PDX 1000.1 or JL 1000/1

[gilbert383 10+ year member]

I just picked up two 12w6v2 subs recently and i've narrowed down my amp options to these two. Feel free to suggest a different amp but i'm not looking to spend more than $600. I have heard that these amps are about as big of rms as you can have on these subs and may even have to turn the amp down but this is what i'm going for or something similar.

So the question is what amp would hit harder or be your guys' reccomendation for these subs.

Thanks in advance!

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[sabor 10+ year member]

Are you looking to purchase one of these amps?

 

[southpoleman69 10+ year member]

pretty sure there is way better for way cheaper. unless your stuck on just those 2 and no matter what people tell you, your still gonna get one of them, go with the jl.

never had alpie, but ive had jl amps and i like em. but on the other hand, they cant be dropped to 1 ohm.

 

[csu87 10+ year member]

aq 1200

 

[southpoleman69 10+ year member]

heard good things about sundown to. and from what i saw, there under or right around 400 shipped

 

[gilbert383 10+ year member]

okay...what is THE MOST you would push these two subs at rms? and no im not stuck on either of them i'm just saying that those 2 are ones that will push 1000 rms no matter what ohm u put them at and both seem to underrate their equipment

if you guys have a better suggestion for an amp on these subs please post a link to it if possible it would be appreciated

i'm hoping that i can get at least 1000 rms out of them but i really dont know

thanks everyone ur helpin a lot

 

[southpoleman69 10+ year member]

yes, but u cant drop a jl amp to 1 ohm so if u wanna run ur subs at 1 ohm, good luck doin it with the jl amp.

if u wanna do it, id go with the alpine, but personally, i wouldnt go with either of em. for the money ull spend, u get at least 2 of some other amps, that r better

 

[ThatChevyGuy 5,000+ posts]

The jl1000/1 WILL run at 1 ohm its rated for it, i have done it. Its going to see 1.5 ohm anyway from rise

The pdx1000 is a little weak imo

 

[gunz4me2 10+ year member]

pretty sure there is way better for way cheaper.

I hate to be a jerk here, but which amplifier is better for way cheaper? Find me a BETTER Class D amp that produces 1,000 watts RMS @ 4 ohms for less $$ than the JL Audio 1000/1.

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The jl1000/1 WILL run at 1 ohm its rated for it, i have done it. Its going to see 1.5 ohm anyway from rise

Are you sure about this? I was told that RIPS will make the amplifier fire up in protect if it detects a load lower than 1.5 ohms. Then again, it wouldn't be the first time this particular JL Audio dealer was wrong about their own dang product.

 

[atsaubrey 10+ year member]

$1100 retail for the JL which is super flexible. The PDX is really nice due to its size. The Sundown 1500D on special for $400 is a stupid deal right now IMO. there are plenty of choices out there

 

[csu87 10+ year member]

I hate to be a jerk here, but which amplifier is better for way cheaper? Find me a BETTER Class D amp that produces 1,000 watts RMS @ 4 ohms for less $$ than the JL Audio 1000/1.
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well since the jl is retailing at $1000

aq3500 will do 1k at 4ohm and is only 699 shipped new.

it also does 3500at 1ohm

 

[kfx450r 10+ year member]

Theres the new 3250 RD amps on caco going for like 425$ shipped on the presale right now i believe. cheaper than a JL, and should do the same or more wattage around 4 ohms and if you ever upgrade youve got all the power you need. Otherwise look into something like a used SAZ-1500 maybe? or a 1200D or the AQ1200s are really good pricewise for the power/reliability you get.

 

[kfx450r 10+ year member]

well since the jl is retailing at $1000
aq3500 will do 1k at 4ohm and is only 699 shipped new.

it also does 3500at 1ohm

^This. Since JL slaps rediculously high prices on all their products you can get 3-4k rms amps that'll do the same as a JL at 4 ohm for a fraction of the cost, dont see why anyone would go with a JL after looking at their options

 

[gilbert383 10+ year member]

so for these subs if i got the sundown 2000d i'd have to turn it wayyy down wouldn't i?....

 

[gunz4me2 10+ year member]

well since the jl is retailing at $1000
aq3500 will do 1k at 4ohm and is only 699 shipped new.

it also does 3500at 1ohm

I can get a 1000/1 cheaper than that, BNIB and authorized, but thank you for playing!

^This. Since JL slaps rediculously high prices on all their products you can get 3-4k rms amps that'll do the same as a JL at 4 ohm for a fraction of the cost, dont see why anyone would go with a JL after looking at their options

I pity those who pay MSRP for ANYTHING, especially 12 volt electronics!