How to amplify 1 500w rms sub

[DGr1FF]

So I recently bought a JL 12W3v3-4 for my car and am wondering how I should amp it. I'm going to use a mono but what I mean is most of the amps state they run 500w rms at 2 ohms and 300w rms at 4 ohms. Well my 4 ohm sub runs at 500w rms and I don't plan at running it at full power but I'd like to know I'm properly supplying power. I found an off-brand Power Acoustik 1500w peak and 650w rms at 2 ohms and 500w at 4 ohms. It costs the same but it was really difficult to find an amp that did 500w rms at 4 ohms. Is this how I should power my sub because 300w rms I believe would be significantly underpowering it not to mention running my amp at full blast 24/7. Any advice is GREATLY appreciated.

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[naughtyca 10+ year member]

the rms is dependent on how efficient the amp is, are you asking for a recommendation of a 500w @ 4ohms amplifier to run your JL sub?

 

[DGr1FF]

Yes please because I haven't been able to find any 4 ohm 500w rms amps except power acoustik

 

[mylows10 5,000+ posts]

you need a 2 channel amp or a mono block that will do the power at 4 ohms ,how much you looking to spend on a amp ,new or used

 

[DGr1FF]

I think the easier route would be mono and im willing to spend up to 200$

 

[LosIsATool 5,000+ posts]

That power acustic might do 100 watts at 4ohm.

 

[mylows10 5,000+ posts]

I think the easier route would be mono and im willing to spend up to 200$

Problem is if you want 500 at 4 ohms that would be 2000 at 1 ohm. You'll have a hard time finding an amp in. That price range not saying that you can't. You just may be looking a while. Or end up with a beat up amp or less quality one

 

[trumpet 5,000+ posts]

I have the Precision Power P1000.1 which is rated for 580W @ 4 ohms. I'm doing a clearance sale for $174.99 with shipping. It's a much better quality amp than the Power Acoustik.