Amp Recommendations for FI Q

[jda 10+ year member]

Got a new car and need some advice.

I have a 12" Q that I am going to use, but not sure about the amp. I have a JL 1000/1 collecting dust, but I am not sure that I want that power hog in my car (I want to stay stock with the alternator and if I can). I also have a T10001BD that is new in the box from 2009. I also have a Kicker 1250.1 that is used, but I have never used it.

Opinions?

I can also buy a new one. I want it to be lean, sound good and make at least 1000W of output to match the Q. I like the JL slash, but man, it seems to eat power like an AB, so I am leaning towards a D.

FWIW - I am currently running a pair of Qs on a zx2500.1 and I like the sound and thump... but no room for 2 subs in the new car... plus I have to have sound in both. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

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[denim 5,000+ posts]

Use the JL, set the gains correctly and enjoy the music. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

 

[Stalin-ohaulic]

Got a new car and need some advice.
I have a 12" Q that I am going to use, but not sure about the amp. I have a JL 1000/1 collecting dust, but I am not sure that I want that power hog in my car (I want to stay stock with the alternator and if I can). I also have a T10001BD that is new in the box from 2009. I also have a Kicker 1250.1 that is used, but I have never used it.

Opinions?

I can also buy a new one. I want it to be lean, sound good and make at least 1000W of output to match the Q. I like the JL slash, but man, it seems to eat power like an AB, so I am leaning towards a D.

FWIW - I am currently running a pair of Qs on a zx2500.1 and I like the sound and thump... but no room for 2 subs in the new car... plus I have to have sound in both. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

Whichever you decide to use, you should sell me the other one.

 

[Vossy 10+ year member]

Try the amp out, if you have any noticable voltage drops, the other prolly will do so.

And instead of wasting your money on another amp, just go get the Deka's on this site selling for 100+ ship and you're all set.