WTB comparable to JL 500/1

[Scroder2 10+ year member]

Got most of my system--just need the sub and amp and its done. I have a pioneer 880prs hu, rainbow 265's in the front and 6 1/2 coaxial rear powered by JL 300/4. I was going to buy a 500/1 to power 1 10 or 12 inch sub in my 2004 Civic coupe. I now see I might be getting a better deal buying another brand. What is comparable to the JL that might be a better deal? Also can I get a decent sub in the $200-250 range powered by recommended amp? Thanks,

Dave

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[GrnEydDvl 10+ year member]

You are correct that the JL slash amp are not the best bang for the buck. You can get just as many watts and spend less money buying another brand.

I don't have an amp recommendation for you but Soundsplinter 12" RL-p's get a lot of love around here and are $250 plus shipping.

http://www.soundsplinter.com/rlp12_premium_series_12_inch_DIY_subwoofer_information.html

 

[Scroder2 10+ year member]

Any other comparable amps? I was looking at the JBL BPX500.1 (which I like) and was wondering what was comparable from orion, diamond, hifonics, zapco, soundstream etc.

Dave

 

[johnson 10+ year member]

If you care about matching amps you could sell the 300/4 and get a Memphis MC3004 and MC500D. I personally like the ooks of the older memphis amps. The 3004 (75x4) goes for under $300 and you can find the 500D (500x1@2) for around $200.

 

[nauc 10+ year member]

http://ikesound.com/product-product_id/3379

and a dual 2 ohm 12" rlp

 

[6spdcoupe 5,000+ posts]

theres few Memphis amps from a reputable guy here..

http://www.caraudio.com/forum/showthread.php?t=179917

 

[pik 10+ year member]

thanks don,

Dave I sent yo a PM

 

[Type699 10+ year member]

I was looking at the JL 500/1, mainly because I have a single 12, with a 4 ohm SVC. So I need something that does decent power into 4 ohms.

The only ones I found were the JL and the Phoenix Gold Xenons.

The JL is like $600. I found a used PG x600.1 on a message board for $150. Seemed like an easy decision. The PG is 600+ watts into any load.

They are on eBay pretty regularly for $200 or so. Or you can get the x400.1 (400w into any load) for $130 shipped on eBay.

 

[bri487 5,000+ posts]

I was looking at the JL 500/1, mainly because I have a single 12, with a 4 ohm SVC. So I need something that does decent power into 4 ohms.
The only ones I found were the JL and the Phoenix Gold Xenons.

The JL is like $600. I found a used PG x600.1 on a message board for $150. Seemed like an easy decision. The PG is 600+ watts into any load.

They are on eBay pretty regularly for $200 or so. Or you can get the x400.1 (400w into any load) for $130 shipped on eBay.

here we go again. over an extended period of time the 500/1 will put out more power at 4 ohms than two. it is a good choice if you are going to stay at 4 ohms. get into 2 ohms or lower and they create more power mometarely until they heat up which is fairly soon then they back off on power.

 

[Scroder2 10+ year member]

I bought the memphis from PIK now I need a single 12 in the $200 range!!

Dave

 

[johnson 10+ year member]

I bought the memphis from PIK now I need a single 12 in the $200 range!!
Dave

arsenal for $180 plus shipping