Amp for a pair of 12W3s?

[Dirtsquirt]

I just picked up a pair of 12W3 V2s from CarToys today for a killer price, about $150 for the pair :) Subs are 6 Ohm :? but I think I can live with that

Now I need a good amplifier to push them, any suggestions? I have my eye on the JL 500/1 and if I can find one for a decent price I will probably pick it up.

Also, is there anybody on this site that can build or offer me build specs for a behind the rear seat box? Trunk space isn't at too much of a premium.

Thanks

-Dan

[Jordan]

I would definately go with a JL 500/1 or 1000/1.

2 12W3v2's are going to be way too much bass IMO.

[DSchultz325e]

If he already bought them he probably knows how loud they will be.

Use this:

http://www.jlaudio.com/subwoofers/pdfs/12W3v2_MAN.pdf

[colt325e]

6 OHM, HAH.

[DSchultz325e]

Uhm...weren't the original W6 woofers also 6 ohm? What does it matter, anyway? If he gets a JL amp it will be a moot point.

[KenC]

Soundstream Reference 1000 - nuff said.

[DSchultz325e]

Haha that's going to be ridiculously loud.

[Jordan]

Since both subs are DVC you can run them as a combined 1.5Ω load. The JL amps will be fine with that.

[Dirtsquirt]

Loud is good and yes, I knew full well the potential of these subs before I bought them.

I like my music loud...and booming 8)

[KenC]

How much are those JL amps?

[Dirtsquirt]

500/1 is about $500 retail and the 1000/1 is about $800 retail :(

[KenC]

500/1 is about $500 retail and the 1000/1 is about $800 retail :(

Get a Soundstream Reference 1000 or a Phoenix Gold M100. They're less than the JL amps. They'll both fucking rock the shit out of those subs.

[Jordan]

are either of those amps going to be happy driving a 1.5Ω load all day?

[DSchultz325e]

They are 1.5 ohm stable?

Edit: I hate you, Jordan :evil:

[bkelsey86]

Edit: I hate you, Jordan

HoHoHo.....thats what they all say