Hey guys, I am in the process of redoing my system, and would like to upgrade my subs from the 12W3V2's that I have now. I want to run 2 JL W6V2's and would like to use a JL amp to push them. I have narrowed it down to 3 choices.
1. Use a 1000/1 monoblock amp from JL
2. Use 2 500/1's, 1 for each sub. They automatically select the correct ohm load inside the amplifier, and are good for 1.5-4 ohms.
3. Use 2 e 1800d's. They will put out 800 watts RMS, but the subs will need to be wired so that the voice coils are in parallel at 2 ohms, which isn't a problem.
If I use the 1000/1, I will get 500 RMS per sub, and not have to worry about having two seperate gains and x overs to deal with. With the 2 500/1's each sub get's it's own amp, and the price is about the same as the 1000/1. I'm leaning more toward the 2 e1800d's because at 2 ohms, each sub will get 800 watts RMS, and W6's like lots of power. I am trying to make this system a mix of sound quality with good SPL numbers, but don't want to go overboard. I would like good, clean power to run these subs, but can't figure out which amp to get. Any input/thoughs/suggestions are welcome. Thanks, Paul Moore
Need help with amp selection......
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