member]

I'm looking at a JL 500/1, or a 1000/1. I want to get the 500/1 because it's cheaper, but would it push my subs to their full potential?

 

[spudracer326 10+ year member]

remember guys these are v1's not v2's...they are content with much less power then the new ones...a jl500.1 would be plenty, but so is the amp you have......250-300rms a piece will treat them...

 

[Pickler 10+ year member]

I'm looking at a JL 500/1, or a 1000/1. I want to get the 500/1 because it's cheaper, but would it push my subs to their full potential?

Yea, a 1000/1 would power it nice, but for the price there are much better choices.

 

[BOOKER 10+ year member]

remember guys these are v1's not v2's...they are content with much less power then the new ones...a jl500.1 would be plenty, but so is the amp you have......250-300rms a piece will treat them...

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When I said they are nice speakers I meant:

-sounds good with little power

-works on moderately sized enclosures

-sounds good with decent loudness

-quality construction

-should last you a while

I read your thread where you said you are running this speakers on a "bandpass enclosure" //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/eek.gif.771b7a90cf45cabdc554ff1121c21c4a.gif

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This is a good start point for you http://mobile.jlaudio.com/pdfs/8-12W6_BDS.pdf, follow those instructions and you should be good.

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