peshewah Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 I bought a jl 12 inch subwoofer driver model 12w1v3-4 ohms and its going in a 5 cubit ft ported box. Its a 300 watt, 600 watt peak driver. Do I need a 300 watt or 600 watt amp? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnydrama Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 You need my 500 watt amp! https://community.klipsch.com/index.php?/topic/150198-fs-yung-500w-plate-amplifier-100-shipped/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derrickdj1 Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 An I Nuke 1000 DSP for around $229 would do the job if you don't mind an external amp. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason str Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 Use the RMS rating for a maximum on your amplifier purchase. JL Audio recommends a maximum of 300 watts RMS in a small sealed enclosure, a large enclosure like you have i would pick something with less power. This Dayton would be a good choice. link 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang guy Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 (edited) I designed that enclosure, and you need to be careful of over-excursion with any more than about 225 watts at about 32Hz. My own personal research shows that 30-34Hz is a popular low frequency for modern music bass. That sub will sound fantastic unless you drive it beyond excursion limits and distort the heck out of it. IMO, it should be very clean to about 110db with 250watts. I like the 300S bash for your sub. I used it on a sub, and it's well made. Here's that thread, page 2... Edited November 27, 2014 by mustang guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang guy Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 I never did show you the response curves. Here is a response curve at 225 watts 4ohms:This shows you excursion at 225 watts 4ohm: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peshewah Posted November 27, 2014 Author Share Posted November 27, 2014 Thanks so much for the response. I don't want to mount a plate amp in the cabinet but still undecided. I could build something and mount it on the back. Thanks for the response curve. One thing for sure is my wife will kill me when my boy starts kicking out some tunes. Thanks again guys and have a good Thanksgiving 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjptkd Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 I second the BASH 300, I've purchased a couple of those and they work great, been reliable too for the last few years with daily use. http://www.ebay.com/itm/BASH-300S-300W-RMS-DIGITAL-SUBWOOFER-AMPLIFIER-MODULE-/170923088768?pt=US_Home_Audio_Amplifiers_Preamps&hash=item27cbcf5b80 If you keep an eye out they go on sale time to time, IIRC I paid around $110 shipped for mine new. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappydue Posted November 28, 2014 Share Posted November 28, 2014 An I Nuke 1000 DSP for around $229 would do the job if you don't mind an external amp.or the same amp from amazon for 199$ shipped to your door with zero tax! Then you can set a limiter for the driver and eq it to get it sounding just right! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peshewah Posted November 29, 2014 Author Share Posted November 29, 2014 Scrappy, So I can set it for 300 watts and not have to worry about blow the driver. Also would I hook it up to only one channel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjptkd Posted November 29, 2014 Share Posted November 29, 2014 Here's info on that amp: http://www.behringer.com/EN/Products/NU1000DSP.aspx A friend recently picked up a dsp 3000 and all the features are pretty cool. Amp seems to be a bit over rated (power output wise) but still good clean power and the 1000 should be plenty enough for your application. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiptaker Posted November 29, 2014 Share Posted November 29, 2014 I bought a jl 12 inch subwoofer driver model 12w1v3-4 ohms and its going in a 5 cubit ft ported box. Its a 300 watt, 600 watt peak driver. Do I need a 300 watt or 600 watt amp?Peshewah I have a subwoofer ksw-15 that I'm bout to put on eBay how much do u think I can nab? Amp work an all ,man this thing shake the hole house Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang guy Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 If you must use an external amp, I'd go with the one Jason told you about. It has some good reviews, and Jason does a lot of subs, so he should know. I think a 1000watt amp is overkill. There isn't going to be anything protecting that driver from a teenager turning it up all the way. The difference in 300 watts and 600 watts is 3db. So you are talking about risk, more distortion, and a lot more money for the sake of 113db instead of 110db. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peshewah Posted November 30, 2014 Author Share Posted November 30, 2014 Chiptaker I have no clue. Sorry I couldn't help you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang guy Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 I bought a jl 12 inch subwoofer driver model 12w1v3-4 ohms and its going in a 5 cubit ft ported box. Its a 300 watt, 600 watt peak driver. Do I need a 300 watt or 600 watt amp?Peshewah I have a subwoofer ksw-15 that I'm bout to put on eBay how much do u think I can nab? Amp work an all ,man this thing shake the hole house That was random. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 He's just warming up, it was his first post. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anotherforumname Posted December 2, 2014 Share Posted December 2, 2014 There is this, should power it fine, external mounting. http://www.parts-express.com/dayton-audio-sa230-230w-subwoofer-amplifier--300-813 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peshewah Posted December 2, 2014 Author Share Posted December 2, 2014 Thanks Anotherforumname. Thats the one Jason recommended. I have not decided yet. I still need to put together the box. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peshewah Posted December 13, 2014 Author Share Posted December 13, 2014 I went with the Dayton amp. It arrived today. It's a lot bigger than I thought. Thats good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peshewah Posted December 13, 2014 Author Share Posted December 13, 2014 Mustang Guy, you are showing me a curve for a 12w3 and I have a 12w1. If I built a box for a 12w3 please let me know. I can try to exchange it tomorrow. For know I will stop on the build until I hear from you. Thank you for your time brother Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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