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Thread: Glasswolf, need amplifier advice! |
    
New member Username: P_i
Post Number: 1
Registered: Aug-04
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| Posted on Wednesday, August 25, 2004 - 07:40 pm: |
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I have some Z6s w/ a JL 300/2. I don't think this is enough power, so I'm considering doing one of the following:
1) buying an addition 300/2 and bridge each amp, or
2) buying a soundstream van gogh 800.2
Also, I fear the JL 500/1 amp will be inadequate to run two 10IDQ V2 4ohm subs I'd like to set run.
should up upgrade to a van gogh 1600.2? |
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New member Username: P_i
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Registered: Aug-04
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| Posted on Wednesday, August 25, 2004 - 07:48 pm: |
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what I'm concerned about with the bass is that with 300 watts per channel (either with an additional 300/2 or a vga800.2) going to each Z6 up front, I need more bass in back to balance the sound.
So I'm open to suggestions on how to fix the bass issue -- I plan on a rear firing configuration, w/ bass venting through the rear deck speaker holes. |
New member Username: P_i
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| Posted on Wednesday, August 25, 2004 - 08:28 pm: |
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Btw glasswolf,
according Soundstream, and this was from Karl Cummings:
"We are NOT owned by DIRECTED audio, we are owned by EPSILON Inc., which happens to be the parent Company of POWER ACOUSTIK, KOLE AUDIO, FARENHEIT and SPL Electronics."
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Gold Member Username: Jonathan_f
GA
USA
Post Number: 1299
Registered: May-04
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| Posted on Wednesday, August 25, 2004 - 10:33 pm: |
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Yeah, I'm sure that's real comforting for you, coming from the corporation that offers all those great products, lol. I'd add another JL 300/2 to the components if anything, the newer Soundstream stuff is pretty much crap compared to what it used to be. The JL 500/1 may keep up, but it depends on how much bass you're wanting. You could eventually get an ID Max and JL 1000/1 (or other 1000W RMS amp), or two ID Maxes and an amp that will put out 2000W or close to it, that would definately keep up. |
Gold Member Username: Glasswolf
NorthWest,
Michigan
USA
Post Number: 4466
Registered: Dec-03
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| Posted on Thursday, August 26, 2004 - 12:07 am: |
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that'd be like bragging that you're owned by the company who happens to also make boss, pyramid, and legacy..
oh, and their flagship.. roadmaster!
gads.
why don't ya try the 300/2 first.
if its too weak then worry about upgrading.
see how it goes before worrying about how to make it louder 
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New member Username: P_i
Post Number: 4
Registered: Aug-04
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| Posted on Thursday, August 26, 2004 - 12:24 am: |
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Glass & Co.
thanks for getting back to me. If I do add that 2nd 300/2, what would you suggest I do about the bass?
I've got that 500/1.. should I run a pair of 10s (shivas or IDQs) or a single 10w7, or 12w6v2? Or get a bigger amp? or another 500/1?
The car is a '04 330ci, bass will be vented into the main cabin via the rear deck speaker grills (the speakers having been removed).
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New member Username: P_i
Post Number: 6
Registered: Aug-04
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| Posted on Thursday, August 26, 2004 - 03:39 pm: |
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Glasswolf,
Alright I'm going w/ your suggestion of keeping 1 300/2 on the components.
Instead of a rear facing sub enclosure, I'm gonna go w/ a fiberglass enclosure side mounted above the battery in the rear corner of the trunk.
My question is this:
What would sound better w/ the JL500/1 in my car, a 10w7 or 12w6v2?
I need to know ASAP so I can tell the guy building my enclosure. |
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