Why is that particular sub on a 3ohm setup anyways? I'm just curious, I'm not exactly sure what the benefit to that is ...

I know there's 2 ... and 4 ... but 3???

 

Has to do with inductance according to JL..it was a "No Comprimise" solution to make the ultimate subwoofer according their literature.

Could also be a great marketting tool to sell more JL Slash series amps..which comnveniently make FULL power from 1.5 (the W7's...hmm) to 4ohm mono.

 

Just go with the 500/1 and you will be happy
Its better in every way .The w7 always sound best with /1 amps try them both and youll know for youself Ive used 100 / amps or more so trust me on this but its up to you

 

The 500/1 will give you almost 600 watts and that is at 10.5 volts only. Above 600 with higher voltage. This amp and a 10w7 H.O. hits easyly above 140 Db in my vehicule(Dodge Magnum)don`t know how much in a trunk. and tuned properly sounds verry musical, not a one tone bass box. JL is totaly overpriced in Canada, was not that bad when the dollar was on par but not anymore.

 

Since posting this I sold the MTX and kept the JL and Im happy with it, just getting it all figured out for max bass and performance, I listen to mostly rock so trying to keep it good sounding