Do I need a bigger amp? 2 JL Audio 12w1's, JL 250/1?

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I currently have 2 12' JL audio subwoofers 12w1's. I am powering them with one JL 250/1 mono amp.
I was thinking about getting a 500/1 amp or something, but I dont want to blow out the subs. Im basically wondering what the best wattage  would be to feed the 12w1's.

N2Audio · Accepted Answer

yeah, they're 300w each (200-250 ideally) and only getting 125.  Another 200 or 300w could only help.
Are they the 4 ohm w1's?
You don't have to spend JL money for a decent amp unless you just want to.
Anything around 500w at 2 ohms would work well.

This one would work great: http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_21955_Kicker-ZX500.1-10ZX500.1.html
As would this: http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_12018_Alpine-MRP-M500.html
This isn't bad either, especially for the price: http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_29611_Kenwood-KAC-8105D-Amplifier-Kit.html

RPM · Answer

Doubling the power will net you approximately 3 dB.

For the money, the Alpine MRP-M500 is a good amp, as previously suggested.  Would work quite well - assuming your W1's are 4 ohm.

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Do I need a bigger amp? 2 JL Audio 12w1's, JL 250/1?

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