best amp for a jl 12w3
02-18-04, 11:01 PM
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best amp for a jl 12w3
im looking to get a nicer amp with an internal crossover for my jl 12w3. what would be an optimial power output for an amp? the sub handles 300w continous i think. would the jl 250/1 amp be a good choice?
02-18-04, 11:30 PM
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http://www.jlaudio.com/subwoofers/pdfs/12W3v2_MAN.pdf
jl says at a minumum you need 75 watts rms,150 watts rms is optimum, and 300w rms is the maximum for that sub. because this is a dvc sub make sure you can run at 4 ohms so you dont overdrive tha amp
the 250/1 puts out 250 W RMS @ 1.5 ohm-4 ohm (11V-14.5V)
i was gonna go 10w3 with a 250/1 for my setup
i hope this helps
bill
jl says at a minumum you need 75 watts rms,150 watts rms is optimum, and 300w rms is the maximum for that sub. because this is a dvc sub make sure you can run at 4 ohms so you dont overdrive tha amp
the 250/1 puts out 250 W RMS @ 1.5 ohm-4 ohm (11V-14.5V)
i was gonna go 10w3 with a 250/1 for my setup
i hope this helps
bill
02-19-04, 02:13 PM
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I would get the JL 250/1 or if you're going to upgrade the rest of the speakers also the 500/5 is a great unit as well. You won't be dissapointed with the 250/1 though. I've heard many setups such as your suggesting and they are very nice. Currently I run two 12w3's off of the 500/2 in my daily driver and that is also a sweet combination.
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02-21-04, 04:32 PM
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the 12w3--can take alot more than 300rms.
And you want more power on those subs.The 250 want be enuff if you really want that sub to pump.
I have 3 jl audio12w3v2,with a hifonics xi zues pushing about 1200rms to them.
All jl subs are under rated.I love there subs but there amps are a not for me-If you drop the ohms on there amps they dont gain any power.
And you want more power on those subs.The 250 want be enuff if you really want that sub to pump.
I have 3 jl audio12w3v2,with a hifonics xi zues pushing about 1200rms to them.
All jl subs are under rated.I love there subs but there amps are a not for me-If you drop the ohms on there amps they dont gain any power.
02-21-04, 08:35 PM
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Go with a crossfire amp. You could push 400-450 and it would be about optimum. JL seriously understates the rms handling power. I ran a crossfire VR302 (300/2) for my 2 JL 12w0's and it wasn't near enough (it was recommended from the dealer I purchased the set at, and then after I complained they said it could handle alot more, bastards).
