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<blockquote data-quote="JLJunkieMX107" data-source="post: 8670667" data-attributes="member: 577425"><p>Holy dead thread revival... I didn't even notice that IndySlim had replied to a thread from 2016 lol.</p><p></p><p>[USER=676664]@IndySlim[/USER] To answer your question.....it depends. There are so many options out there and opinions differ on everything. I'll throw out my personal opinion at the risk of being flamed just to show what I would be looking at. If I was trying to decide between a 12W7 and something else, I'd honestly look at the Adire Audio Brahma. MSRP on the w7 is $1K from JL, the Brahma comes in at $450. Fairly similar specs and power handling. The Brahma Mark 2.5 just came out not too long ago. If it's anything like the Mark II, it should have great linear sound quality but still be able to impress on output. </p><p></p><p>As far as amps go.... the definition for SQ can be a very individual thing. I'm not the one to recommend great SQ amps because I haven't ventured down that road. Once you start talking DSPs and all that jazz, I have no input because I am ignorant in the more advanced sound processing like that.</p><p></p><p>In my opinion, the substage really isn't going to matter if you are just looking to pound out some bass. If you're looking purely at dollar per watt and reliability, I'd look to companies like sundown, DC audio, crescendo, american bass (pretty much any Zenon built amp puts out rated power reliably). For sake of comparison, you can get a DC audio 1.2K for $385 and see 1,200w @ 1ohm. For JL amps, you're looking at $1,200 for the 1,200w Slash, $650 for the 1,000w XD, $470 for the 1K RD, and $1,200 for the HD. Granted, most of the JL amps are rated at a 2ohm load. If you want a "budget" amp that can crank out some power, check out the Wolfram 2400.1. I've been messing with one for the past month or so and it's a damn good amp for the price (currently $250 right now I believe). </p><p></p><p>Are you currently looking to upgrade? If so, what are your goals? If you're just looking to get loud, there's a LOT of great stuff out in the market right now. If you are looking for all around SQ with your mids/highs/sub, I will have to excuse myself from the discussion because I have no valuable input. </p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="JLJunkieMX107, post: 8670667, member: 577425"] Holy dead thread revival... I didn't even notice that IndySlim had replied to a thread from 2016 lol. [USER=676664]@IndySlim[/USER] To answer your question.....it depends. There are so many options out there and opinions differ on everything. I'll throw out my personal opinion at the risk of being flamed just to show what I would be looking at. If I was trying to decide between a 12W7 and something else, I'd honestly look at the Adire Audio Brahma. MSRP on the w7 is $1K from JL, the Brahma comes in at $450. Fairly similar specs and power handling. The Brahma Mark 2.5 just came out not too long ago. If it's anything like the Mark II, it should have great linear sound quality but still be able to impress on output. As far as amps go.... the definition for SQ can be a very individual thing. I'm not the one to recommend great SQ amps because I haven't ventured down that road. Once you start talking DSPs and all that jazz, I have no input because I am ignorant in the more advanced sound processing like that. In my opinion, the substage really isn't going to matter if you are just looking to pound out some bass. If you're looking purely at dollar per watt and reliability, I'd look to companies like sundown, DC audio, crescendo, american bass (pretty much any Zenon built amp puts out rated power reliably). For sake of comparison, you can get a DC audio 1.2K for $385 and see 1,200w @ 1ohm. For JL amps, you're looking at $1,200 for the 1,200w Slash, $650 for the 1,000w XD, $470 for the 1K RD, and $1,200 for the HD. Granted, most of the JL amps are rated at a 2ohm load. If you want a "budget" amp that can crank out some power, check out the Wolfram 2400.1. I've been messing with one for the past month or so and it's a damn good amp for the price (currently $250 right now I believe). Are you currently looking to upgrade? If so, what are your goals? If you're just looking to get loud, there's a LOT of great stuff out in the market right now. If you are looking for all around SQ with your mids/highs/sub, I will have to excuse myself from the discussion because I have no valuable input. [/QUOTE]
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