Which Amp for one 10" JL W6 & components?
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So i did some searching and consulting, and so far have decided to go with the following for my system:
-1 10" Zenclosure (love the semi-stock look)
-1 JL 10" W6 or W3.. still not sure if W6 or W3 (Have had JL's before and was happy, in fact my buddy is still running my old 2x10" JL w3s setup that i sold him with great sound and zero problems... its been atleast 6 years now!!!)
-Boston Acoustics components (Recommended by good friend who used to install for Best Buy)
Now all i need is an amp to power the sub and the components...
The Sound Im going for:
I'm going for QUALITY. Im not one of those guys that needs to bang the loudest and rattle everyone at a light... I listen to all kinds of music, from Rap to Alternative to Country, and i want all of these genres to sound great on my system. But dont get me wrong, i still want great, loud bass when im listening to Rap... I had 2x10" JL W3s in my Blazer about 4 years ago and i liked the way that sounded (maybe that gives you a somewhat of an idea of the bass im looking for)
Anyways...
My friend keeps telling me to buy a used PPI amp (pre year 2000).. apparently the PPI amps after 2000 are not as good due to new ownership or something like that... I would rather not buy used though..
Upon searching i came across the Crossfire amps, and now im looking at that.. Would you guys recommend this: http://www.woofersetc.com/index.cfm?...roduct_ID=5783
Thats really all i have so far... PLEASE HELP ME CHOOSE AN AMP!!!!
Thanks so much in advance
P.S. Any other comments or suggestions (regarding my choices) are certainly welcome...
-1 10" Zenclosure (love the semi-stock look)
-1 JL 10" W6 or W3.. still not sure if W6 or W3 (Have had JL's before and was happy, in fact my buddy is still running my old 2x10" JL w3s setup that i sold him with great sound and zero problems... its been atleast 6 years now!!!)
-Boston Acoustics components (Recommended by good friend who used to install for Best Buy)
Now all i need is an amp to power the sub and the components...
The Sound Im going for:
I'm going for QUALITY. Im not one of those guys that needs to bang the loudest and rattle everyone at a light... I listen to all kinds of music, from Rap to Alternative to Country, and i want all of these genres to sound great on my system. But dont get me wrong, i still want great, loud bass when im listening to Rap... I had 2x10" JL W3s in my Blazer about 4 years ago and i liked the way that sounded (maybe that gives you a somewhat of an idea of the bass im looking for)
Anyways...
My friend keeps telling me to buy a used PPI amp (pre year 2000).. apparently the PPI amps after 2000 are not as good due to new ownership or something like that... I would rather not buy used though..
Upon searching i came across the Crossfire amps, and now im looking at that.. Would you guys recommend this: http://www.woofersetc.com/index.cfm?...roduct_ID=5783
Thats really all i have so far... PLEASE HELP ME CHOOSE AN AMP!!!!
Thanks so much in advance
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P.S. Any other comments or suggestions (regarding my choices) are certainly welcome...
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go with the w6.... but if you have money $ go for the w7 you cant get better then a jl audio w7 that is the best sub right now but its a lot of money
now if you need a amp for that
if you want nice sound
jl audio 500/1
if you want ur car shakein
jl audio 1000/1
both amps are really good
now if you need a amp for that
if you want nice sound
jl audio 500/1
if you want ur car shakein
jl audio 1000/1
both amps are really good
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Originally Posted by ricky boy
you cant get better then a jl audio w7 that is the best sub right now but its a lot of money
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Go easy on him fellas.....he's new
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Originally Posted by Get_Zwole
i would go with a different brand other then BA but thats just me.
OP, which Boston set are you looking at?
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Originally Posted by ginobetterfly
My friend keeps telling me to buy a used PPI amp (pre year 2000).. apparently the PPI amps after 2000 are not as good due to new ownership or something like that... I would rather not buy used though..
Upon searching i came across the Crossfire amps, and now im looking at that.. Would you guys recommend this: http://www.woofersetc.com/index.cfm?...roduct_ID=5783
Upon searching i came across the Crossfire amps, and now im looking at that.. Would you guys recommend this: http://www.woofersetc.com/index.cfm?...roduct_ID=5783
As for the crossfire amp, I really like crossfire. Their amps are bulletproof.
More info is needed to make a better choice:
Why are you looking at just 1 amp as opposed to 2?
What component set exactly are you getting?
What sub exactly are you getting?
Where are you mounting the amp?
What headunit/processor are you using?
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Originally Posted by ricky boy
go with the w6.... but if you have money $ go for the w7 you cant get better then a jl audio w7 that is the best sub right now but its a lot of money
now if you need a amp for that
if you want nice sound
jl audio 500/1
if you want ur car shakein
jl audio 1000/1
both amps are really good
now if you need a amp for that
if you want nice sound
jl audio 500/1
if you want ur car shakein
jl audio 1000/1
both amps are really good
Gee i heard the W7 is the best for the money to
better buy one ASAP
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Originally Posted by ricky boy
go with the w6.... but if you have money $ go for the w7 you cant get better then a jl audio w7 that is the best sub right now but its a lot of money
now if you need a amp for that
if you want nice sound
jl audio 500/1
if you want ur car shakein
jl audio 1000/1
both amps are really good
now if you need a amp for that
if you want nice sound
jl audio 500/1
if you want ur car shakein
jl audio 1000/1
both amps are really good
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Originally Posted by StreetOC192
More info is needed to make a better choice:
Why are you looking at just 1 amp as opposed to 2?
What component set exactly are you getting?
What sub exactly are you getting?
Where are you mounting the amp?
What headunit/processor are you using?
2. Not sure exactly, but it will be something from Boston Acoustics, mounted in the doors.. not gonna change out the headrest speakers.
3. I pretty much want one JL Audio 10" W6.
4. I will be mounting the amp either on the Zenclosure or the Zenclosure RACK.
5. I have the Sony XPlod headunit. Its pretty cheap, but i forgot the exact model... ill check later.
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I use a JL 500/1 to power my JL 10w6v2, and it sounds clean. My front components are BA Z6's, bi-amped with a JL 450/4, 150x2 to the mid-bass and 75x2 to the tweets. The rears are Polk SR6500, powered by a JL e2150 (75x2)
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Originally Posted by Get_Zwole
i would go with a different brand other then BA but thats just me. As for amps ill let doug, bing, or 350spl guide you there
good luck.
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Originally Posted by SuperBlack350z
oh crap, i just re read. You need an amp for components AND A SUB. i thought for some reason you said component and rear coaxials.
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Originally Posted by StreetOC192
Components are a very personal item. People like different timbres. For anyone to tell anyone else what that other person should like for sound is kind of short sighted. That said, I can tell you that Boston's comps are NOT for everyone. They do tend to be bright and punchy. Some like it that way......some don't. I like Boston's offereings, Get_Zwole doesn't.
OP, which Boston set are you looking at?
OP, which Boston set are you looking at?
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Originally Posted by Get_Zwole
oh i know. I didnt tell him what he liked or what to buy in anyway. I was just stating my opinion i dont care much for their sound. Thats why i said just my opinion. Still a good speaker though.