i have 2 JL Audio 12" w0 @ 8 ohms and i was wondering what kind of amp i should get to power them. i was running a crossfire 4x100 but it broke so im in the market for a new amp. ideas?

 

the JBL BP1200.1 is a nice amp and it is only like $270.

Brian

 

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the JBL 1200.1 will kill those subs they are only rated @ 125 RMS each, since the JBL powervavle amps are mono they only have one hook up wheich mean that you'll probably run in parallell, so if you got the JBL600.1 that would be the perfect amp
it puts out:
300x1 @ 4ohms and **This is where you would be if you wired in parralell giving them 150 each which they can handle**
600x1 @ 2ohms

 

Those JL's only take 125 rms? That is pretty crazy, cause dont the hit like a *****? I might have to change my thinking over to JL.

Brian

 

The W0's are really low powered, effecient woofers. You need an amp that will do most power at a 4 ohm mono load.
Something in the 125-130x2 area......I can get a Kicker IX1302 for about $175 shipped to you if interested.
Stereo, 130x2 and bridged is 400 watts into a 4 ohm load.Has a built in crossover and EQ as well.

 

yeah those 12s will shake the paint off my car of the right song is on. that amp sounds interesting, im going to see what kinds of prices i can find at the local car stereo shops, but i will keep that one in mind, thanks.

 

I've got 2-JL 10W-0's rated also rated at 125 rms. I'm feeding them 200 watts rms without any problems. I'm running a PPI Powerclass 50x4 that I picked up on Ebay for about $250. You'd probably be better off running a 2-channel amp though because of your 8 ohm voice coils.

 

two channel amp wouldn't play a role, just need an amp that does most power into a 4 ohm mono load......

 

I have sony xplod subs, the ones made in 2000. They are rated for 140 watts rms, I am feeing them 500Rms x 1 @ 2Ohm With NO problems. I just have my gain down all the way. And no, this isnt a cheap amp, Its a Concept cc-1002 that was $800 Canadian when I bought it new.