Which amp for 2 BM MKIII's

riovista707 · 05-04-2010, 01:28 AM

I am currently running a jl 500/1 to a center console jl 8w7 in my 2008 Ford CC Super Duty. I have pre ordered 2 BM MKIII's to replace the 8w7 and have a box being made by Michael Hughes at SPL2K. I plan on using the 500/1 to run the new 12's but will probably upgrade. My new amp would be a jl HD750/1 or the 1000/1 since I am pretty happy with their amps. In your opinion would it be safe to use the 1000/1 which is 50 watts higher rms per sub or use a HD750/1? Thanks, James

Subwoofery · 05-04-2010, 11:00 AM

you'll be fine with the 1000/1 - just don't send a clipped signal to the subs

Kelvin

riovista707 · 05-04-2010, 08:21 PM

I keep seeing Sundown Audio. There is no comparison with JL as far as price. Sundown is a lot cheaper. Are people having good luck with these amps? How hot do they get running 1 ohm. What do you think about a SAZ-1000D wired to the 2 MKIII's in a 1 ohm load

***Electrodynamic*** · 05-05-2010, 01:08 PM

Sundown amps are what I have personally run for over four years now. The 1000D is a little more powerful than the 1000/1 from a real-wolrd RMS output standoint and also from a dynamic / headroom stanpoint. The extra dynamic capability comes from an un-regulated power supply vs the regulated power supply of the JL. The 1000D is designed to operate at 1 Ohm, so it will work perfectly at 1 Ohm on a pair of BM's.

hobie1dog · 05-13-2010, 07:32 PM

Sundown has excellent sound quality too.

Mid Life Crisis · 05-31-2010, 02:07 AM

Sorry to thread hijack.... but I have the same question.... I preordered 2 of the BM's and I just picked up a Zapco DC750.2.... Will this amp work well for the 2 BM's or did I waste my $$??????

Thanks - J

***Electrodynamic*** · 06-01-2010, 05:41 PM

Nope, you didn't waste your time. That amp will be a perfect match for a pair of BM mkIII's.

05-04-2010, 01:28 AM	#1 (permalink)
riovista707 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 2	Which amp for 2 BM MKIII's I am currently running a jl 500/1 to a center console jl 8w7 in my 2008 Ford CC Super Duty. I have pre ordered 2 BM MKIII's to replace the 8w7 and have a box being made by Michael Hughes at SPL2K. I plan on using the 500/1 to run the new 12's but will probably upgrade. My new amp would be a jl HD750/1 or the 1000/1 since I am pretty happy with their amps. In your opinion would it be safe to use the 1000/1 which is 50 watts higher rms per sub or use a HD750/1? Thanks, James Last edited by riovista707; 05-04-2010 at 01:34 AM.

05-04-2010, 11:00 AM	#2 (permalink)
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05-05-2010, 01:08 PM	#4 (permalink)
*Electrodynamic* Stereo Integrity Owner Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 1,148	Sundown amps are what I have personally run for over four years now. The 1000D is a little more powerful than the 1000/1 from a real-wolrd RMS output standoint and also from a dynamic / headroom stanpoint. The extra dynamic capability comes from an un-regulated power supply vs the regulated power supply of the JL. The 1000D is designed to operate at 1 Ohm, so it will work perfectly at 1 Ohm on a pair of BM's. __________________ Electrodynamic Don't install suckage! Power handling is not a power requirement! Simon Eichenberger is the man.

05-13-2010, 07:32 PM	#5 (permalink)
hobie1dog Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Cornelius, NC Posts: 524	Sundown has excellent sound quality too. __________________ The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of low price has faded. Marry the right person: This one decision will determine 90% of your happiness. Still looking for the speaker that will bruise my chest from Billy Cobham's kick drum.

06-01-2010, 05:41 PM	#7 (permalink)
*Electrodynamic* Stereo Integrity Owner Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 1,148	Nope, you didn't waste your time. That amp will be a perfect match for a pair of BM mkIII's. __________________ Electrodynamic Don't install suckage! Power handling is not a power requirement! Simon Eichenberger is the man.

05-04-2010, 08:21 PM	#3 (permalink)
riovista707 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 2	I keep seeing Sundown Audio. There is no comparison with JL as far as price. Sundown is a lot cheaper. Are people having good luck with these amps? How hot do they get running 1 ohm. What do you think about a SAZ-1000D wired to the 2 MKIII's in a 1 ohm load

05-31-2010, 02:07 AM	#6 (permalink)
Mid Life Crisis Junior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 11	Sorry to thread hijack.... but I have the same question.... I preordered 2 of the BM's and I just picked up a Zapco DC750.2.... Will this amp work well for the 2 BM's or did I waste my $$?????? Thanks - J

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