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Old Jan 27, 2003 | 08:09 PM
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Basic Amp Question

How many amps should I have running with 2 10" JL subs? Thanks fellas. Lata
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Old Jan 27, 2003 | 08:26 PM
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That is not enough info. What series subs are you using? Than I can help you.
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Old Jan 27, 2003 | 08:43 PM
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If you have 2 10" JL w6 (i think) then if your running a 500/1 JL Audio amp you should be fine but Acurajl knows alot more then me. He'll give you better info.
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Old Jan 27, 2003 | 10:35 PM
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depending on the size of the sub, the enclosure as well as what the "rms" rating is on the subs you should base your answer.

you want to go for an amp that can at least deliver how much power the sub would operate at rms. that will allow your sub to basically operate at peak performance without sacrificing distortion. if you put too much power in you may blow the sub and cause distoration, put too little power and you won't hear too much and when you turn it up it'll distort. so if you shoot for the rms rating of the sub, you'll definetly have a good system.
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Old Jan 28, 2003 | 11:06 AM
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bump...what kind of series subs?
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Old Jan 28, 2003 | 11:14 AM
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JL has a chart on their website documenting how much minimum power and maximum power you should pump into their subs,

notice how they mention rms power just like i mentioned above in my previous post

the chart is at
http://www.jlaudio.com/subwoofers/RP_Chart.html

if the chart is hard to see, you can download a high res version here:
http://www.jlaudio.com/subwoofers/pd...PowerRange.pdf

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