keep_hope_alive Premium Member
Acoustics Engineer
Last fall I was lucky enough to be part of the Beta test group for the latest offering from JL Audio - The VXi series of amplifiers.
These amplifiers are compact, offer good SQ, have the latest in tuning software and hardware with fully integrated DSP, and they are networkable so youc an connect up to 5 to a hub and program and control all five. They also offer a BT module for wireless tuning via tablet or even simple adjustments via phone with the Mobile App. The DRC includes two programmable level adjustments and with a press you cycle through presets (up to 10) with an LED to indicate which preset you are on.
The amps are small. Like, really small. So small there is no room for controls, so the amp is controlled digitally. There are 8 models to choose from and are available now (official release was 3/16). I replaced my Alpine PXA-800 processor location with the VX1000/5i. I have ran on a variety of head units and am currently back on the stock non-touchscreen.
Before:
After:
The Audison LRx5.1k isn't being used currently. The VX1000/5i replaced both components, at about $1,500 cheaper.
The DRC is handy, I stashed it here:
Colors indicate presets
The system is fully capable of SQ competition using the stock touchscreen and this one amp. It still runs the Hertz MLK-165 active front and ML3000 sub. The tuning features are also very flexible andit can fix the response of my Honda non-touchscreen head unit - attached images show purple (stock) and yellow/green (adjusted). I achieved this by routing the signal through the preouts then back into the amp. This gives me full control/tuning of the preout channels.
It helps that they are attractive as well. JL already has a ton of information and learning tools on them. They were beta-tested by experts and novices. Even first-timers to run active found it very easy.
These amplifiers are compact, offer good SQ, have the latest in tuning software and hardware with fully integrated DSP, and they are networkable so youc an connect up to 5 to a hub and program and control all five. They also offer a BT module for wireless tuning via tablet or even simple adjustments via phone with the Mobile App. The DRC includes two programmable level adjustments and with a press you cycle through presets (up to 10) with an LED to indicate which preset you are on.
The amps are small. Like, really small. So small there is no room for controls, so the amp is controlled digitally. There are 8 models to choose from and are available now (official release was 3/16). I replaced my Alpine PXA-800 processor location with the VX1000/5i. I have ran on a variety of head units and am currently back on the stock non-touchscreen.
Before:
After:
The Audison LRx5.1k isn't being used currently. The VX1000/5i replaced both components, at about $1,500 cheaper.
The DRC is handy, I stashed it here:
Colors indicate presets
The system is fully capable of SQ competition using the stock touchscreen and this one amp. It still runs the Hertz MLK-165 active front and ML3000 sub. The tuning features are also very flexible andit can fix the response of my Honda non-touchscreen head unit - attached images show purple (stock) and yellow/green (adjusted). I achieved this by routing the signal through the preouts then back into the amp. This gives me full control/tuning of the preout channels.
It helps that they are attractive as well. JL already has a ton of information and learning tools on them. They were beta-tested by experts and novices. Even first-timers to run active found it very easy.
