Amp suggestion for a pair of JL 13w7's?

[urnvs 10+ year member]

I have a pair of 13W7's running off a bridged Kicker KX2500.1 and it is cutting out when the really low stuff hits. Im looking for a suggestion for an efficient amp(s) to replace this one, that will really push these speakers to the limit.

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[mylows10 5,000+ posts]

Upgrade your battery and install a big 3 first. That may be the problem not the amp

 

[urnvs 10+ year member]

3 batteries, 350A alternator, all 0 gauge wire. I need a better amp

 

[Slobalt]

saz or dc 3k

 

[mylows10 5,000+ posts]

So your prolly running the amp at 1.5 ohms I'd guess which shouldn't be an issue for the kicker. So either there is an electrical issue here or a bad amp But if the amp plays fine except when that heavy bass note hits. I'd more likely think it's a power issue. What alt and what batts ?

 

[urnvs 10+ year member]

Yes, 1.5 ohms which is actually lower than the 2 ohms Kicker recommends. Mechman alternator and Deka AGM batteries.

Dont get me wrong, it hits loud as hell before cutting out, but I just feel that there is still more room to go as its not really sounding distorted.

 

[mylows10 5,000+ posts]

Yes, 1.5 ohms which is actually lower than the 2 ohms Kicker recommends. Mechman alternator and Deka AGM batteries.
Dont get me wrong, it hits loud as hell before cutting out, but I just feel that there is still more room to go as its not really sounding distorted.

Check voltage at the amp when it cuts out. Also check for loose connections in all the wires. It maybe something real simple Rule out all possibilities before you replace the amp

 

[bumpasauras 10+ year member]

Hmm the 2500 is a solid amp I think mylowes has you on the right track .. But if we must get a new amp I would say sq 3500

 

[bumpasauras 10+ year member]

Gotta be a simple reason it's cutting out though..