Subs for JL 500/1

[DAffiliated 10+ year member]

I'm about to buy a JL 500/1 amp and I wanted to know what would be some good subs for this amp. I've heard all kinds of reviews about how you need to have good subs for this amp.........anybody have any suggestions. The head unit I'm going to purchase is one of the new 2006 models from bestbuy.

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[yacob.naif 10+ year member]

Hmm, i think i'd pick the sub i wanted and THEN decide on an amp. Maybe i'm just old fashioned.

 

[DAffiliated 10+ year member]

I was looking at some Alpine type R's........I went to an install shop and he recommended either the JL 10 w3's or Kicker CRV's with 8 guage wiring. Would it be more cost effective to just go with the e1400d?

 

[Colin+M 10+ year member]

1 12W6v2 works well for me

 

[crazy4ozs]

i have a single 12" type r on a 500/1 adn it bumps just fine

 

[FAM4LIFE 10+ year member]

Re Se 15

Dd 2515

Jl 13w6

 

[DAffiliated 10+ year member]

Re Se 15Dd 2515

Jl 13w6

What brands are those, I know one is JL, what is DD 2515 and what is Re Se 15? And do I only need on sub?

 

[FAM4LIFE 10+ year member]

http://www.ddaudio.com - Digital Designs

http://www.reaudio.com - Resonant Engineering

Both companies have good products.

 

[FoxPro5 5,000+ posts]

How many subs are you going to run? The great thing about the 500/1 is that you dont have to worry about matching impedence...just plug and play.... and you will always get 500 watts out of it...at least.

 

[DAffiliated 10+ year member]

I wanna run two subs...........I got a price for $690 for two 10w3's and $460 for two Kicker Comp CVRs. I want something that going to hit nice, clean, and crisp. Not necessarily too loud.

 

[MisterGrubbs 5,000+ posts]

I wanna run two subs...........I got a price for $690 for two 10w3's and $460 for two Kicker Comp CVRs. I want something that going to hit nice, clean, and crisp. Not necessarily too loud.

Wow

Two 10w3v2 from my local shop with a box built wouldnt cost me but around 500-550, you oughta talk to them more about that.

As for the Kicker Comp CVR's, you can get them BRAND NEW online forl ike 70 dollars per sub. IF you want warranty, I think they're around 150/sub from an authorized dealer who will provide warranties with it.

Consider going somewhere other than a highly overpriced shop or best buy.

Personally I'd say go with two 12w3's in a nice box or two 12" Kicker CVR's

Either setup will get loud, CVR's will probably get louder but wont have as much quality(in general) as the JL will.

A single 12w6v2 would also sound great.

 

[DAffiliated 10+ year member]

Yea, the JL's are out of the question and the CRV's well maybe.........and I'm only getting my head unit from best buy because they are the only place I can find the new 2006 Alpine Units......I wouldn't dare by a sub from best buy, their prices are inflated.........about $75-125 dollars.....any other suggestions about the setup?

Amp I'm getting it for $300-400

Head Unit for $189

Subs ????????

Amp Kit 99.99

Box 99.99

How does that sound?

 

[radavis2004 10+ year member]

how much you looking to spend? i got a pair of the 12w3v2's, i'm looking to upgrade so if you are interested let me know

 

[DAffiliated 10+ year member]

In between 180-320

 

[fox_forma 10+ year member]

i have two ARC audio KAR 12d4's i need to get rid of so i can go back to tens. My truck just isnt big enough for the 12's really. There barely used since i dont have the room for them to fit the way i want in my truck