Amplifier to run JL 12W7 Subwoofer?

Question

My friend just recently bought a JL 12W7 subwoofer and when we looked up the ratings we saw that it ran at 1000 rms at 3 ohms. We've been looking for an amplifier to that runs at 3 ohms but it doesn't seem like there is one in existence. Would it be safe to run a Hifonics amplifier that's rated at 1000 rms @ 1 ohm and if not what would be a safe amp? Thank you.

Answer 1

Yea, you can power it by a hifonics, but won't be all that great.

If I was you I would look into everythin Cam said and do just that.

But remember, the JL audio 1000/1 amp was made for that 12w7, and power it right, and people will "HEAR YOU COMIN"....

Hope I helped.

Answer 2

yep the hifonics do the job TRUST me. buy the way I like ya system

Answer 3

It is a dual 3 ohm sub. Wiring it correctly, there are only 2 ways to wire it. Either 1.5 or 6 ohm. The only amp that is 1.5 ohm stable is the JL. You could get a 500/1 and it would push well, or the 1000/1 for somewhere near 500 on Ebay. ...If you have More money like that to fork out. And be easy w/ the power of the 1000/1. They put out the same rated power regardless of ohm load or voltage.

Otherwise, you want to find a 1 ohm stable amp and wire the w7 to 1.5 ohm. Here are a few amps to check out .. find something w/ the watts you are looking for.

MTX ta7801r

MA Audio

Kicker sx1250.1 (these are Underrated, be careful w/ the power)

Xtant 1001d

Hifonics (quality is questionable, but good bang)