Need an Amp

I need to buy an 500 watts mono block amp. And really like the JL 500/1 amp but that thing cost $599. Just wondering if anyone can get it cheaper, pls let me know where i can it. If not, what other amps I should take into consideration?

<<I'm using the amp for the  10" W7 - which 3 ohm load.

Thanks

go rockford. they are expensive but worth it. dont get me wrong i love JL, i have 3 10's, but i have a rockford power plant, litteraly. if you are looking to power a w-6 i would say your best bet is something like the rockford 500bd or even the punch 400s. here's the specs on the amps i would suggest:

rockford punch 400s  - 2 ch, 400W rms x 1 @ 4 ohms retail $369

rockford power 500bd - mono block 600w rms x 1 @ 2 ohms, rerail $549

or if you want something REALLY powerful,

rockford 1000.1bd - mono block 1000+ w rms @ 2 ohms ( i was looking at this amp awhile ago, and they showed me the birth certificate for it, it was rated it 1167 watts rms.) retails for $849 if you goto www.onlinecarstereo.com , you can find the 400s for $219, the 500bd for $349, or the 1000bd for $499.

now call me stupid. although i respect the jl 500/1, i would MUCH rather get myself an rockford 1100 watt rms amp for less money than the jl

check it out for yourself https://www.onlinecarstereo.com/caraudio/product.asp?sku=12451

sorry i got carried away, hope i helped

Go Cadence, much cleaner, and more bang for your buck! :)

Craig

www.cadencesound.com

ya maybe if you WEREN'T just promiting your product.

wanna talk bang for buck? tell me if you think paying $500 for an amp that rates over 1100 watts, RMS isn't bang for the buck.

I owuld recommand JL 500/1 for JL aubs.  The amps are made for the subs.  But if you dont go rockford they have good amp.  Oh amd PPI makes some great amps

Those prices are cheap on that website but are they reliable? JL will void all warranty if buy it from Internet.

This from JL:

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As a company, we put a tremendous amount of effort into training our authorized dealers to provide you, the end-user, with valuable advice and installation expertise. With automotive speaker systems, the importance of quality system design and installation is paramount. For that reason, we do not believe that Internet retailers can provide the level of service we feel our customers deserve and we do NOT authorize any dealer to sell product via Internet or Mail Order.

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