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Old Jul 24, 2006 | 02:54 PM
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because i have always been satisfied with their sound quality and efficiency and it doens't break the bank, like JL.

What other products have you used to fairly compare?

In a Retail world Memphis is close to the same lines as JL is, so Im not sure I understand the not 'breaking the bank" part...
Old Jul 24, 2006 | 04:56 PM
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call jl and find out
Old Jul 24, 2006 | 05:07 PM
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call JL and find out what??
Old Jul 24, 2006 | 05:20 PM
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LMAO 3 band parametric Eq on a 1000/1, thats one of the best quotes ive read on here in a while.
Old Jul 24, 2006 | 05:30 PM
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LMAO 3 band parametric Eq on a 1000/1, thats one of the best quotes ive read on here in a while.

THAT is what he was talking about? OMG!
Old Jul 24, 2006 | 06:33 PM
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Man, I guess they changed the later ones .
Old Jul 24, 2006 | 06:54 PM
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This is teh funny....
Old Jul 24, 2006 | 06:56 PM
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I am going to have to get one of those
Old Jul 24, 2006 | 07:01 PM
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I want 4 of em ! Although you wouldnt catch me usin em in my car, it would be nice to have something that JL themseleves dont even know they make.
Old Jul 24, 2006 | 07:45 PM
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yea the jl 1000/1 is a one band eq looked it up on my friends sheet there so kudos to 1996 black maxima

what ever to each is own then again you need to rep what you sell so
Old Jul 24, 2006 | 08:04 PM
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It has absolutely Nothing to do with what I sell. If you look a post or so below this I just suggested going with ID subs, I however dont sell ID. So check what you post before doing it please.
Old Jul 24, 2006 | 09:18 PM
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but for the most part you do rep what you sell that you do have to admit but I commend you on manning up on the other sugestion.
Old Jul 24, 2006 | 09:27 PM
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Yes I absolutely do. For money? No simply because the products that I carry are in their own upper tiers. Every single line I deal with/carry has been researched and carefully selected prior to taking the plunge.

Where else can you find
Morel
Dynaudio
Arc
Genesis
Rainbow
DLS
Nakamichi
etc

all in one?
Old Jul 24, 2006 | 11:34 PM
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sterling, you might as well quit while you're ahead, because you won't win this argument. Not just because Don is the moderator, so don't go there. But as a dealer, common sense would tell you that the owner of a shop needs to stand behind the products he carries 100%, and not carry products with which said shop will lose their @ss with warranty work. This has been said on many other forums and not by me, but Don isn't going to give you different answers or treat you differently when you buy a $100 set of coaxes instead of a full system. Im not saying this to look like a nutswinger, but I know Don isnt going to give props to himself because thatll make him look like a douchebag, which isnt the case. But instead letting you know that most of the time, Don recommending a product is simply to give the customer the best result in the end. As an installer myself, nobody likes to see a customer back frustrated that they need to upgrade, because they didnt buy the right **** the first time.
Old Jul 25, 2006 | 04:49 AM
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sterling, you might as well quit while you're ahead, because you won't win this argument. Not just because Don is the moderator, so don't go there. But as a dealer, common sense would tell you that the owner of a shop needs to stand behind the products he carries 100%, and not carry products with which said shop will lose their @ss with warranty work. This has been said on many other forums and not by me, but Don isn't going to give you different answers or treat you differently when you buy a $100 set of coaxes instead of a full system. Im not saying this to look like a nutswinger, but I know Don isnt going to give props to himself because thatll make him look like a douchebag, which isnt the case. But instead letting you know that most of the time, Don recommending a product is simply to give the customer the best result in the end. As an installer myself, nobody likes to see a customer back frustrated that they need to upgrade, because they didnt buy the right **** the first time.
this is 100% true. when I first went to don, I just wanted a remote start. just a ~$400 dollar job. not spending a whole lot but I got the best customer service. So I asked him to install my KENWOOD..not eclipse..yes KENWOOD headunit so he said SURE....that along wiht a JL 12W7 subwoofer that I had already. He's willing to work wiht your budget and try to figure out how to maximize your budget as much as he can to make you as happy as possible. Yeah it went a little outta control from there...up to this day I have spent over $5000 with him on just stereo stuff alone. I hope to continue to go ONE LAST TIME.
Old Jul 25, 2006 | 05:00 AM
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I never said they wernt good lmao haha but in any case i have no need to argue but a man has to rep what he sells its just bad bussiness otherwise.

