I have a W5 in a 4080 box. I had a 500/1 jl audio amp, and the other day it went up in smoke, literally. I need to replace it, so should i get another 500/1, or should i upgrade and get a 1000/1? Or any other suggestions? Hopefully Ttank or Gilley step in soon!

 

If you plan on adding another sub or upgrading to a W7 then I would get the 1000/1. But if your gonna keep the one W5 then the 500/1 is good.

 

Woops, i meant a W6! But ok, thank you. Now i gotta go find one off ebay to replace the stupid pone i bought from a member that just blew!

ANy info if i should upgrade when i add a DD head unit?

 

Yea... if you are running a W6, stick with a 500/1. Now in regards to your amp going out, who installed it?

JL Audio Slash series amplifiers are a bit more complicated in terms of adjustments. Certain adjustments, such as input voltage, are very crucial. I have seen plenty of JL Slash amps go bad in a matter of minutes due to incorrect adjustments.

 

Stick with the 500/1 or something of a similar power rating.

If you're going to get a DD HU, you might want to get a 3 or 5 channel amp so you can power the mids and tweets with a good amp.

 

did you ever get the electrical issue resolved?

-Vin

 

No, i didnt. I went back to the installer 3 times. I am so fed up with him, if i go in there again, i might break his nose. He has given so many excuses, i just want to go to someone else(RELIABLE) and get it fixed. Know anyone? I am now going to have to buy ANOTHER 500/1 amp, and im not happy about it.

The installer told me to turn down the gain, and that would solve the problem of the bass "releasing" itself after i turn off my car. I did that, didnt touch ANYTHING else, and BARELY moved it. Within 3 minutes, it started to smoke, sparked, and smelled like it was on fire. I am assuming it is dead. It could have been abused by the previous owner, but who am i to tell? I am not pointing fingers at him, because he was a cool guy. Regardless, i am out an amp. I have JUST bought a new 160gb video ipod, and was planning on going with a DD head unit with no navi, but have yet to find one with the best ipod friendly user face.
So much for not spending much to add bass...

 

I ended up running an arc audio amp and haven't regretted it! I like JL but it seems like you pay an awful lot for the name. My installer recommended this arc audio amp, said it was designed by a guy named Robert Zeff who apparently use to be the lead designer at Zapco years back. I would definitely recommend looking into their amps; great quality at a fair price - plus no JL tax!

 

I m nearing a decision on whether to install my audio setup or not and I'm getting worried reading your thread..I was hoping you got it resolved so at least I could have my installer be on the lookout..I dont want to go through what I went through on my 03 G35..kinda up in the air now.

-Vin

 

Vin,
I wouldnt worry about it. As long as you have a GOOD installer, everything should be fine. It seems it MIGHT be the grounding, but now that i have a blown amp, i cant tell either way. I am going to keep the sub in, and i am going to upgrade the DD head unit. If you got it all, put it in. You can always tweak a problem, ESPECIALLY if you have a good installer. No worth in holding off, just let him know of the possible problems. Then give me his name so i can get my stuff fixed!

 

Sooo, talking with my brother and playing with my car today. I have no bass going to my car due to a dead amp. My stations now come in CLEAR as day( a problem when the amp was in) and i have NO problem when turning it up. I think that the amp was going bad, and was struggling to keep up. Therefore it was pulling WAY too much power from the battery. I am going to hook up my brothers kicker 750w tomorrow, and see what happens. If it still acts up, its DEFINATELY the wiring, if not, it was due to a deadbeat amp i bought. Just thought id share some info.