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JL Audio 250/1
Hey guys,
My friend has a GX and is looking for an amp to power her 12" JL audio W3. It is already wired with 8 Gauge. My question is:
Will a JL audio 250/1 be enough power for the 12" or should we opt for more?
The 8 Gauge power cable that will be running into the amp - They installer told us that we are losing a ton of power unless we switch to 4 gauge and that would be getting the most out of the amp. I know that it is ideal but does it make THAT much of a difference?
Any opinions on some great amps that we should look into?
Thanks for your time and expertise guys,
LL
My friend has a GX and is looking for an amp to power her 12" JL audio W3. It is already wired with 8 Gauge. My question is:
Will a JL audio 250/1 be enough power for the 12" or should we opt for more?
The 8 Gauge power cable that will be running into the amp - They installer told us that we are losing a ton of power unless we switch to 4 gauge and that would be getting the most out of the amp. I know that it is ideal but does it make THAT much of a difference?
Any opinions on some great amps that we should look into?
Thanks for your time and expertise guys,
LL
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I concur, run 4awg cable... better safe than sorry. I have a 500/1 in my Z71 along with a 300/4. They're great amps for the money. A bud of mine tested one here and got something silly like 603 out of a 500/1...
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Hey thanks for the replies guys..
The 8 gauge is really going to make that much of a difference? I know that the sub says that it can handle 250 watts RMS. But I have heard it with a Kicker that was pushing like 300 +. My friend doesn't want to switch out all of the cables if he doesn't have to (if it's not going to make that much of a difference). Any opinions on the amp?
Price IS an issue and would like an amp that is great but if there are others that are comparable for cheaper....then....we will swing for that!
LL
The 8 gauge is really going to make that much of a difference? I know that the sub says that it can handle 250 watts RMS. But I have heard it with a Kicker that was pushing like 300 +. My friend doesn't want to switch out all of the cables if he doesn't have to (if it's not going to make that much of a difference). Any opinions on the amp?
Price IS an issue and would like an amp that is great but if there are others that are comparable for cheaper....then....we will swing for that!
LL
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AWG depends on the distance the power has to travel also don't forget... 4awg cable is common and shouldn't cost anything more than $20 to replace. Better than replacing an entire car due to it melting and catching on fire. I could swap a power cable in maybe 30 min if it's already been ran before and most things are ready to go.
JL makes great amps, I run them. Tons of options to really fine tune the sound if you know what you're doing. Power output stays the same at different ohm loads, 11-15v, fully adjustable X-overs from like 20-500 then you can multiply it by 10x (at least on my 300/4 ya can, haven't changed my settings in a LONG time). Bass boost, Q-factor adjustmenet, infrasonic filter too.
Draws less power than a Class AB amp, more power, and all. Just good solid stuff that works day in and day out. I also have a 300/2 in my old F150, it runs a pair of Polk DXs off and old Pioneer Premier. I have maybe $450 in that whole setup and it plays loud and clean.
Shop smart and you can get deals. I got two of my three JL amps used, my Premier I got from an old neighbor that worked for them (now with the INS), and the Polks I got mail order...
JL makes great amps, I run them. Tons of options to really fine tune the sound if you know what you're doing. Power output stays the same at different ohm loads, 11-15v, fully adjustable X-overs from like 20-500 then you can multiply it by 10x (at least on my 300/4 ya can, haven't changed my settings in a LONG time). Bass boost, Q-factor adjustmenet, infrasonic filter too.
Draws less power than a Class AB amp, more power, and all. Just good solid stuff that works day in and day out. I also have a 300/2 in my old F150, it runs a pair of Polk DXs off and old Pioneer Premier. I have maybe $450 in that whole setup and it plays loud and clean.
Shop smart and you can get deals. I got two of my three JL amps used, my Premier I got from an old neighbor that worked for them (now with the INS), and the Polks I got mail order...
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Originally Posted by LuvLuxury
Hey thanks for the replies guys..
The 8 gauge is really going to make that much of a difference? I know that the sub says that it can handle 250 watts RMS. But I have heard it with a Kicker that was pushing like 300 +. My friend doesn't want to switch out all of the cables if he doesn't have to (if it's not going to make that much of a difference). Any opinions on the amp?
Price IS an issue and would like an amp that is great but if there are others that are comparable for cheaper....then....we will swing for that!
LL
The 8 gauge is really going to make that much of a difference? I know that the sub says that it can handle 250 watts RMS. But I have heard it with a Kicker that was pushing like 300 +. My friend doesn't want to switch out all of the cables if he doesn't have to (if it's not going to make that much of a difference). Any opinions on the amp?
Price IS an issue and would like an amp that is great but if there are others that are comparable for cheaper....then....we will swing for that!
LL
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Thanks for your reply it helped! I think that we will grab a 250/1 off of ebay and hook it up as soon as we get it and just leave the 8-gauge in the car. Thanks for your help.
LL
Thanks for your reply it helped! I think that we will grab a 250/1 off of ebay and hook it up as soon as we get it and just leave the 8-gauge in the car. Thanks for your help.
LL
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Enginear-
Thanks for your reply it helped! I think that we will grab a 250/1 off of ebay and hook it up as soon as we get it and just leave the 8-gauge in the car. Thanks for your help.
LL
Thanks for your reply it helped! I think that we will grab a 250/1 off of ebay and hook it up as soon as we get it and just leave the 8-gauge in the car. Thanks for your help.
LL
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