Whats the best amp to power 2 12" W3s (D-6)...I'm trying to decide what the best amp is. I was thinking a 1200W of some kind but not sure...Could use some help or advice...Thanks!

 

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Thanks...didn't know there was one

 

Manuel, I would find out what is the RMS on the subs. Remember they are DVC (Dual Voice Coils) So if they are RMS at 600, they are actual 1,200 watts. Man, you are trying to go deaf aren't ya. Oh I know what it is? Since you know what I am runnin, you wanna beat huh? J/K :o

 

Haha I got much love for you jay...i dont wanna mess with what you got going on...but when you get hooked up with some W3's (thanks chip!!!) then you gotta through that sh** in your ride...know what i mean?

 

DUH . Maybe if you actually explored more of the site you would have known that there is a set category/forum for audio... GOOD ONE

HAHAha just messing with you Manny

 

Man Bernie you really bustin my ***** for someone who doesn't go on the forums much! haha

 

Your SUBs are a discontinued model. But you can never go wrong with JLs especially when brand spanking new. Here is a link http://www.jlaudio.com/subwoofers/pdfs/12W3_MAN.pdf. Do some research check it out. Check some forums. But my opinion is, you never want to over power your subs with a high powered amp. Even though JLs can take the beating but not for life. I think you should check out some amps by HiFonics or Orion. Those should be suitible. Especially since they since those subs are in your price range. What? did i hear EBAY?

 

EBAY!!!! GO EBAY!!! hahaha

 

HAHAHAHA are you kidding me? not going to the forums alot? i go on the forums WAAY too much. I may not post a lot. But that does not mean i dont come go on....

 

Well I hope Dr. Phil can help me decide what kind of amp I should get to power my new subs...how bout we get back to the real issue at hand here...i dont think anyone here is having emotional problems so no need for Phil

 

Well, let's see where do I begin . . . You may consider your friend "hooking" you up with just problems. Those are Dual 6ohm Coiled subs. Unless you find an amp that will run 1.5 ohms stable, or sacrifice lots of power runing those things at 6ohms you better get the dual 4's or dual 2's ohm. Another solution to properly running the subs would be getting a third jl sub at 6ohm, which will allow you to run 4ohms or 1ohms. If not then you will be running dirty power that will be variable and not at all what the amps were intended to do. This is a gernalization. say you keep the two subs as is. This is not exact math or anything that may apply universally, but you have a 1000watt amp at 4 ohms. you run those subs at 6ohms. The actual power you will recieve would be approx 660 wats, not 1000, since the ohm ratting is higher. 6ohm's is more for 3 subs applications, that's all I'm trying to let you know about. Good luck! Try www.zapco.com , www.lunaramplifiers.com , www.usamps.com , http://www.cbrstereo.com/index.asp?P...OD&ProdID=1012 For amps.

 

JL Audio 500/1

 

how bout a directed d2400 plenty of power, good price, and it's stable. but like fixtion said your best bet is to get a 3rd sub so it will bring the load down to 1ohm.

 

get another w3 and get an ED Nine.1 www.edesignaudio.com great amps warranteed. $350 for 1200 watts at 13.5 volts, which means at minimum 1200 watts. Great look, great amps.

hifonics 1500d or 1000d are both good also, i own the 1500 and like it. it is a budget amp, however.

even if you don't get a third w3 then the nine.1 is still a solid amp with a three year warantee. and sexy too

 

Memphis makes great amps and priced very well. 3 year warranty on thier stuff too.

 

Thanks for all the help...now i just gotta find one with the right price

 

Well it looks like either the Hifonics 1000w or 500/1 JL...would the Hifonics be a good one to split 2 subs on? The JL would be nice but are kinda expensive...still looking for a cheap one