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HT Rambler · 09-21-2009, 12:45 PM

I'm in the process of building my system for my z. i'm starting with a 5 channel amp (space) my 2 choices are the jl 500.5 or the alpine pdx5. I have never used either brand, have had punch,rockford, and memphis currently in my truck. specs on the alpine 75x4 , 300x1.
specks on the jl 100x2 , 25x2 , 250x1.
What are your choices and why? Do you own either ? Past experiences etc...

Graybullet · 09-21-2009, 01:10 PM

I have the PDX 600/5 and is loving it. I never owned the JL 500-5, but honestly, I went for the PDX mainly for the size (the JL is huge). Its perfect for my small setup. If your heart is set on JL and space is a concern, then JL HD 900-5 would be the choice. Its the same size as the PDX...however, depending on your setup, 900w might be an overkill.

HT Rambler · 09-21-2009, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Graybullet

I have the PDX 600/5 and is loving it. I never owned the JL 500-5, but honestly, I went for the PDX mainly for the size (the JL is huge). Its perfect for my small setup. If your heart is set on JL and space is a concern, then JL HD 900-5 would be the choice. Its the same size as the PDX...however, depending on your setup, 900w might be an overkill.

Thanks, I have multiple amps in my dodge quad cab plenty room. Space is crucial in the z, also want something very dependable. I know jl has a good rep as well as alpine. Size may just be the determining factor.

bigaudiofanat · 09-21-2009, 06:59 PM

Both are good amps. I have used the alpine and the JL in installs both have pros and cons but both are pretty well matches the JL from what I have seen might put out some cleaner power than the alpine., Either way you can not rely go wrong.

alvinmathew88 · 09-21-2009, 09:24 PM

JL is cleaner than JL???

huh?

2fast4thelaw · 09-23-2009, 04:43 PM

I would steer away from the JL Audio 5/500 amp but that is becasue I had some negative experience with it. I had one once and it blew 4 months after I installed it. The final's on the rear channel and sub channel where fried! I bought a second one and it lasted another 4 months, same thing except the front finals were fried. It performed admirably though but it just didnt hold together.

All of my speaker loads where 4 ohms! I bought them off ebay so maybe they were counterfiets?? I dont know, they sounded awesome and delivered brutal power so I doubt it.

I have an HD 900/5 but time will tell how long it lasts. I have an extended warranty through Car Toys on it so if it blows, they eat it.

09-21-2009, 12:45 PM	#1 (permalink)
HT Rambler Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Pearland TX. Posts: 257 Drives: 2009 370z red auto Rep Power: 15	New system I'm in the process of building my system for my z. i'm starting with a 5 channel amp (space) my 2 choices are the jl 500.5 or the alpine pdx5. I have never used either brand, have had punch,rockford, and memphis currently in my truck. specs on the alpine 75x4 , 300x1. specks on the jl 100x2 , 25x2 , 250x1. What are your choices and why? Do you own either ? Past experiences etc...

09-21-2009, 06:59 PM	#4 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 852	Both are good amps. I have used the alpine and the JL in installs both have pros and cons but both are pretty well matches the JL from what I have seen might put out some cleaner power than the alpine., Either way you can not rely go wrong. __________________ Need help with car audio or electronics? Let me know!! Need Help Let Me Know Direct email address reimermatt@gmail.com Owner of: Dynamic Mobile Audio Follow me below https://www.facebook.com/Dynamicmobileaudio/ Last edited by bigaudiofanat; 09-21-2009 at 09:25 PM.

09-23-2009, 04:43 PM	#6 (permalink)
2fast4thelaw Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Denver Co Age: 49 Posts: 403 Drives: 09 370Z Sport/MT6 Rep Power: 16	I would steer away from the JL Audio 5/500 amp but that is becasue I had some negative experience with it. I had one once and it blew 4 months after I installed it. The final's on the rear channel and sub channel where fried! I bought a second one and it lasted another 4 months, same thing except the front finals were fried. It performed admirably though but it just didnt hold together. All of my speaker loads where 4 ohms! I bought them off ebay so maybe they were counterfiets?? I dont know, they sounded awesome and delivered brutal power so I doubt it. I have an HD 900/5 but time will tell how long it lasts. I have an extended warranty through Car Toys on it so if it blows, they eat it. __________________ To the optimist, the glass is half full. To the pessimist, the glass is half empty. To the engineer, the glass is twice as big as it needs to be.

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09-21-2009, 01:10 PM	#2 (permalink)
Graybullet Base Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Hawaii Posts: 82 Drives: 370Z Base/Sports Rep Power: 15	I have the PDX 600/5 and is loving it. I never owned the JL 500-5, but honestly, I went for the PDX mainly for the size (the JL is huge). Its perfect for my small setup. If your heart is set on JL and space is a concern, then JL HD 900-5 would be the choice. Its the same size as the PDX...however, depending on your setup, 900w might be an overkill.

09-21-2009, 09:24 PM	#5 (permalink)
alvinmathew88 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Irving, TX Posts: 268 Drives: 97 Civic Ex Coupe Rep Power: 16	JL is cleaner than JL??? huh?