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Old Jun 13, 2007 | 01:13 AM
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with JL Audio amps.

This is my 2nd 500/5... the first one just died... this one has a dead channel.

not good... not good at all.
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Old Jun 13, 2007 | 08:57 AM
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bogus sorry to hear that man. Its gotta be frustrating. Weird thing about the amp being a JL product you don't hear too many failures with those
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Old Jun 13, 2007 | 11:32 AM
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Sorry bro. I have a connection that can get the Genesis Profile line of amps. I run the 5 channel in the vette and I am pretty happy. Power is roughly 70x4 at 4 ohms and 270 at 2 ohms for the sub at 13.8v. Let me know if I can help

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Old Jun 13, 2007 | 01:46 PM
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Sorry to hear it...

I've never had anything but great results with JL products...

Don't you still have the warranty?
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Old Jun 14, 2007 | 10:52 AM
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warrantee is long gone.

The amp is 4+ years old, and they seem to last 18 months to 2 years before failing.

Not impressed.

Nelson V. was going to buy some JL Audio amps for his Chevelle project... the store turned him away when he showed him the back room... full of units awaiting returns for repair/replacement.

No... not good.

I want to get a Butler tube amp for the front stage and a nice mono amp for the sub.
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Old Jun 14, 2007 | 12:26 PM
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That sux Andy, I am glad I didn't buy one now.

Let us know how that Butler sounds.
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Old Jun 14, 2007 | 02:15 PM
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I'm curious what the COD was on thos JL amps. i have a 500/1 and if there's somthing i can do to prolong it's life i'd like to know.
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I want to get a Butler tube amp for the front stage and a nice mono amp for the sub.

yes yes yes!!! 'sorry' to hear about your bad luck with the jl's! i may be able to hook you up with some butler/phaze amps if you're interested.
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