JL Audio Amps

[BoardLiftRun]

Hey everyone!..new here but been roaming the boards for awhile and appreciate all the shared knowledge, now I have a question.

I have a JL Audio e6450 six-channel amp hooked up to a 12" sub, honestly I'm looking for more power as I'm constanty upping the bass power, so I'm looking to get a new JL Audio amp but not sure how to compare so was curious if any of you out there have any experiences to share..I would consider other amp brands but my neighbor has some solid connections and also I heard JL Audio amps were one of the best. Thanks in advance!

[ncx]

Why don't you try bridging two of the channels on the amp for more power before you go changing the amp? Are you running a 2-ohm sub? JL amps are superb. Plus the other 4 channels would be great for running the rest of your system.

[el_duderino]

I would read this thread:

http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum...d.php?t=501411

[el_duderino]

I'd really like to hear what the system comprises and such (box type, woofer, etc) before making any recommendations.

[FeelGoodUnInc]

Originally Posted by BoardLiftRun

Hey everyone!..new here but been roaming the boards for awhile and appreciate all the shared knowledge, now I have a question.

I have a JL Audio e6450 six-channel amp hooked up to a 12" sub, honestly I'm looking for more power as I'm constanty upping the bass power, so I'm looking to get a new JL Audio amp but not sure how to compare so was curious if any of you out there have any experiences to share..I would consider other amp brands but my neighbor has some solid connections and also I heard JL Audio amps were one of the best. Thanks in advance!

well for my setup im thinking of: jl audio 500/1 amp + 2 12" jl audio w3v2 subs...hopefully i can find a shop with good prices to customize the subs in the spare wheel space

[el_duderino]

Good. Fast. Cheap. Pick any two.

[FeelGoodUnInc]

has anyone here customized subs into their spare tire space? just talked with a shop and they said they could only barely squeeze in one of the W3 subs that i have...if only 1 sub i was thinking of getting a JL Audio W6 sub but they said that will not fit

[el_duderino]

Off topic?

[no1buster]

Originally Posted by BoardLiftRun

Hey everyone!..new here but been roaming the boards for awhile and appreciate all the shared knowledge, now I have a question.

I have a JL Audio e6450 six-channel amp hooked up to a 12" sub, honestly I'm looking for more power as I'm constanty upping the bass power, so I'm looking to get a new JL Audio amp but not sure how to compare so was curious if any of you out there have any experiences to share..I would consider other amp brands but my neighbor has some solid connections and also I heard JL Audio amps were one of the best. Thanks in advance!

I found JL audio to be an ok brand for the name droppers. Is your sub a -/2ohm stable driver with a large magnet? Or is it just a 4ohm stable with a medium magnet? What happens when you up the bass power? I.e......lights dim or just a general not happy with the thump?

Dimming lights can be fixed with a couple of capacitors or just running a dual battery. Draw backs to this being the space needed to install the components.

I was always a fan of MTX and Kicker. I would suggest them if your looking for bridged power that can be reliable. I run McIntosh amps now.....a bit on the steep if youre not a big audiophile.

[el_duderino]

Nice name drop.

I would discourage anyone from considering current MTX or Kicker amps.
Good alternatives for amps are DLS, Arc, Elemental/Avionnix, and even Directed Audio. Kicker is NOt what they were, and MTX has issues too.

I would also suggest that magnet size is in and of itself irrelevant. Backplate travel is different.