JL 12's W0's which amp to use?

Walter · 05-12-2005, 11:33 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 · 05-13-2005, 12:37 AM

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, 02:26 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, 03:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CXHatchback

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, 04:13 AM

250/1 is almost designed for it

CXHatchback · 05-13-2005, 10:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TBSpyder

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, 11:25 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, 08:11 PM

long gone

DANGERANGER · 05-13-2005, 10:15 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.

Frank
Enhanced Concepts
727-638-4667

05-12-2005, 11:33 PM	#1 (permalink)
Walter Im as loyal as my options Car: nothing important My TRGarage In a trailer : 3226	JL 12's W0's which amp to use? 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

05-13-2005, 12:37 AM	#2 (permalink)
adero Uber 1337 Car: 1972 volkswagen beetle, 2004 hyundai sonata My TRGarage chicago : 44	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.

05-13-2005, 02:26 AM	#3 (permalink)
CXHatchback Currently Ballin' Car: 2005 Acura TL My TRGarage Orlando : 10	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.

05-13-2005, 04:13 AM	#5 (permalink)
93ex Just Ledoux it! Car: 2000 Ford Ranger My TRGarage Fort Myers : 64697689	250/1 is almost designed for it

05-13-2005, 11:25 AM	#7 (permalink)
civicus TRU RICE Car: 99 ex/ek civic+05 gsx-r 600 My TRGarage spring hill : 42950417	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?

05-13-2005, 08:11 PM	#8 (permalink)
Walter Im as loyal as my options Car: nothing important My TRGarage In a trailer : 3226	long gone

05-13-2005, 10:15 PM	#9 (permalink)
DANGERANGER Shop Bitch Car: 78 Datsun 620 SR20 OLD SCHOOL My TRGarage ENHANCED CONCEPTS : 67174702	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. Frank Enhanced Concepts 727-638-4667