Fosgate T1000 vs JL HD1200 - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

linsys · 04-16-2014, 01:50 PM

So I am buying all the parts of my new system online. Today everything came in however the JL HD 1200 amp I ordered was apparently on back order. So I need an amp.

I called around and I can find the JL HD1200 amp locally for $100 over what I paid online; however a local shop said they had a Fosgate T1000 amp that will be just as good if not better.

The Fosgate amp is a bit cheaper so I'm considering it but I wanted to know if anyone had feedback for me regarding these two amps to push 2 x JL Audio 12W6 speakers.

rray · 04-16-2014, 01:54 PM

I have 2 RF T Series amps, and they sound very clear, and come with a birth certificate usually giving 15-20% more RMS power than rated.

-Robert

darkrider01 · 04-16-2014, 08:40 PM

I previously had a T1000-1bdCP pushing my 2 x 13w6v2's and it pounded. The T1000-1bdCP is plenty of amp for 2 x 12w6's. The T1000-1bdCP I had gave a birth sheet number of 1562W @ 1 ohm (it was 1400+ at 2 ohms). That's more than enough to push the 12w6's.

I think the Power Series amps are as good as any I have ever used - tons of clean power. You'll get more power out of the T1000 as you can run it at 1 ohm - the HD1200/1 is only stable down to 1.5 ohms, but it has the bonus of putting out that 1200W at 4 ohms as well.

Bottom line - T1000-1bdCP is a very acceptable substitute.

Camaroshark · 04-17-2014, 06:35 PM

Back in the day (80's) I had some serious Fosgate in my car.

I wondered if they are still as good as they were then... Seems like folks to in other directions these days. I don't see or hear many Fosgate car systems.

JJPlace1 · 04-18-2014, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Camaroshark

Back in the day (80's) I had some serious Fosgate in my car.

I wondered if they are still as good as they were then... Seems like folks to in other directions these days. I don't see or hear many Fosgate car systems.

Rockford Fosgate is still definitely a very good performer even today . I have a Rockford powered subwoofer and I love it . They have some of the best components for your money that you can buy today .

04-16-2014, 01:50 PM	#1
linsys Drives: 2011 Camaro SS Transformers Edition Join Date: May 2013 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 45 View My Garage	Fosgate T1000 vs JL HD1200 So I am buying all the parts of my new system online. Today everything came in however the JL HD 1200 amp I ordered was apparently on back order. So I need an amp. I called around and I can find the JL HD1200 amp locally for $100 over what I paid online; however a local shop said they had a Fosgate T1000 amp that will be just as good if not better. The Fosgate amp is a bit cheaper so I'm considering it but I wanted to know if anyone had feedback for me regarding these two amps to push 2 x JL Audio 12W6 speakers.

04-16-2014, 01:54 PM	#2
rray Drives: 2013 GAZ 2SS/RS Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Fremont, CA Posts: 418	I have 2 RF T Series amps, and they sound very clear, and come with a birth certificate usually giving 15-20% more RMS power than rated. -Robert __________________ If you see it, get it, for tomorrow it may be gone!

04-16-2014, 08:40 PM	#3
darkrider01 Aural Assault Vehicle Drives: 2010 IBM 2SS/RS, 2015 Sierra Denali Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Garner, NC Posts: 792	I previously had a T1000-1bdCP pushing my 2 x 13w6v2's and it pounded. The T1000-1bdCP is plenty of amp for 2 x 12w6's. The T1000-1bdCP I had gave a birth sheet number of 1562W @ 1 ohm (it was 1400+ at 2 ohms). That's more than enough to push the 12w6's. I think the Power Series amps are as good as any I have ever used - tons of clean power. You'll get more power out of the T1000 as you can run it at 1 ohm - the HD1200/1 is only stable down to 1.5 ohms, but it has the bonus of putting out that 1200W at 4 ohms as well. Bottom line - T1000-1bdCP is a very acceptable substitute. __________________ My amplifier pop/click/thump solution thread Power Mods * K&N Typhoon CAI, Flowmaster American Thunder cat-back exhaust, Hurst Short Throw Shifter Exterior Mods * Black Phantom Grille * 22" T.I.S. 537MS wheels w/ Nitto INVO rubber * OEM body kit Suspension Mods * BC Racing Coilovers * Lakewood Strut Tower Brace Audio Mods * Stinger SPP 2250 Battery * Mosconi 6to8v8 w/ RCD * Pioneer AVH-X7500BT * Scosche Dash Kit * 2 - Mosconi AS200.4 * 2 - JL Audio 13W6v2 * Focal 165KRX2 Power (active) * Mosconi Gladen One 240.2 * Rockford Fosgate Power T1692

04-17-2014, 06:35 PM	#4
Camaroshark Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS RJT, 6speed Join Date: May 2011 Location: South Florida Posts: 887 View My Garage	Back in the day (80's) I had some serious Fosgate in my car. I wondered if they are still as good as they were then... Seems like folks to in other directions these days. I don't see or hear many Fosgate car systems. __________________ 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS, LS3 - 6 speed. Mods, Magnaflow exhaust with resonator delete. ******** 12" stealth box subwoofer kit, Kicker 400 mono amp, JL XD 400/4 amp.