how much power can a JL 12w3v3 handle

[Steveopevo 10+ year member]

I'm getting ready to by a pdx 1.600 for one but I hear the pdx may put out upto 750 rms. will this kill my w3?

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[C1500martin 10+ year member]

Just because its puts it out doesnt mean you have to use it. Set your gains to like 500 and youll be good.

 

[LosIsATool 5,000+ posts]

Set it at 500

 

[Steveopevo 10+ year member]

Just because its puts it out doesnt mean you have to use it. Set your gains to like 500 and youll be good.

How do u do that

 

[C1500martin 10+ year member]

How to Adjust Amplifier Gains Using a Digital Multi-Meter | Learning Center | Sonic Electronix

 

[Steveopevo 10+ year member]

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How to Adjust Amplifier Gains Using a Digital Multi-Meter | Learning Center | Sonic Electronix

I don't like that method as much because I have to turn my music loud in order to get the bass that I want

 

[C1500martin 10+ year member]

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I don't like that method as much because I have to turn my music loud in order to get the bass that I want

Thats the only method or using an o scope. which is the same technique so idk what your refering to.

 

[LosIsATool 5,000+ posts]

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I don't like that method as much because I have to turn my music loud in order to get the bass that I want

If you set it to 500 watts it's going to do 500 watts

 

[Jeffdachef 5,000+ posts]

I'm getting ready to by a pdx 1.600 for one but I hear the pdx may put out upto 750 rms. will this kill my w3?

You never see full power out of an amp on music ever so just feed the w3 everything the amp can offer. Read up on impedance rise and how that affects your actual real world power output. Look up clamp tests for amps and you'll see actual numbers amps put out.

Keep the signal clean and monitor voltage and heat levels.

 

[C1500martin 10+ year member]

You never see full power out of an amp on music ever so just feed the w3 everything the amp can offer. Read up on impedance rise and how that affects your actual real world power output. Look up clamp tests for amps and you'll see actual numbers amps put out.
Keep the signal clean and monitor voltage and heat levels.

Ipedance rise wont affect the pdx though no? It does rated 2-4 ohms unless hes getting a D2 and will wire to 4 ohms. Voltage drop might have an effect though.

 

[Jeffdachef 5,000+ posts]

Ipedance rise wont affect the pdx though no? It does rated 2-4 ohms unless hes getting a D2 and will wire to 4 ohms. Voltage drop might have an effect though.

Wiring to 4 ohms will rise to 6 or something, thats outta the pdx's constant power range

 

[C1500martin 10+ year member]

Wait arent v3s single VC? Op get the 2 ohm w3 NOT 4 ohm

 

[Steveopevo 10+ year member]

Thats the only method or using an o scope. which is the same technique so idk what your refering to.

some people set it manually by slowly turning the gain up checking for signs of distortion or popping, cracking, and smells. I think that a lot of shops do this, as well as people in general although it's the least safe method

 

[timhof13 10+ year member]

Get the 2 ohm

 

[Steveopevo 10+ year member]

Wait arent v3s single VC? Op get the 2 ohm w3 NOT 4 ohm

whats the difference?