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Old Dec 21, 2004 | 08:26 AM
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I was going with 3 10" JL but now I am just going to run 2 10" so would a JL 1000/1 amp be to much for 2 subs? or should I just go with a 500/1?
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Old Dec 21, 2004 | 08:29 AM
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I have a 1000/1 powering 2 10w7's and almost feel like it's not enough. I think you would be way underpowered with only a 500/1
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Old Dec 21, 2004 | 08:49 AM
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thanks
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Old Dec 21, 2004 | 08:56 AM
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it all depends...two 10w3v2 should be perfect with 500/1.
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Old Dec 21, 2004 | 09:05 AM
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Originally posted by zukbang
it all depends...two 10w3v2 should be perfect with 500/1.
going with the 10w6v2 not the 3v2
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Old Dec 21, 2004 | 09:09 AM
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Check out the manual for the subs on JLs website. It shows the recommended power range for the subs.
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Old Dec 21, 2004 | 09:59 AM
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if your going putting those w6 in a ported box then a 1000/1 is perfect (needs less power to be at full potential) but if in a sealed then they will need just a tad bit more power like 1200w.
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Old Dec 21, 2004 | 10:03 AM
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you want to be in the yellow spectrum on the jl audio charts
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Old Dec 21, 2004 | 12:43 PM
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Originally posted by quangquoclu
if your going putting those w6 in a ported box then a 1000/1 is perfect (needs less power to be at full potential) but if in a sealed then they will need just a tad bit more power like 1200w.
going in a nazar box
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Old Dec 21, 2004 | 12:58 PM
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Remember you can always dial down the gain.

Overkill is better, because you can't turn the amp up past the limits.
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are you having nazar do the install?
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Old Dec 21, 2004 | 02:18 PM
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I wish
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Old Dec 21, 2004 | 02:19 PM
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Originally posted by gundam02
Remember you can always dial down the gain.

Overkill is better, because you can't turn the amp up past the limits.
good point
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