Whats the difference between JL Slash and A/E Series Amps?

[jmass03 10+ year member]

I'm trying to compare JL's 1000.1 Slash Series amp to their discontinnued A1800 Mono D, 1000 watt amp. The only difference I see so far is the 1000.1 Slash is capable of producing 1000 watts at 1, 2 or 3 ohms, while the A1800 is only capable of producing 1000watts at 2 ohms.

However, 1 A1800 would be fine to power 1 JL12W7. Is this correct?

Would you ever mix and match amplifier to subwoofer?

Like running (2) JL12W7's and a Kicker ZX1500.1 - which is 1500 watts at 2 ohms?

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[Side Show 10+ year member]

yes, you can have a different brand sub to the amp, most people do that

 

[rc10mike 10+ year member]

Correct, the Slash series can produce rated power @ 1.5-4ohms. Since running 2 12w7s would give you a 1.5ohm load, the A1800 and Kicker *may* not like that too much.

 

[jmass03 10+ year member]

So, two A1800's wouldnt work for 2 W7's?

 

[rc10mike 10+ year member]

It would work pretty good.

 

[XxSuperAdamxX 10+ year member]

Slash cost more. not sure if the A Series is R.I.P.

 

[jmass03 10+ year member]

Yes, the A series Amps have been discontinued...but you can still find them on Ebay.

 

[helotaxi 5,000+ posts]

The Slash series have a better power supply, better processing and a host of other differences.

Also if you run an impedance plot of the W7s you'll find that their min impedance is over 4 ohms in an enclosure. A pair *should* be fine on a 2 ohm stable amp.

 

[andytb 10+ year member]

if you are set on wasting your money on jl subs just go all the way and buy JL everything

 

[Scott15 10+ year member]

if you are set on wasting your money on jl subs just go all the way and buy JL everything

i completely disagree, there is no reason to match subwoofer/amplifier brands unless you're doing an install in which that would be beneficial (showcar) especially at the JL Slash series pricetag! //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/eek.gif.771b7a90cf45cabdc554ff1121c21c4a.gif

aside from that you'll save a lot of money buying individually.

and YES OP, you can mix amp/sub brands no problem.

 

[Prowler573 5,000+ posts]

i completely disagree, there is no reason to match subwoofer/amplifier brands unless you're doing an install in which that would be beneficial (showcar) especially at the JL Slash series pricetag! //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/eek.gif.771b7a90cf45cabdc554ff1121c21c4a.gif

What about personal preference / brand loyalty?

What about buying used equipment where exorbitant retail pricing becomes a complete non-issue? I mean - take my own gear for example. Diamond Audio certainly isn't known for having any retail pricepoints that would inspire the dropping of the bottom jaw, the bugging of both eyes, and the exclamation of something akin to "OMFG!! Whatta DEAL!"

But since the gear I bought was taken very good care of (thanks excelerater //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/thumbsup.gif.3287b36ca96645a13a43aff531f37f02.gif) for

aside from that you'll save a lot of money buying individually.
and YES OP, you can mix amp/sub brands no problem.

Absolutely correct. All you need to match up is available power @ whatever resistance is that power is needed for the sub(s) you intend to run ~ not brand names...