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Originally Posted by 68cam454 I know 2 separate amps would give me more flexibility but I was thinking I could save some space by doing it with a single 3

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Old 12-14-2011, 01:46 PM   #1 (permalink)
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I know 2 separate amps would give me more flexibility but I was thinking I could save some space by doing it with a single 3 channel amp like the JL. I just don't know if the JL XD500/3 has enough power to drive them all. How much power are you guys putting the the Focal's and to the magic box 13"?
Be careful some mono amps are made for subs and will only amplify those freq's.

The usual focal setup I have installed they are getting between 75-110 watts.
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Be careful some mono amps are made for subs and will only amplify those freq's.

The usual focal setup I have installed they are getting between 75-110 watts.
The Focal XD500/3 is perfect for that application. It will drive a pair of component speaker at 75 w/rms and a subwoofer at 300w/rms.
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The Focal XD500/3 is perfect for that application. It will drive a pair of component speaker at 75 w/rms and a subwoofer at 300w/rms.
Keep in mind though after you tune your amp you will probably be running the speakers more around 60 watts RMS. 75 is at full gain and with volume knob at full which usually has clipping.
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Keep in mind though after you tune your amp you will probably be running the speakers more around 60 watts RMS. 75 is at full gain and with volume knob at full which usually has clipping.
Yup, this is true.
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