How many watts are my sub really supposed to be able to handle?

[bigdog64 10+ year member]

I have three JL 12W3v2 dual two ohm subs. I've blown a couple already, thankfully I did get an extended warranty. My question is how much wattage are they actually supposed to get without risking blowing them again. I've been giving them 300 watts rms, which is what they are rated to handle. Is this really to much? If so how much should they get? thanks for all suggestions.

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[dman4486 5,000+ posts]

will need to know enclosure specs and what amp?

your wiring config as well?

 

[Mr. Opportunist 10+ year member]

Turn the bass boost off.

 

[bigdog64 10+ year member]

1.75 ft per sub, ported box, kicker zx600.1 , parrallel (this was powering just two subs at the time)