JBL BP1200.1 Amplifiers
JBL BP1200.1 Amplifiers
[Apr 01, 2003]
James
Model Reviewed:
JBL BP1200.1
Strength:
Lots of power for not to much cash
Weakness:
No "sub-sonic" filter like MTX or Kicker, but it doesn't cost $500-$800 I bought this amp about a month ago and Wow does it push subs. A little advice though most people that go theis amp got caps and extra batteries I just got a Duralst gold and it doesn't even drain it. Oh and don't use Audiobahn 1200Qs with this amp have it hooked on one amp on a third and the thing smells like it's gonna burn out. Going to replace it with One solobaric L7 12". Audio store told me not to hook two up so I'll be getting another Jbl to push the other one. Similar Products Used: Have seen alot, heard alot bought what I liked. |
[Feb 25, 2003]
davidcraig
Model Reviewed:
2002
Strength:
Power to cost ratio Never gets hot Small footprint Great looking Solid connections Efficient for the power it puts out Underrated
Weakness:
NONE Amazing amplifer. I'm running four 10" infinity perfects at 1 ohm. Never gets hot even at insane volume levels. It drives these subs very hard and at great SQ levels Similar Products Used: RF, Kicker, PG |
[Feb 22, 2003]
Hydrazine
Strength:
Some have reviewed the BP1200 as a power monger. This is very true and is evidence of quality. My amps (*)NEVER get hot and although they suck lots of current, it suggests all the current is going to the woofers and not being wasted as heat. That's evidence of efficency. It's also why it shakes the frame of my truck. (*) Not even after several attempts to do so. Not once.
Weakness:
I wish all car audio products had performance and value like the JBL BP 1200. We would all be in audio utopia. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!! Dont pass it up. Regardless of its super low price, this amp ROCKS HARD! I got 2 of these amps on 4 Boston Acoustic 12" pro's, 1 awg power cable,a 1.5 farad cap and a deep cycle battery. IT SHAKES THE FRAME OF MY TRUCK! SQ is so good I wouldn't know it was a digital amp. I love music very loud when it plays totally clear and clean. F--K Yeah... Similar Products Used: Monolithic, ADS, Audio Control, Alpine |
[Jan 15, 2003]
Jeremy Geib
Model Reviewed:
JBL 1200.1
Strength:
Obscene power output, small price tag, small footprint, looks good, output exceeds rating. Draws at MOST 114 amps, so cap it and you're golden.
Weakness:
Settings knobs on the side really SUCK. But get over it, the amp rocks in every other way. This amp is canned thunder .. spectacular power output for the $$$, and it's good, CLEAN power too. I have it powering two of the 25th Aniv. round Kicker Solo-Barics, giving each 600w on the nose, which is their exact RMS rating. It sounds like an EARTHQUAKE. Similar Products Used: RF Power 750S, Kenwood 200w x 2, Infinity Beta Digital 1000 (sweet sweet amp), and Profile Clarus before I grew the hell up. |
[Jan 01, 2003]
mikeb8134
Model Reviewed:
jbl 1200
Strength:
none really.... a good soild amp, if u have any ? u can ask me and i'll help u out on if this amp would be good for u
Weakness:
... it's not 3000rms.. but it's not 600$ either this is a great amp if u want power and dont have a lot of money... it runs good down to 0.5 ohm wich comes in handy if ur poor :), but i rather get 2 of these amps then 1 1500bd, u can look at my set up at sounddomain.com/id/mikeb8134 and see the 2 jbl's pushing my 2 rf 3112's and i am not kidding when i tell u this is the loudest car i have ever been in, my friends say that they dont know how a car could be any louder then mine.... i beat out my friends 4 15's and anothers 4 12" , both were done from a shop and i did my own with jbl and rj by my self ( 18 years old ) ... jbl is a good amp! Similar Products Used: rf, ma, kicker, jl |
[Dec 03, 2002]
Regg
Model Reviewed:
87
Strength:
Great power for the buck...1200watts
Weakness:
none Awsome amp.. I 2 pushen 6 RF HE500's and they hit hard...make yo chest bumb, and your butt vibrate...haha Similar Products Used: JBL bp600, MTX somethen(sucked),and others ! |
[Dec 03, 2002]
D S
Model Reviewed:
2002
Strength:
Power(watts)/price ratio =GREAT clean power Lights that light up around the logo-looks good with my amp rack.
Weakness:
To me there aren'y any. This is the best amp for the price [watts/price ratio]. You won't find a better amp for the price. Only complaint is that I must use 2 Accumatches bc of the GTi series of JBL subwoofers. What you need is 2 of these amps with 1 15" in a ported SQ box, then you can buy some of the new JBL c608GTi components and have a complete jbl system(I was going to do this). But, I decided to save the money, which is wise since I don't have any at the moment ;) Similar Products Used: RF bd1000-not the new ver.(nice and cool, but pricey) Crunch V600.4 Crossfire 600W amp and others which I can't remember....... |
[Dec 01, 2002]
williamakers
Model Reviewed:
jbl 1200.1
Strength:
Very powerful. Has cool orange light that illuminates the JBL symbol on amp when turned on. I have this amp powering one 15" RF Power HX2. It definately does the job well. This sub has RMS at 1000 watts and I am definately gettin over 1000 watts from this amp Similar Products Used: Pyramid 1600 |
[Nov 29, 2002]
FartBeat444
Model Reviewed:
2002
Strength:
???
Weakness:
??? I am getting 2 of these amps in the future to push 2 12" jbl WGTI subs with 4000watt peak... will 2 do the job?? its gonna be in a crx so it will pound the ears of anyone... i just wanna see what all of ya think out there??? Similar Products Used: ??? |
[Nov 22, 2002]
bizie
Model Reviewed:
1990 Jeep Cherokee
Strength:
Price, Simple.
Weakness:
Draws tons of power. lights dim alot.. need a cap.. This amp is decent. Its a beast.. lots of power for your money. Im powering (3) JL Audio 12w6 in a sealed box. I havent had the time to test how loud it is but its loud. |