Jl A1800 vs. Rockford T10001BD

rIceNOodles · Jan 29, 2008

Has anyone ever used this amp here? I've tried searching reviews for this amp but there aren't many useful information in regards to this amp. I just bought 2 x Kicker 12" L7s and a ported box but im still undecided whether to go with the JL A1800 or the Rockford T10001BD. They are both in the same price range.

Also, I bought my car used a couple years ago and I'm not too sure what the 98 EX Coupe model stock speakers are. I currently have the panasonic 270 or 260w 6x9s in the back. Are those stock? I looked at my brother's 2001 accord sedan and they had no markings on them.

TeeJ · Jan 29, 2008

I'm a JL fanatic. While I've never had that amp, both my JL amps are absolutely fantastic, they come with good warranties(If you get it from a store that sells JL's legally) and the quality is unbeatable. Plus after what I've done with them, I'm convinced they are near bulletproof.

NokBlue · Jan 30, 2008

Wildman · Jan 30, 2008

RF used to make solid amps, few years ago I would have said whichever was cheaper now I'd definitely go with JL over RF brand new

rIceNOodles · Jan 31, 2008

Just picked up a JL A1800 for a good price. I bought the kickers with 4 ohms but if i wire the subs to the amp with the 4 ohm load, i only get 640w. Is there a way to bridge the subs down to 2 ohms?

waccord99 · Jan 31, 2008

you should be able to i actually have that rf 10001bd i am impressed....pretty good im rockn a 12 l5 and i plan on hitting it with 2...you would have to wire them a certain way to drop the ohms........but mine are 2 ohms already so i dont have to worry.......btw the speakers you have arent stock

NokBlue · Jan 31, 2008

rIceNOodles · Feb 1, 2008

These L7s are Dual Voice Coils. Something like this? http://www.crutchfield.com/learningcenter/car/subwoofers_wiring.html?imageID=2DVC_4-ohm_mono

Totalimmortal · Feb 1, 2008

If they're dual four ohm coils, you would wire them to one ohm. If they're dual two ohm coils, you would wire both to a net load of two ohms. Use the Rockford Woofer Wiring Wizard to accomplish this. After you asked if your Panasonic 6X9's were factory, I'm starting to doubt that you can accomplish this.

rIceNOodles · Feb 1, 2008

I must of been half awake when i typed out panasonic, what i meant to type was pioneer. Reason why i was so confused was because, we have 3 x 6th gens in the family. lol :thumbsup:

The other coupe has pioneer speakers, and the sedan has no name speakers. We bought all of them used and I'm the only 4 banger in the family. :icon_gay:

I'm not too familiar with wiring as you can see :bash: