Which amp is better for a 13w7: fosgate's t1001bd or the jl 1000/1???

 

MrJuicetin
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im getting a 13w7 but was wondering which amp would be better the fosgate t10001bd or the jl 1000/1?????
 

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Username: Jakeyplaysbass

St. Louis, MO

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jl 1000/1.
 

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Username: Lexuscoop

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jl 1000/1
 

Pepsi Man
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why is that??? cause the fosgates actual numbers are around 1461 rms at 1 ohm and the jl is like 1000
 

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Username: Lexuscoop

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13w7 isn't rated for 1 ohm bro
 

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Username: Goose5714

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cuase jl is a regulated power supply so at all its stable ohm loads it will put out the same amount of power, the fosgate is probably unregulated so lower impendance=more output. I know the w7s have wierd coil configs...not sure what it is but i agree with ^^^him that you can't wire it up for 1 ohm...
 

MrJuicetin
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yea i know its 1.5 ohms. but even at 2 ohms the fosgate is still at 1052 rms. doesnt that mean that if u do the jl at 2 ohms it will have even less power than 1000?
 

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Username: Lexuscoop

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you can't wire a w7 to 1 ohm... its 3 or 1.5
 

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Username: Tjmutlow

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it is only 1052 if it is ran at a certain voltage, etc, and it will not run that for long periods of time.That is peak wattage they got that amp to.
 

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Username: Lexuscoop

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the specs on the w7 are SVC 3 ohm... right? you can't get that to 1ohm at all right? or could you but have to buy alot of them
 

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Username: James1115

Ct

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no regulated power supply (look it up at www.bcae1.com .) The JL will put out 1000 watts( very conservatively) more like 1100-1200 at any impedence load from 4 ohms to 1.5 ohms. now the w7 is a dual 1.5 ohm sub. Now you can wire that to 3 ohms or .75 ohms which neither amp is stable at so your only option is a 3 ohm load. The RF's output is as follows 500x1 @ 4ohms, 750x1 @ 2 ohms and 1000x1 @ 1ohm. Now the JL is 1000 x 1 @ 4ohms, 1000x1 @ 3ohms, 1000x1 @ 2ohms, and 1000x1 @ 1.5 ohms. The w7 is wired for a 3 ohm load therefore your fosgate will put out 625x1@ 3ohms and the JL will do 1000 x 1 @ 3ohms I would take the JL any day even at 1.5 ohms I would take the JL it is a much better built amp.
 

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Username: Goose5714

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w7's are dual 3 (looked it up lol), so you can only wire em for 1.5 or 6 and who wants 6.....the JL as i mentioned above is a regulated power supply, so for like 1.5 thru 4 ohms (or whatever its rated for ohm wise) it will do the 1000 watts, doesn't matter what load it will do the 1000 watts...
 

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Username: James1115

Ct

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no they are dual 1.5 ohm
 

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Username: Lexuscoop

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oh ok, thanks James
 

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Username: Goose5714

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wait i thought w7's were dual three??? now i'm confused....
 

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Username: Lexuscoop

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they are duel 3 but they can be wired for 1.5 ohms or 6 ohms
 

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Username: Jonathan_f

GA USA

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With a 13W7 you're going to have dual 1.5 ohm voice coils. Either 3 ohms or .75 ohm. You're best off running at 3 ohm for either amplifier due to having less heat produced. That RF amplifier will put out around 700W at 3 ohm, while the JL will put out over 1000W RMS.

"why is that??? cause the fosgates actual numbers are around 1461 rms at 1 ohm and the jl is like 1000"

That's a CES-2006 rating. Meaning 14.4V at a 1% distortion level, not realistic because in a real world application you most likely aren't going to have 14.4V at that point. 1% distortion means the amplifier has already began clipping as well.

The JL puts out over 1000 at realistic voltage levels and impedances, typically it's around 1100-1200W RMS. For your application, it's the better amplifier.
 

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Username: Jonathan_f

GA USA

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Didn't see James' post.

It's a dual 1.5 ohm subwoofer:
http://mobile.jlaudio.com/products_subs.php?series_id=10
 

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Username: Jakeyplaysbass

St. Louis, MO

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the 12w7 is dual 3 and the 13.5 is dual 1.5.
 

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Username: Jonathan_f

GA USA

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None of them are dual 3. The 13W7 is the only dual voice coil W7, the rest of them are single voice coil 3 ohm subwoofers.
 

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Username: Lil_jon

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1000/1 it was built for that subwoofer
 

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Username: Lil_jon

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Registered: Jul-05
That's a CES-2006 rating. Meaning 14.4V at a 1% distortion level, not realistic because in a real world application you most likely aren't going to have 14.4V at that point. 1% distortion means the amplifier has already began clipping as well.


since we on the 10001 let me ask you this jon
why do i put my deck volume on 80(full crank)
it feels like i loose bass

when i bring it back down to 72 it hits harder

why is this?
 

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Username: Rovin

Trinidad & T...

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no need 4 such a long thread cause Lil Jon said it perfect >>>>"1000/1 it was built for that subwoofer"......
 

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Username: Spyder

Eglin AFB, Florida USA

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Registered: Jun-05
because the amp is overdriving itself lil jon. i am guessing at 72 it is at max power it can drive....try adjusting the gain down a touch and turn it up and see if it still does it!! but remember at or around 90% percent volume, distortion will be setting in on the lower end headunits out there!
 

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Username: Nnnnick_b

Nc Usa

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Registered: Jan-05
Not to mention the 1000/1 does not just put out 1000 watts. Most bench around 1200rms if you electrical system is up to par.
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