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Old Oct 27, 2004
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What Amp to run?

Right now I have 2 JL 10w6.. i kno its not good to run 2 w6's cuz of the ohm load. So right now they are hooked up to an Audiobahn amp (i kno audiobahn sux, stereo shop ripped me off pretty badly) and the subs are wired in parallel (1.5ohms) and the amp is at 2ohms.. i kno thats not safe, so is the jl 500/1 amp a good replacement? Also I have an Alpine 7893 headunit. And if some can, can you explain what exactly ohms are in simple terms. Thanks.
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Ohms is the electrical resistance. The lower the ohm the less resistance the more power flows through the hotter the amp runs. 1.5 isnt bad for a 2ohm stable amp. As long as it isnt shutting off from overheating you should be ok. Just dont turn the gains up on the amp.
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That JL amp is nice though.
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i have 2 JL amps and i love em to death (1000/1 and 300/2)
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ok.. so time to save for the jl 500/1 anyone wanna buy an audiobahn 800w 2ch amp?
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No thanks but rinsincivic, let me if you get tired of that 1000, my 500 needs an upgrade lol
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^^ are u willing to sell the jl 500/1 then?
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Not until I replace it. I would only replace it if I got an amazing deal on a 1000. The 500 is plenty for me, it sounds incredible.
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Not until I replace it. I would only replace it if I got an amazing deal on a 1000. The 500 is plenty for me, it sounds incredible.
I can get you a 1000/1 for my accomodation cost. 70 % off retail. Prolly round $350. Take the 500/1 off your hands. And you are in MA!
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hey J187, i will probably never be tired of that 1000 its plain wicked man only thing i would do is add more if i had room hahahahaha can only fit so much in a 7th gen trunk lol
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