i have 1 12JLW3 and i was wondering which amp would be best to power this sub... im inclined towards using a JL sub to keep it all consistent, but am not sure which one would fit best... any suggestions? thanks

 

you can get any amps that put out 300w RMS, then you will be fine.

 

But make sure the amp gives out the power at the right ohm load. I'm not sure if you have the Dual 2, 4 or 6 ohm sub.

Wired in (P)arallel or (S)eries

Dual 2 250-300watts at either 1ohm(p) or 4 ohm(s)

Dual 4 250-300watts at either 2ohm(p) or 8ohm(s)

Dual 6 250-300watts at either 3ohm(p) or 12ohm(s)

That I know of..you wont find specs for an amp at 3ohm or 12ohm. Most amp specs are at 1,2,4 & 8ohms

 

If you can get your hands on a JBL 300.1 mono sub amp, that'll prob. be your "best bang for your buck." Great amp. I saw several on ebay. I'm running the JBL 600.1 for my 2-12's. Amp kicks arse.

 

how bout this???



1600W max power
500W x 1 into 4 ohm, 20Hz - 300Hz, @ 0.2% THD
900W x 1 into 2 ohm, 20Hz - 300Hz, @ 0.6 THD
Class D
Variable 50 - 300Hz 12dB/oct Low Pass Filter
40Hz EQ Boost
RCA and Speaker Level Inputs

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Speaker Impedance -- 2 - 8 ohm mono
Frequency Response -- 5 - 300Hz
Input level range -- 0.3 - 6V (RCA), 1.2 - 12V (High level)
Power Supply Voltage range -- 10.5 - 16V
Current drain (at rated output 2 ohm) -- 90 A

 

JL 250/1 is the right amp for that sub 250 watts rms @ 2 or 4 ohm. or ppi pcx 1250, 250 watts @ 4 ohm and 500 @ 2ohm. also both of those two amps are around $300.

 

jl audio all day....

 

thanks for all the feedback... i think i'll follow meeh416's advice and get a 250/1 amp

 

good choice... i have the 300/4 and the 500/1 and could not be happier....