for that sub, the w6, i would run a 500/1 instead of the 250/1. 500/1 should be right in the correct rms range and the 250 will be under powering that sub big time. I used to work for an authorized jl dealer, i can tell you the 500/1 will be perfect.

 

The shop I'm talking to said that if I went with the w7, then I'd need the 500, but the w6 would be fine with the 250. There's a good size price difference in the two amps.

Should I drop down to a w6 10"?

I really want to try to keep this reasonable but still be quality.

That's why I posted this to get some feedback.

 

if i were you i would stay with the w6 12'' and get the 500/1. The price difference is what and extra 250 bucks or so right. the rule of thumb with jl audio amps, especially the 250/1, 500/1, 1000/1, 300/2, 300/4, etc. should be 1 dollar per watt. which would mean 250/1 should be 250, 500/1 should be 500, ect. my tip, ebay is your friend, ask CJ, he got 3 300/2 for 750 not 900. 500/1 on 12w6 FTW!

 

Just what I told Mike. 2 - 10's in the HHR is perfect.

Best of luck with it!

 

yes ill call you, and theni will come and see how your system sounds. lol

 

I'll even meet ya half way!

Not this would be a national event, O6 gets a HHR!