Questions about JL 1000/1

[Jamesoh79]

Okay. So my old Soundstream 500 2 channel amp is blown. It was bridged to 2 JL12w6. I am purchasing a JL 1000/1 amp tommorow. Can I just switch the amp out and it will work? Or do I have to do something else to make it work?

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[johndoe1234 10+ year member]

I wouldnt go jl but it should work... More info???

 

[Jamesoh79]

Well, I am getting the 1000/1 amp for really cheap. So I can't pass on the deal. My truck has a fuse box which has fuses for my 4 channel amp and the 2 channel Soundstream which powers my subs. I have a power cell also. It is hooked up to an Eclipse 5 volt cd receiver and a equalizer.

 

[rc10mike 10+ year member]

I wouldnt go jl but it should work... More info???

So why would you reccomend against JL?

 

[gunz4me 10+ year member]

So why would you reccomend against JL?

He is probably a member of the typical ca.com "there is better for less" JL Audio bashing committee.

I generally don't care for a strictly regulated power supply, but that amp does make rated power between 1.5 and 4 ohms. Find me a Class D amp that makes 1,000 watts RMS @ 4 ohms that is "better for less!"

 

[NightDrifter05 10+ year member]

He is probably a member of the typical ca.com "there is better for less" JL Audio bashing committee.
I generally don't care for a strictly regulated power supply, but that amp does make rated power between 1.5 and 4 ohms. Find me a Class D amp that makes 1,000 watts RMS @ 4 ohms that is "better for less!"

That's something I've alway's found pretty funny about some of the guy's on here. They talk about how overpriced JL is and they suggest all these other amp's that only do 1000rms@1ohm and try to compare it to a JL which does it at 1.5-4ohms like you stated. I don't think you will find many amp's for a better price that will do power like the JL does. If only I had the money to put one in my car!

And to the OP as long as you have at least 4 gauge wiring and the amp see's 1.5-4ohms you can do a direct swap. Those W6's are going to be amazing on that amp.

 

[gunz4me 10+ year member]

That's something I've alway's found pretty funny about some of the guy's on here. They talk about how overpriced JL is and they suggest all these other amp's that only do 1000rms@1ohm and try to compare it to a JL which does it at 1.5-4ohms like you stated. I don't think you will find many amp's for a better price that will do power like the JL does. If only I had the money to put one in my car!
And to the OP as long as you have at least 4 gauge wiring and the amp see's 1.5-4ohms you can do a direct swap. Those W6's are going to be amazing on that amp.

Sometimes I like to bash back by saying they bash JL Audio because can't afford it OR mommy and daddy only give them enough money to purchase prior year closeout Hifonics BXi series amplifiers:laugh:

Regardless, I am always amazed at these kids who say there is better for less, yet they spend over a grand on their subwoofers alone. Then they look for the cheapest $250 to $300 amplifier to throw on their $1,000 subwoofers

 

[Shinju 10+ year member]

I liked my 500/1 Best 500w amplifier I have owned. And it wasnt too spendy.

that 1000/1 will do you just fine OP. If you can get it cheap and it works then do it.

 

[Enellz 10+ year member]

Dont buy JL, there are better. Im po so I cant afford it, my mommy buys me Pyramid.

Get the JL, their solid amps.

 

[cam5860 10+ year member]

Jl Audio Is Not Worth Retail Price Even Though They Make **** Good Products. But They Are Worth Half Price And Can Be Had On Many Internet Sites. Jl Audio Amps Are One Of The Best Sounding Amps On The Market Period. I Don't Regret Paying 224.00 Dollars For My 250.1 Not For One Second. It's Better Than My Kicker Amp Ever Though About Being.

 

[SQChevy 10+ year member]

Ok so spending 224 for 250 watts is ok but multiply by 4 for 1000 watts and the price...896 almost the same. You will love the sound. My 1000/1 was great when I was running 4 10W6AE's. You don't have to drop the amp to low ohm rating and increase the heat which will cause components to fail faster. Yes it may cost more but at least they put some work into the product to help it last longer.

 

[DJeff1420 10+ year member]

i just recently upgraded to a 13w6 and 500/1 amp.... i think that was the best decision ive ever made...yeah its a little expensive but **** it, its welll worth it, jl just sounds amazing..go with the 1000/1 all the way

 

[gunz4me 10+ year member]

I am still waiting for someone to find me a Class D amp that produces 1,000 watts RMS @ 4 ohms with the same (or better) distortion rating that is both better and cheaper than a JL Audio 1000/1!

 

[macq32 10+ year member]

He is probably a member of the typical ca.com "there is better for less" JL Audio bashing committee.
I generally don't care for a strictly regulated power supply, but that amp does make rated power between 1.5 and 4 ohms. Find me a Class D amp that makes 1,000 watts RMS @ 4 ohms that is "better for less!"

word, i got my pdx1000 for $280, im running my si magv3 @4ohms. If that isnt a good buy I don't know what is