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Old 04-08-2003, 07:22 PM
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I have two 12" 700watt Kenwood w3005 subs in a bandpass box but I am looking for something that will hit even harder and will sound cleaner. I have them hooked up to an American Pro 600watt generic amp. I already have RCAs and 4 gauge wire ran. What kind of setup would you recommend for $600.
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$200...JBL bp600.1
$150...JL 12w3 (x2)

that was my old setup. i had each sub in a 1.25cf sealed space. it was lovely.
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Old 04-08-2003, 07:52 PM
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1 channel amp, how were the subs hooked up? What is the difference between a mono and stereo amp, sorry I am new at this audio stuff.
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Mono amp = single channel
Stereo amp = two channels
Depending on the impedance of the coil(s) on the subs and whether they're single or dual voice coil, you can have a few possible wiring configurations.
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that jbl is a mono amp. but it has 2 inputs. so i just wired each sub to each input. then the amp puts those 2 inputs in parallel.
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Sometimes you gotta love the convenience of parallel input circuits
Old 04-10-2003, 09:51 PM
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Originally posted by WiLL
$200...JBL bp600.1
$150...JL 12w3 (x2)

that was my old setup. i had each sub in a 1.25cf sealed space. it was lovely.
They had two JL 12w3v2 in a box at good guys for $550 is that a rip off?
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I would have to say... yes.
$250 for the box alone?
Must be one hell of a box.




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