Help: Rockford fosgate 551s power amp or Kicker zx750.1 amp??

[Acetac]

I have a JL Audio 10w7 that i'm getting ready to install. I have a choice to run either of these two amps. My question is, which amp would be better to run for one 10” w7? I want to get the most out of the sub with either of these amplifiers. What do you guys think?

 

[Perry Babin]

The 750.1 will run cooler and likely produce more power.

 

[Acetac]

The 750.1 puts out 750x1 rms @ 2 ohms and the 551s 550x1 rms @ 4 ohms. How would these numbers be affected by the 3 ohm subwoofer?

 

[Perry Babin]

Single or dual 3 ohm?

 

[Acetac]

I am not positive whether it's a single or dual voice coil. Is there a definitive way to tell.by looking at the sub?

 

[Perry Babin]

It appears (from what I could see on the JL site) that they are either 3 ohm SVC or dual 1.5 ohm voice coils. If it says 3 ohms on the terminals, it's a 3 ohm woofer.

The Rockford could not safely drive it bridged.

 

[Acetac]

Because of the 4 ohm output I assume?

 

[Perry Babin]

Because the lowest rated load is 4 ohms bridged.

 

[Acetac]

Well Kicker it is then I suppose. Is the kicker amp bridgeable and if not how should I wire it? Btw, thank you for the help. It is appreciated.

 

[Perry Babin]

There is only one way to wire that sub to that amp.