We've got like six channels here in Iraq and they all suck. I decided to go with JL because i liked the regulated output. By having that, if I should choose to go different routes with my system down the road, they will be much more flexible for me. And their quality is good anyway. I looked at Zapco amps and a couple others. I just decided to stick with the JLs.
I would say stick to the JL and get it repaired cause it is a higher quality product, and, more importantly (cause I'm cheap), I would imagine it'd be cheaper for a $120 repair. Not sure what those amps cost, but I doubt they're near $120.
i wouldnt trade my autotek for a jl any day either but thats just me.
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Who the hell would take 1000 watts over 4000 Bill? You'd be crazy if you did haha. But I would say fix it, and use, them JL/500's are some wicked amps. Hifonics is pretty much bang for the buck. BUt in this case you already have the 500/1 so get it fixed and use it.
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even if i had a mm1000.1 or a mm1400.1 for the price i would def pick the MM's over the jl1000.1 a mm1000.1 can be had at a dealer for 350-400 and a 1400.1 for 500-700 compared to the jl's price tag of around 900 dealer (guesstimate)