how would you compare these

two4fifteen · Post by **two4fifteen** » Sun Apr 30, 2006 6:33 pm

just looking for some feedback on how the JL 1000/1 compares with the Arc Audio KAR 1000.2T, and the JL 300/4 compares with the Arc Audio KAR 400.4. i wanna upgrade my amps and these are two that im considering. what do you all think.

ridr4lif · Post by **ridr4lif** » Sun Apr 30, 2006 6:35 pm

Wow, thats a tough decision. I know the JL's have a regulated output, so that means they put out the same amount of power between like 12.5-14.4 volts as well as 1-4 ohms.
Not too sure about the arc amps, but i know both brands are high quality and wont be diappointed with either.
If i had the money i would probably go with the Arc's, just because everybody knows and wants JL Audio.

two4fifteen · Post by **two4fifteen** » Sun Apr 30, 2006 7:02 pm

i would love to hear how my sx12 would sound with that 1000/1 or 1000.2T

High Society · Post by **High Society** » Sun Apr 30, 2006 7:03 pm

x2 on what Tedd said, I have an arc 400.4 and love the thing. I hooked it up to run two tens in my sisters ride, and loved the thing. I'm gonna be using it for my fronts now. But ya, I would choose arc over JL because of the "everyone loves JL."

Darthness · Post by **Darthness** » Sun Apr 30, 2006 7:48 pm

i'd use the JL simply because it'll put out 1000w between 1-4 ohms and 12-14 volts... i like that. who cares if everyone loves JL... alot of people love living. should i kill myself?

Jonathan · Post by **Jonathan** » Sun Apr 30, 2006 7:53 pm

I'd take the JLs over the KARs, if you were talking about XXKs that would be another story, though.

High Society · Post by **High Society** » Sun Apr 30, 2006 8:26 pm

alot of people love living. should i kill myself?

wow, how can you compare car audio to death and life? I simply just don't like to have what many others have in my neck of the woods. Thats why I would go with arc audio.

Ryan from Ohio · Post by **Ryan from Ohio** » Sun Apr 30, 2006 10:36 pm

The KAR is a refreshing change.

The JL offers more flexibility overall.

If you are thinking about swapping them out you probably wont hear/get much difference on the power side of things...

Both amps utilize quality componets, thats for sure.

JL Man · Post by **JL Man** » Mon May 01, 2006 4:04 am

i rock a 300/4, and i like it. but i've never heard anything arc, damn slidell, louisiana. can't hear anything other than mainstream.

Justin from Detroit1 · Mon May 01, 2006 6:07 am

The KAR line is their entry level, made in China. I'd say the JL's over the KAR line. But I think the Special Edition line would absolutely blow away the JL's. But those are really expensive.