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Ok, quick backround. I bought an entire system (HU, components, amp, sub, and box) last weekend. However, I plan on returning my 2 10w1v2's and MTX amp , to get this....

2 10w7-3
1 500/1

Now my question is, if I bridge the amp, will I be sending 500w to each woofer since I will be cutting the ohm's to 1.5? Thanks.

 
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I dont think that amp can do 1.5 ohms, BUT if it can (and your charging system can keep up) you will theoretically be delivering twice the power that you would at twice the resistance (3 ohms). BUT you have 2 subs now, so they will, in essence, be seeing the same amount of wattage.

I have heard that 1 500/1 PER W7 is a lot better match power wise.

 
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Wrong.

That amp puts out 500 watts rms across 1.5 to 4 ohms reguardless.

One sub at 3 ohms, output is 500 watts rms, it gets all 500 watts rms.
Two subs in parallel at 1.5 ohms, output is 500 watts rms, each gets 250 watts rms.

FYI, I would probably go w/ one on the 500/1. It will be 100x better than the two w1's ever thought of being.

Also that is a mono amp. Is got one channel, there is no bridging ....

 
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Product Description:

Features:

Differential-Balanced Input Topology: (1 pair of Inputs)
On-board Crossover: fully variable (40Hz - 200Hz), selectable-slope LP (12 or 24 dB per octave)
Preamp Output: 2-channel (independent active filter, parallel with amp filter or full-range)
Bass EQ: parametric with variable boost up to 15dB and Remote Bass Control (optional)
Infrasonic Filter: fully-variable 24dB/octave from 15-60Hz
Signal-Sensing Turn-On: permits operation without remote lead
Dual Mono Speaker output connections: accepts up to 8ga. wire
+12V and Ground connections: accepts up to 4ga. wire
Specifications:

Rated Power: 500W RMS @ 1.5 ohm-4 ohm
(11V-14.5V)
THD at Rated Power: <0.05% @ 4 ohm
S/N Ratio: >95dB below rated power
Frequency Response: 5 Hz-500Hz (+0, -1dB)
Damping Factor: >500 @ 4 ohm per channel/50 Hz
Input Range: switchable from 200mV-2V RMS
to 800mV-8V RMS
Dimensions: 13.4"L x 9.25"W x 2.36"H


Amplifier Specifications:

Number of Channels 1 - Mono
RMS Power (4 ohms) 500 watts x 1 chan.
RMS Power (2 ohms) 500 watts x 1 chan.
RMS Power (1 ohm) (at 1.5 ohms) 500 watts x 1 chan.
Bridged RMS Power Not Bridgeable
Peak Power Output 1000 watts approx.
Min. Impedance Unbridged 1.5 ohms
Min. Impedance Bridged 1.5 ohms
THD @ Rated RMS Power 0.05%
Speaker Level Inputs No
Amp Preamp Outputs Yes - 1 pair
Built-in Crossover HP/LP (40 - 200Hz)
Bass Boost 0 - 15 dB
Signal-to-Noise Ratio 95 dB
Fan Cooled N/A
Fuse Rating 50A
Warranty 1-year SE


I got these specs from a online store. I bolded the print where it says PEAK POWER OUTPUT, which its rated at 1000w. That's why I thought it could send 500w to each sub. I'm not sure I understand but either way it looks like I want to buy another amp regardless. Thanks.

BTW.... I want 2 10w7's. I know one would be more then enough, but I'm like Tim Allen, "MORE POWER!"

 
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You shouldn't really be looking at the peak power output, but rather the RMS.

 
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Yes RMS power is what you look at.

If you want to run two 10w7's. I suggest you get a 1000/1 amp, and run the subs at 1.5ohms. Subs will sound like crap if you don't deliver with proper amount of power. 250rms for a w7's is not nearly enough power.

That's like saying I should run my 10w7 with a JL 250/1. I suggest you do more research before you do all of this. It seems like your not sure what you are talking about.

JL with your system, let us know how it all goes.

 
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Peak power is only for a brief moment not a continous/RMS rating.

 
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That's why I posted the question in the first place. If I'm not mistaken, asking questions is part of research. Now if I had done it first and then asked questions, that would be a different story. I've done plenty of research since I posted the question and this is what I decided.

For the time being I am going to go with 2 12w3's in the HO box, and a 500/1 until I can save money for 2 12w6's and a 1000/1.

 
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may i suggest the w3v2's... ive heard they are much better than the w6's, ill probably get 3 of the 10w3v2's when i get the money.. just a suggestion, but yea, just get a better amp if u plan on running the 2 w7's even though the lil vic may fall apart if you get those, that and you'll be deaf