Amp question for a JL W6
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I am running a W6 in the jeep and it really isnt that loud. I have this amp running it.
500w mono amp http://www.sasbazooka.com/productAut...sEL.asp?id=198
This sub is like a $350-400 sub and yeah it sounds good but it isnt hitting as hard as I thought it would. My 2 - 12 bazooka'* (like 80 bucks each) running with that amp is twice maybe 3 times as loud.
Am I under powering it?
The amp is totally maxed out right now.
If so what are your suggestions for running a W6?
Oh the box is custom made with the right specs (supposely) it is also ported.
500w mono amp http://www.sasbazooka.com/productAut...sEL.asp?id=198This sub is like a $350-400 sub and yeah it sounds good but it isnt hitting as hard as I thought it would. My 2 - 12 bazooka'* (like 80 bucks each) running with that amp is twice maybe 3 times as loud.
Am I under powering it?
The amp is totally maxed out right now.
If so what are your suggestions for running a W6?
Oh the box is custom made with the right specs (supposely) it is also ported.
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it shouldn't be hurting you... Make sure it'* setup as 2-ohm, though, which it should be...
Have you checked your headunit? Try plugging it in to one of the other preouts and see what happens. uhh, other than that, it could be a bunch of things. how'* old'* the battery?
Have you checked your headunit? Try plugging it in to one of the other preouts and see what happens. uhh, other than that, it could be a bunch of things. how'* old'* the battery?
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how many watts rms is that amp at what ohm load.? and how many watts is the sub and is it dual 2 ohm or dual 4 ohm sub.? the amp is definetly not strong enough for that sub.. im sure of it but you should also realize that with the 2 bazooka subs you were running before the w6 you were pushing more air space as you had 2 subs pushing air and thus causing alot more vibration.. ( common science ) but i would say get a jl 500/1 or a kicker 1200.1 and blow that sub to the max.. 
and this should be in the audio section.. it will probally be moved soon..
just for future refrence..
and this should be in the audio section.. it will probally be moved soon..
just for future refrence..
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Originally Posted by 88bonnsse
how many watts rms is that amp at what ohm load.? and how many watts is the sub and is it dual 2 ohm or dual 4 ohm sub.? the amp is definetly not strong enough for that sub.. im sure of it but you should also realize that with the 2 bazooka subs you were running before the w6 you were pushing more air space as you had 2 subs pushing air and thus causing alot more vibration.. ( common science ) but i would say get a jl 500/1 or a kicker 1200.1 and blow that sub to the max.. 
and this should be in the audio section.. it will probally be moved soon..
just for future refrence..
and this should be in the audio section.. it will probally be moved soon..
just for future refrence..
Anyways tell you the truth the stuff was installed by a friend of mine he does mostly custom fiberglass setups so he knows what he is doing. OHMs the speaker is 2 because I bought it. But other than that have no freaking clue.
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