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Walter
05-12-2005, 10:33 PM
i just recently purchased a set of jl 12's w0's in a sealed box. which is is best for my application? it will be going in the back of a ford explorer. any help is much apprciated
adero
05-12-2005, 11:37 PM
depends on their ohm configuration. they're ptobably dual 4 ohm, so you could either use a 2 channel amp that does close to their rms power rating at 2 ohms for each channel, or an amp that will power them both at 1 ohm. You can probably over power these a little because i've heard the W0s handle it well, but i wouldn't throw too much power to them.
CXHatchback
05-13-2005, 01:26 AM
I don't know how many a "set" is but I'm assuming two.

I would go with a JL 250/1 amp and you'd be fine. A 500/1 will blow them. I know from experience.
TBSpyder
05-13-2005, 02:06 AM
I don't know how many a "set" is but I'm assuming two.

I would go with a JL 250/1 amp and you'd be fine. A 500/1 will blow them. I know from experience.

BS. I've put a 500/1 on 2 w010's before without any issues. As long as you use the right box and tune the system properly, JL subs are very dependable. But I agree, you'd be fine with a 250/1 if that's all your budget will allow.
93ex
05-13-2005, 03:13 AM
250/1 is almost designed for it
CXHatchback
05-13-2005, 09:53 AM
BS. I've put a 500/1 on 2 w010's before without any issues. As long as you use the right box and tune the system properly, JL subs are very dependable. But I agree, you'd be fine with a 250/1 if that's all your budget will allow.

Eh, I dunno my 2 10W0s were good for a little while but the one ended up blowing out. Remember that's still twice their recommended power handling.
civicus
05-13-2005, 10:25 AM
hey this has nothing to do with this thread but ive been wanting to get a hold of you wgs0023 about a set of racing harts you had a post up for a while ago... Are you still selling them or are they long gone?
Walter
05-13-2005, 07:11 PM
long gone
DANGERANGER
05-13-2005, 09:15 PM
WOs are single voice coil if I remember correctly small power is needed. Its been years snce I sold them. I have a brand new 250wt Kenwwod amp in box $120.00 if interested.

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