Help with Amp for 2 JL 12w3-D6's

[MMast 10+ year member]

I was wondering if anyone would be able to recommend an amp that would work for 2 JL 12w3 Dual 6 Ohm subs. Due to their age I was thinking around 400-450 RMS instead of the full 600 because I don't want to risk the chance of blowing them. Also, I would rather not pay the price for an impedance matching amp or wiring them at 1.5 ohms because I don't think I can afford the price of a 1 ohm stable amp.

Thanks.

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[misfit138 5,000+ posts]

What do you mean you can't afford the price of a 1 ohm stable amp?

 

[MMast 10+ year member]

From what I've seen the 1 ohm stable amps that are available around here are around $300.

 

[KyleBechtold 5,000+ posts]

400-450 better be the total.. not each..

 

[MMast 10+ year member]

that is the total

 

[4OZGLOVES 10+ year member]

I would find a 2 channel that does around 200 per channel at 4 ohms wire both subs to 3 ohms and you shouls have around 250 per sub. Personally i would grab a quart 4125 bridged it and have a little head room.

 

[MMast 10+ year member]

Would a 2 ohm 4 ohm stable amp be stable at 3 ohms though?

 

[4OZGLOVES 10+ year member]

Would a 2 ohm 4 ohm stable amp be stable at 3 ohms though?

Yes if it is stable down to 2 ohm it will be fine for 3 ohm. With decent electrical most 2 ohm stable amps will run at 1.5. Any way after box rise you most likely will be over 2 ohms anyhow

 

[MMast 10+ year member]

would a Quart DSC450 that puts out 200x2 at 4 ohms work for this application?