JL Audio 500/1v2 Review
First, some specs…
RMS Power Output (Watts x Channels) 500 x 1
Peak Power Output (Watts x Channels) N/A
Power @ 2 Ohms (Watts x Channels) 500 x 1
Bridged Power (Watts x Channels) N/A
Minimum Impedance Bridged N/A
Minimum Impedance Unbridged 1.5
Frequency Response @ Rated RMS Power 20-250 Hz
THD @ Rated RMS Power 0.05%
Signal to Noise Ratio 95 dB
Input Voltage 14.5v
What people are saying…
The R.I.P.S makes all the difference when paired with the bass control this amp gives you. Almost no system will push an amp to its full potential due to lower than 14.4v to the amp. This amp doesn’t need that so the 500w is the real thing, makes my 12w6v2 sound great, if you want a JL sub make sure you have money for this amp as well. JL subs need the clean power that this delivers.
Mike, Iowa
I have this amp and a JL 12w6v2, and the combination is insane in my truck! I used to have a nice Alpine amp with the same rms rating and it didn’t sound half as good or was half as loud. I’ve never notice with other amps the difference in quality when you crank it up until I got this one. This is the best amp you can buy and it will make any sub sound a lot better. Plus Amazon.com has it for a steal.
Klein, New Hampshire
Very nice amp. I have this powering my JL 10w7 in my tahoe and it is simply amazing. The power coming from it is very clean and is always consistent. I would recommend that you buy the bass knob to get your “custom” listening preference.
Chamberlain, Charleston, SC
This is an absolutely awesome amplifier! The power and clarity are just fantastic! It says 500 rms, but in reality (as most in car audio know) it is pushing around 700+ rms. Unbelievable tuning capabilities. I purchased the remote bass knob which is an absolute godsend – comes in really handy when using an IPOD and you switch from bass heavy music to older music that has not been mixed as well. This amp is a little pricey, but you get what you pay for. I have run Alpine amps for around the past 10 years and decided to try something different. MO the JL amplifiers are in a totally different league. The sound quality is just phenomenal!
Negatives: Be really careful, the allen bolts that tighten down the speaker, power, and negative cables are made of really soft metal and will strip easily.
KYHO, Great Falls, MT
JL Audio 500/1v2
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