Got some new subs need help with an amp

[TheMcCumbers]

Hey guys just picked up 2 JL 12W3V2-D4 for $50 WOOT! Seemed like a damn good deal to me. Now I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions as to a good amp to power these. I'm more than likely gonna stick em in a ported box and as far as wiring and what not goes I am open to suggestions.

[s10pimpin209]

least 4 gauge wire. a 1200 watt amp and definitely a nice capacitor.

[TheMcCumbers]

Oh sorry I guess I kinda worded that wrong, I meant wiring for the subs. Paralell, series, Mono off the amp etc. And why in the world would I need a 1200 watt amp, the RMS for these subs is only 300 watts.

[iroc2nv]

Use a JL amp

[s10pimpin209]

depends on the amp you get, but usually bridged is the best. 300 is the rms not he peak for the driver. 1200watts divided by 2= 600 peak for the amp and divided by 2 drivers = 300 watts for each.

[94projectcustom]

800a2 800a2 800a2 i can say it all day a rockford phosgate 800a2 perferably punch series but both good...best amp probably ever made!!! then just wire them + to + - to - each channel to each sub.no need to bridge

[bman194]

alpine makes a nice 600 watt amp, mrp-650 i believe, i used to have it with a couple type s's, worked great, and you measure subs based on rms not peak btw

[94projectcustom]

it only takes 100watts to move a sub. most subs are underrated

[mads10flex]

Id say if you have the cash go with the 500/1 slash series amp from JL my buddy had his 500/1 on his 2 w3 12s and it was the cleanest sounding setup ive heard...

[TheMcCumbers]

Well I did a lil looking around and I was thinking about this Hifonics amp... What do you guys think about it?
http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_...+-BXi610-.html

[94projectcustom]

if you can make them subs 1 ohm then go for it bro!

[TheMcCumbers]

Well I can wire em down to 1 ohm no problem, I was just wondering if this was a good amp. I've heard Hifonics subs before but never seen or heard anything about their amps. One more question... If I wire these TWO subs down to 1 ohm and then wire them into the 600w X 1 channel on the amp, that means that each sub will get 300w each right?

[mads10flex]

correct if it has two inputs that just makes it easier for slower ppl to wire in without blowing stuff and the amp will bridge them internaly.

[94projectcustom]

hifonic amps are good yes.but if i were you if you wanted to get on the amp and brigde the two subs so the amp turns into a 1200. 600w a peice to the sub

[delinquent266]

Quote: Originally Posted by 94projectcustom

hifonic amps are good yes.but if i were you if you wanted to get on the amp and brigde the two subs so the amp turns into a 1200. 600w a peice to the sub

bridging that amp will not turn it into a 1200 watt amp, if that's what you are saying.

that's a nice little amp for those subs if they're only 300rms each. Should match up pretty well. just wire em in parallel and drop it to 1 ohm like you said. Good luck!

[skunk0526]

Quote: Originally Posted by mads10flex

Id say if you have the cash go with the 500/1 slash series amp from JL my buddy had his 500/1 on his 2 w3 12s and it was the cleanest sounding setup ive heard...

Agreed. will also run 500w rms regardless of the ohm load (1.5 to 4) I always liked the signal sensing to eliminate the turn on. Makes life a lot easier. less wires is always better.
It will SLAM your w3's in a vented box.

[old_skool_noma]

mmm w3s ive got a single 10w3 set up for home theater with only 100 watts, i cant turn it up much or the window sounds like it will fall out, the response is flat down to about 20 hz, 5 cubic foot box tuned to 21 hz