For now i'am running the stock CD head unit with an Audio Control Three.1 EQ, a crossfire 35/4 to some old soundstream mids and tweets in the front and the stock speakers in the rear. The bass consists of one JL10W6 in a Supercrew box from subbox.net. I'am looking at the following amps to run mono into 3 ohms, any advice? thanks

JL500/1-$375.OO
JL250/1-$279.00

Audiobahn A1300HCX-$385.00
Audiobahn A3201X-$

Crossfire BMF600D-$312.00
BMF200.2-$381.00
TEK400.1-$215.00
TEK150.1-$290.00

HIFONICS Z600EL-$308.00
Class D 500- $312.00
X1-THOR- $292.00

Fosgate BD500.1-$365.00

 

IMHO I would go with the JL250/1. Most features and best build and sound quality. The JL also takes into account the actual load of the sub at any given point in time. A circuit called RIPS. It will deliver its rated power at any load between 1.5 to 4ohms.

 

im a fan of crossfire, dont like the JL amps that much at all, fosgate is awesome but no subsonic filter, same with the mtx

 

I like crossfire too. A subsonic filter is not needed with a sealed box. It MAY help, but I doubt it. A subsonic filter is useful with a ported box when playing freq below the boxes tuning freq. (SPL designed systems)

The JL amp has a better sound quality IMO than the crossfire. the crossfire will deliver more power, but I don't think it would be warranted in this case.

 

Where did you find the jl 500/1 amp for 375 the cheapest i have found it is $499

 

carstereotime.com free shipping and they will
beat anyones price by 5%

 

This site kicks @$$ but is it for real have you had to deal with them yet or are your experiences just visiting there site? *hopes you have dealt with them* later

 

I just ordered yesterday and the JL500/1
will ship Thursday( new shipment). I will let you know.

 

When you get your amp can you also inform me on if you get a factory warranty and what your personal opinion of the way you were dealt with like the speed of delivery and so on. thanks

 

Ascii, Carstereotime shipped the Amp on wednesday and i received it today(thurs). The Amp is brand new. I read the owners manual for the warranty. The manual said all returns must be accompanied by the original sales receipt. If you don't have your receipt JL Audio will check the actual production date of the item to determine the start time of the warranty. carstereotime provided me great service and i would recommend them for their prices.

 

If you want clean tight bass go for a traditional class A/B design such as the Hifonics. Class D is more efficient but not as clean and usually offers lower damping specs (that's what keeps the cone from flapping while returning from extension).

I'm actually doing some history research on Stephen Mantz who has done a lot of amplifier designs for other manufacturers such as Autotek, Rodek, Hifonics, Lanzar, Planet Audio, Hollywood Sound, Crunch and more at: http://members.shaw.ca/pferlow/rodek.htm

As far as I know JL doesn't build anything themselves, even their subs, it's all made by someone else to JL's specs. I like their new W7 subs but their pricing can kiss my a--.

$249 for the Hifonics Z600 here: http://www.sound-creations.com/item.vep?sku=Z600

I bought my Audiobahn Alum12 sub from them a couple years ago. Good service. But check they have it in-stock before handing over your credit card info!

It appears the Z6000 is the new model... same power output and higher price. But still not 3ohm bridged capable... may work but will run hot at high output.

For 3 ohms try the Hifonics XI Samson with around 375wrms into 3ohms bridged (goes down to 2ohms) and the Hifonics XI Thor for around 550wrms into 3ohms.

Unfortunately their website doesn't show damping or detailed specs.