Is a ZX600TI enough for a 12W7?

STROKD · Post by **STROKD** » Thu Jul 31, 2008 8:46 am

So, I bought some ZX600Tis recently, and wanted to just use those so they all match. I was going to run one to the fronts, one to the backs, and I might get some kick panels for a third stage... the fouth one I wanted to run to the sub. Would that be enough power w/o shutting the amp down? I have a 1200.1 TI I just picked up as well that was going to run the sub (have this setup already and it SLAMS, super smooth and deep)... What do you guys think? Should I just get the new 1200 out and use it, or use the 600s so they all match?

I don't want to underpower my new 12W7...

Post by **AVICJR** » Thu Jul 31, 2008 8:58 am

Isn't the RMS on the sub ~ 1000 watts? You may try the ZX600ti but the Ti1200.1 would suit the sub better. IMO. Or go with the 10W7 instead.

Post by **stipud** » Thu Jul 31, 2008 9:00 am

The 600.2 should sound fine, but the 1200.1 is obviously louder. I guess it depends on your priorities...

Post by **Bfowler** » Thu Jul 31, 2008 9:10 am

you got the 1200.1 you might as well use it. they will still match pretty good, they are still the same line of amp

STROKD · Post by **STROKD** » Thu Jul 31, 2008 9:31 am

Bfowler wrote:you got the 1200.1 you might as well use it. they will still match pretty good, they are still the same line of amp

Agreed! It's just extra wiring, and the 1200.1 will draw a lot more powa off my car, whereas the 600 will limit itself to what it can put out.

dwnrodeo · Post by **dwnrodeo** » Thu Jul 31, 2008 9:39 am

I don't know if it matters to you, but the 1200.1 is meant to make 1200 watts at 2 ohms
while the 600.2 is meant to make 600 watts at 4 ohms.

Post by **Bfowler** » Thu Jul 31, 2008 9:48 am

isnt the W7 a 3ohm sub? the 1200.1 should still make a bit more power i think

dwnrodeo · Post by **dwnrodeo** » Thu Jul 31, 2008 10:11 am

3 ohm sub hey? That's just rediculous

I agree with Bfowler then, the 1200.1 should have more power and more headroom.

STROKD · Post by **STROKD** » Thu Jul 31, 2008 10:28 am

Bfowler wrote:isnt the W7 a 3ohm sub? the 1200.1 should still make a bit more power i think

yes 3 ohm SVC. can't parallel the coils to make 1.5 or 6 ohms like the old W6s...

Post by **Bfowler** » Thu Jul 31, 2008 10:36 am

thats just silly. i really don't like that about JL subs. the W6's are all D4 subs too

Post by **Wakeup** » Thu Jul 31, 2008 12:49 pm

1200.1 is the way to go man...thats what I used for mine....when I had my w7.

STROKD · Post by **STROKD** » Thu Jul 31, 2008 1:28 pm

Wakeup wrote:1200.1 is the way to go man...thats what I used for mine....when I had my w7.

Agreed, I had the same combo in my 05 Acura TL... Just curious if the 600 would keep up or not... It'd be a lot easier to install.

Post by **AVICJR** » Thu Jul 31, 2008 9:30 pm

Nice install Dood!! More pics please.

STROKD · Post by **STROKD** » Fri Aug 01, 2008 7:24 am

AVICJR wrote:Nice install Dood!! More pics please.

Thanks! Unfortunately, I only have those plus one of the sub flushed in a fake wall. That was my Real Estate car believe it or not, and I didn't want to take up much of the trunk.

I traded that car 6.5 months after installing the system (yes I took EVERYthing out of it) for my 04 Cobra... So I didn't have a lot of time with the system, just enough to know it sounded incredible, esp for stock front speakers. The TLs have a great stereo from the factory, I just made it a lot louder.