Amps for SQ

[dyabolical 10+ year member]

Any suggestions? Plan on running 2 12W3V2's for now. Eventually upgrading to 4 12's but that is in the future. Any suggestions for powering the 2 12's?

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[squeak9798 5,000+ posts]

Any amplifier that outputs the power you need into the impedance you have that's within your price range.

 

[azbass 5,000+ posts]

Jl 500/1

 

[dyabolical 10+ year member]

I have heard several times that the JL's send somewhat of a rough frequency. One of the local shops is suggesting Zapco's.

As far as the JL subs i am using....i am using them because i already have them. When it comes to updating my system, i will be alot more flexible on the brand/series i use.

 

[bri487 5,000+ posts]

zapco is far superior to JL. i replaced all of my amps in my truck with zapco this year, as soon as i could afford it. i sold a zapco 360.4 ref to istari1 this year as well, he is much happier from what i heard from him.

 

[wilzyx 5,000+ posts]

for those subs i dont think spending a ton of money on an amp for maybe a little bit more sq is justifiable.

 

[Shugarra 10+ year member]

A rough frequency? What the hell is that?

Both Zapco and JL are great products, but to be honest, you could probably go with something cheaper and achieve the same results. However, I'm not telling you how to spend your money, so you wouldn't be disappointed at all with JL or Zapco. One thing to consider, I guess, is that JL has a very regulated output while Zapco does not. Meaning the 500/1 will put out exactly (or close to) its rated power all the time while a Zapco will produce fewer watts at a lower input voltage but more watts at a higher input voltage. Neither way is really any worse than the other, just something to consider.

 

[bri487 5,000+ posts]

A rough frequency? What the hell is that?
Both Zapco and JL are great products, but to be honest, you could probably go with something cheaper and achieve the same results. However, I'm not telling you how to spend your money, so you wouldn't be disappointed at all with JL or Zapco. One thing to consider, I guess, is that JL has a very regulated output while Zapco does not. Meaning the 500/1 will put out exactly (or close to) its rated power all the time while a Zapco will produce fewer watts at a lower input voltage but more watts at a higher input voltage. Neither way is really any worse than the other, just something to consider.

also consider that it is a fact that at a lower impedence, a JL will back off on its output to avoid overheating. it will produce more power at 4 ohms than at 2.

 

[helotaxi 5,000+ posts]

also consider that it is a fact that at a lower impedence, a JL will back off on its output to avoid overheating. it will produce more power at 4 ohms than at 2.

Since when?

 

[squeak9798 5,000+ posts]

also consider that it is a fact that at a lower impedence, a JL will back off on its output to avoid overheating. it will produce more power at 4 ohms than at 2.

http://www.carsound.com/review_archive/amps/jl_5001.html

According to carsound it output virtually identical power into both impedances. But technically, it did output more power into 2ohms. Not a difference worth mentioning...but more none-the-less

 

[audiolife 5,000+ posts]

gee i thought a regulated power supply kept that stuff in check not a power back offer lol

 

[Towncar 10+ year member]

xenon 600.1

 

[FoxPro5 5,000+ posts]

zapco is far superior to JL.

"In pure audiophile terms, I doubt that you could do better than the 300/2"

- Robert Zeff

^^^ ever heard of him bri?? //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/laugh.gif.48439b2acf2cfca21620f01e7f77d1e4.gif

 

[bri487 5,000+ posts]

"In pure audiophile terms, I doubt that you could do better than the 300/2"
- Robert Zeff

^^^ ever heard of him bri?? //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/laugh.gif.48439b2acf2cfca21620f01e7f77d1e4.gif

its so funny that you bring this guy up who doesnt promote a product from a company that he is no longer part of.

 

[bri487 5,000+ posts]

Since when?

since JL got a new marketing person. its all about selling a product.