Help selecting amp for 3 10W6
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Topic: Help selecting amp for 3 10W6
Posted By: cudakyle
Subject: Help selecting amp for 3 10W6
Date Posted: August 26, 2004 at 9:42 PM
Hello. I searched for the information I wanted, but couldn't find what I need to know. I am doing some research for a friend of mine who has 3 JL 10W6's and wants to purchase an amp to drive them. He was thinking of wiring them in parallel, for a 1-ohm load, and wanted me to find an amp suitable for that. However, after reading some posts here, it seems that not only would a 1-ohm mono stable amp be very pricy, but it wouldn't provide the best "working environment" for the amp. So, i'm looking into an amp to drive the subs in a series-wired configuration (4-ohm). As i'm sure you know, a 10W6 is rated at 300W RMS, so it seems that he should need 900W rms @ 4 ohms, correct? What amplifier would you suggest I look at for him? His only requirements are that the amp pushes the subs to their full potential (I think he's looking for SPL), and that he can purchase a matching 4-channel amp for the rest of his system. Thanks!
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Posted By: Alpine Guy
Date Posted: August 26, 2004 at 10:40 PM
the JL 1000/1 is exactly what he needs, it will always put out its rms anywhere between 1.5 ohm and 4 ohm, , it self adjusts, , you know what im sayin?? Like most amps will put out 1000 rms at 2 ohm, and 500 rms at 4 ohm, , , , , , , but this amp puts out 1000 rms at 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3, 3.5, 4, ,aight. So its a super good amp for future changes and plus its one of the best sub amps out there. If i made a mistake anyone, , please correct me. ------------- 2003 Chevy Avalanche,Eclipse CD7000,Morel Elate 5,Adire Extremis,Alpine PDX-4.150, 15" TC-3000, 2 Alpine PDX-1.1000, 470Amp HO Alt.
Posted By: jeffchilcott
Date Posted: August 26, 2004 at 10:50 PM
i wouldn't recomend the jl1000. If he is going for spl and considering competing, I would go with a us amps hc 100 or memphis hc 100 or kicker xs100...older amps but tons of power, look on ebay for them
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Posted By: Paradigm
Date Posted: August 27, 2004 at 10:37 AM
Alpine Guy wrote:
the JL 1000/1 is exactly what he needs, it will always put out its rms anywhere between 1.5 ohm and 4 ohm, , it self adjusts, , you know what im sayin?? Like most amps will put out 1000 rms at 2 ohm, and 500 rms at 4 ohm, , , , , , , but this amp puts out 1000 rms at 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3, 3.5, 4, ,aight. So its a super good amp for future changes and plus its one of the best sub amps out there. If i made a mistake anyone, , please correct me.
I totally agree. I have 3 10W6's (originals, not v2's) and the 1000/1...haven't hooked it all up yet, but I'm working on it. Maybe in a month I can tell you all how it works out.  ------------- VEHICLE: 2002 GMC Sonoma ZR2
Alpine CDA-7940
AudioControl EQT x2
JL Audio 1000/1
JL Audio 10W6 (originals) x3
Kicker ZR120
Kicker ZR460
Polk GXR-6 x4
Polk GXR-4 x2
Posted By: heavilymedicate
Date Posted: August 27, 2004 at 11:57 AM
Why not the JL if he is competing? You have blown my mind with that one.
Posted By: customsuburb
Date Posted: August 27, 2004 at 4:40 PM
The JL is an excellent amp and can compare to any of the others you mentioned.
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Posted By: Alpine Guy
Date Posted: August 27, 2004 at 10:34 PM
The only downside is the price tag, , if i could afford it, , trust me it wouldn't be Alpine Guy, , id be JL Guy in a heart beat, , but hey, ,we can all dream cant we?
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2003 Chevy Avalanche,Eclipse CD7000,Morel Elate 5,Adire Extremis,Alpine PDX-4.150, 15" TC-3000, 2 Alpine PDX-1.1000, 470Amp HO Alt.
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