Question about subwoofer power

[ymee 10+ year member]

Guys

I bought a JL Audio 12W1V2 subwoofer today and per the JL audio page http://mobile.jlaudio.com/products_subs.php?series_id=16 the optimum power for this is in the 125W range.

I will be connecting this to an Alpine PDX-5 amp which is quoted at 300W RMS output for the sub. Am I going to blow this speaker if I connect it to the Alpine? Should I upgrade to the 600W version of the JL audio woofer?

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[endofdays89 5,000+ posts]

no, you should get a jl w3 to match your amp

 

[zack39648 10+ year member]

you will be fine if you set the gain correctly or just get 2 of the subs you have ..

ps. dont listen to endofdays ---EVER

 

[Q&A 10+ year member]

The full 300wrms of the amp may be pushing it for the single 125wrms sub.

 

[ymee 10+ year member]

The full 300wrms of the amp may be pushing it for the single 125wrms sub.

yeah I goofed, I should have consulted the JL Audio page first. Guess I will return it for the 600W version tomorrow.

 

[endofdays89 5,000+ posts]

that sounds good. I'm glad you can return it. A jl w3 is best because if you ever want a bit more power you can just get another jl w3 and it will get plenty loud.

Good luck. Set your gains all the way up on the amp if getting a w3

 

[ymee 10+ year member]

thanks everyone! Love how fast one get answers on this forum.

 

[pawn man 10+ year member]

you can turn the gain down not blow the sub.

 

[azbass 5,000+ posts]

Guys
I bought a JL Audio 12W1V2 subwoofer today and per the JL audio page http://mobile.jlaudio.com/products_subs.php?series_id=16 the optimum power for this is in the 125W range.

I will be connecting this to an Alpine PDX-5 amp which is quoted at 300W RMS output for the sub. Am I going to blow this speaker if I connect it to the Alpine? Should I upgrade to the 600W version of the JL audio woofer?

no that will be a good match actually.

 

[blazinb2000 10+ year member]

that sounds good. I'm glad you can return it. A jl w3 is best because if you ever want a bit more power you can just get another jl w3 and it will get plenty loud.
Good luck. Set your gains all the way up on the amp if getting a w3

Do not sent your gains all the way up. The gain is not a volume knob.

 

[blazinb2000 10+ year member]

you will be fine if you set the gain correctly or just get 2 of the subs you have ..
ps. dont listen to endofdays ---EVER

x2

 

[gladiator_jai 10+ year member]

no, you should get a jl w3 to match your amp

that sounds good. I'm glad you can return it. A jl w3 is best because if you ever want a bit more power you can just get another jl w3 and it will get plenty loud.
Good luck. Set your gains all the way up on the amp if getting a w3

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[ymee 10+ year member]

now I'm thoroughly confused...

 

[gladiator_jai 10+ year member]

Bro, you will not blow your sub if you set the gains properly.

 

[ymee 10+ year member]

hmm,

but would a 12W3 which is rated at 300W optimal be a better match to my amp?