JL Audio Amp recomendations?
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Good Point!
I am really leaning towards the Polk Audio Marine stuff, it seems pretty well built, I would have preferred the JL Audio stuff, but, I dont think there subs will work, so, I will probably still use JL Drivers and use the Polk Audio speakers/subs.
I prefer "Tight" bass myself, not the "booming" stuff you hear out of every kid with a Honda Accord's car stereo, LOL I guess my "dance music and Ecxtasy" days are over!, LOL.
I assume when matching speakers/amps you use the "RMS" rating of the speaker/sub and power it with an amp[s] that match that rating? I also assume its better to be slightly "under" the RMS rating instead of over?
The Subs I am looking at are "Dual Voice Coil" they are rated at 180W RMS or 360 Peak. what is the idea of the dual voice coils? Do they hook up the same way as a "normal" sub?
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Michael
I DID check out Boston Acoustics stuff, it looks to be good quality as well, but, they dont make an 8" marine subwoofer either.
I am really leaning towards the Polk Audio Marine stuff, it seems pretty well built, I would have preferred the JL Audio stuff, but, I dont think there subs will work, so, I will probably still use JL Drivers and use the Polk Audio speakers/subs.
I prefer "Tight" bass myself, not the "booming" stuff you hear out of every kid with a Honda Accord's car stereo, LOL I guess my "dance music and Ecxtasy" days are over!, LOL.
I assume when matching speakers/amps you use the "RMS" rating of the speaker/sub and power it with an amp[s] that match that rating? I also assume its better to be slightly "under" the RMS rating instead of over?
The Subs I am looking at are "Dual Voice Coil" they are rated at 180W RMS or 360 Peak. what is the idea of the dual voice coils? Do they hook up the same way as a "normal" sub?
Thanks Again!
Michael
I DID check out Boston Acoustics stuff, it looks to be good quality as well, but, they dont make an 8" marine subwoofer either.
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The boston stuff IS good quality. And if you prefer a good tight bass, and not the ricer sound, it's a good way to go. The reason why I suggested it, is simply that a 10" will fit in a 0,5 cu.ft. cabinet. A Polk or a JL 8" will need more than that. I think it is rugged enough to survive the marine inviorment. I have a set of 12" in the back of my cabrio car, and they have seen their share of water spray on the freeway, when rain catches you off guard. Welcome to scandinavia. LOL!
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I live in Canada, so, Scandinavia is probably "Tropical" compared to what we deal with for weather, ESPECIALLY the last couple of "summers?"
Its not so much the room for the box that limits my install, its the actual height of the panel I am putting the subs in, there just isn't enough room for the diameter of a 10" sub, I wish there was though!
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Michael
Its not so much the room for the box that limits my install, its the actual height of the panel I am putting the subs in, there just isn't enough room for the diameter of a 10" sub, I wish there was though!
Thanks again!
Michael
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I have another quick question? would a single JL Audio 750/1 drive 4-8" Polk Audio subs? the subs are rated at
250W RMS and 500W peak, trying to decide if I can get away with a 750/1 or if I need to step up to the 1000/1
Appreciate the input, Thanks!
Michael
250W RMS and 500W peak, trying to decide if I can get away with a 750/1 or if I need to step up to the 1000/1
Appreciate the input, Thanks!
Michael
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outside my knowledge now......You were asking about equipment I either had, or had spent some time reseaching........the Polk stuff I'm not familiar with.
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NO PROBLEM "HP", I DO appreciate all the help and input you have provided, just curious if anyone knows if a single JL 1000/1 V2 will drive four 8" subs [180W/360Peak] Dual Voice coils AND a single 10" sub? The 10" sub is 360RMS/720 Peak
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Michael
Thanks!
Michael
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I am running a 750/1 to drive 4 open air subs.... JL is coming out with a new 1200/1 sometime this winter.. the 750 though is plenty for the open airs..
Also run 2 600/4.. one to drive 4 6.5 the other drives 4 6.5 and 2 7.7
the new 600/4's are amazing.. better then alpine.. and the current draw compared to my old 300/4 and 300/2 is a bonus..
Also run 2 600/4.. one to drive 4 6.5 the other drives 4 6.5 and 2 7.7
the new 600/4's are amazing.. better then alpine.. and the current draw compared to my old 300/4 and 300/2 is a bonus..
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Great! I "should" be able to drive 4-8" and 1-10" with a single 1000/1 then? I have heard a lot of good stuff abou the 600/4, supposed to be a great amp!
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Michael
Thanks for the input!
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in my opinion.. I would be careful with the 1000/1.. the current draw is huge on those amps.. plus.. you get to a point of no return with bass on a boat.. it is different then a car.. again.. my opinion only.
I am more inclined to run mids and high then subs.. especially if you are tied up and want to hear the music 6 or 7 boats over.. I started with 2 open air JL subs running on the 750/1.. (tuned down of course). that sounded good.. added the other 2.. sounded better.. but.. I did that last.. after all the $$ was spend on the mids and highs.. get 2 of the 600/4's..
I am more inclined to run mids and high then subs.. especially if you are tied up and want to hear the music 6 or 7 boats over.. I started with 2 open air JL subs running on the 750/1.. (tuned down of course). that sounded good.. added the other 2.. sounded better.. but.. I did that last.. after all the $$ was spend on the mids and highs.. get 2 of the 600/4's..
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just my two cents but, if you can fit it, do yourself a favor and build a sealed enclosure. i am running 4 sony marine 10's on a 3000 watt fusion amp in my 24ft Outlaw, and it is a very clean and tight bass. a good friend does boat stereo installs and i went with his advice building a sealed box. its alot more work and much heavier, but the sound difference is night and day! another friend of mine has 4 JL 10's under the back seat of his 36ft Baja and they are mounted "freeair". it is a very loose sounding bass, which is disapointing in the amount of money he has invested in his install. its more work to go with sealed, but the payoff is alot more out on the water! hope that helps you out some.