Best Amp for JL 13TW5

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Old Jun 8, 2009 | 11:53 AM
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Question Best Amp for JL 13TW5

I am installing 1 JL 13TW5 sub in my 09 Screw. It is a 600W 3 Ohm speaker. I was thinking of the JL 500/1v2 but at 3ohms, I'll be lucky to get 375Watts out of it. I was thinking of a 750W amp and I would be a little over 550 at peak wattage. Any suggestions or input?
 
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Old Jun 8, 2009 | 12:42 PM
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Originally Posted by bambam45249
I am installing 1 JL 13TW5 sub in my 09 Screw. It is a 600W 3 Ohm speaker. I was thinking of the JL 500/1v2 but at 3ohms, I'll be lucky to get 375Watts out of it. I was thinking of a 750W amp and I would be a little over 550 at peak wattage. Any suggestions or input?
I believe that the JL Slash series amps are the same wattage from 1-4ohms. May want to check out the website for accuracy...

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Old Jun 8, 2009 | 02:54 PM
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Yes they self adjust. That amp does 500rms no matter what ohms (from 1.5-4 ohms).

http://mobile.jlaudio.com/products_amps.php?amp_id=439
 
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Old Jun 8, 2009 | 06:21 PM
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that amp has ***** u would be fine 500/1v2... now if u feel real good do the 750/1 hd jl.. either way u wont go wrong,
 
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Old Jun 9, 2009 | 12:07 AM
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Yes, the JL Audio amps (and Alpine PDX amps) use regulated power supplies that produce the same output under various loads. Traditional amps use unregulated power supplies.
 
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Old Jun 22, 2009 | 12:09 AM
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Just installed my TW5 today, powered by an Alpine PDX 1.600. The thing pounds!
 
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Old Jun 22, 2009 | 01:02 AM
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Use the 750/1 HD. I've got the one and it is an awesome amp. The thing is ridiculously small too.
 
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Old Jun 22, 2009 | 01:03 AM
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How much airspace is your sealed box? That will be the determining factor to how much power you can send to that speaker. A super small box and you can use gobs of power....a really big box and it will bottom out with much less power....
 
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Old Jun 22, 2009 | 01:54 PM
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Any pics of the set up with the TW5? im really interested in how this setup looks/ performs
 
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Old Jun 23, 2009 | 07:17 PM
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Using a seat lift?
 
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Old Jun 23, 2009 | 08:43 PM
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Ive got the 13tw5 and run a JL 500/1 amp with it. love the sound...pics in my album.
 
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Old Jul 18, 2009 | 12:40 PM
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I've got 2 13TW5s installed with independent 500/1v2s. Works great for me. I think the HD750 would be a bit much.
 
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