case close get back on topic for love of god.
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No, it's not.
Old Jul 25, 2006 | 06:17 AM
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How do you guys feel about alpine,rockfort, or infinity amps with 2 JL 10wo subs? Can I get good sound with these mono amps?
Old Jul 25, 2006 | 06:25 AM
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alpine makes good amps, infinitys amps have gone down hill rockford make some decent ampsand some with quite a bit of power.

wo's suck dont bother
Old Jul 25, 2006 | 06:37 AM
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The WO's are the type subs I have in a JL prowedge box I bought from a Tweeter that was closing. The box only cost me about $200. Should I sell this box and by a 12w7?
Old Jul 25, 2006 | 06:42 AM
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if you can afford it sure but a better bet is prb the jlw6 version 2.

wedge boxes usually dont sound all that great either might want to change that up a big part of a sub is the box design hence why I am getting a custom enclosure built for my 15 curently.
Old Jul 25, 2006 | 07:15 AM
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The WO's are the type subs I have in a JL prowedge box I bought from a Tweeter that was closing. The box only cost me about $200. Should I sell this box and by a 12w7?
if you want I'll sell you a custom box made for the JL 12W7 AND the actual sub for $250 picked up.
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Amazing deal...
Old Jul 25, 2006 | 07:35 AM
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the catch is that the cone has a slight tiny crack in it which does not affect performance according to JL. I was going to replace the cone but JL said it does not affect the performance at all.
Old Jul 25, 2006 | 07:44 AM
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Thanks for the offer, but I'm going to stay with the 10wo's until I have enough money to upgrade. I might just go with a mono alpine amp from best buy.
Old Jul 25, 2006 | 08:17 AM
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nismax heres the thing. If you plan on upgrading i suggest you find a flexible amplifier. That will suit your ohm needs. Certain amps NOT many can do full power @ 1-4 ohms such as the JL amplifier, and the older phoenix gold amps like the xenon, and tantrum. If you do plan on upgrading your subs purchase an amp that will suit you the best with what you have now and something that will leave you room to upgrade so you dont have to purchase another amp, good luck!
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I had planned to purchase a JL 250/1 one which I have researched to be the best amp for the 10wo subs I have. I'm just starting to build my system in my 02 so I figured this would be a good start. I currently have a Kenwood radio and hope to add infinity reference components. I just thought the JL 250/1 was out of my price range and thought you guys could give me an alternative amp for the 10wo's in the price range of $200-250.
Old Jul 25, 2006 | 08:34 AM
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well how many ohms is each subwoofer that will determine which amp you can and cant use
Old Jul 25, 2006 | 09:20 AM
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The box is 2 ohm
Old Jul 25, 2006 | 09:50 AM
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How is a BOX 2 ohm?
Old Jul 25, 2006 | 09:56 AM
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on the side of the box it has a sticker that says 2 ohm. I attached a link.
the box i have looks like the one in the link except its an older model with
10wo's

http://mobile.jlaudio.com/products_e...=9&prod_id=325
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Final Impedance: 2 ohm mono

That means, that the subs IN the box are wired to two ohms, which is what anything wired to that terminal cup will see.
Old Jul 25, 2006 | 10:14 AM
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So I should get a mono amp? or could I get a 4 channel amp and run the components and the sub off one amp?
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You could do either, it's all about your budget and your preferences. It also depends on the amp you choose and its compatibility with what it's driving.
Old Jul 25, 2006 | 10:27 AM
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Besides JL amps, what amps do you suggest for about $200-250?
Kenwood, Alpine, Rockford,
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I know a certain MODERATOR that has some Nakamichi amps for sale that would fare you VERY well.
Old Jul 25, 2006 | 02:40 PM
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Originally Posted by djfrestyl
How is a BOX 2 ohm?
for some reason, JL doesn't think they sell speakers and enclosures, they think they sell subwoofer systems or some crap like that.
Old Jul 25, 2006 | 03:11 PM
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they are systems becuase there deisgned for a specific purpose not for like an inifinity refrance. In any case I see your point though jl has like a sawagger to them.
Old Jul 25, 2006 | 03:21 PM
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Originally Posted by sterlingmaxima
they are systems becuase there deisgned for a specific purpose not for like an inifinity refrance. In any case I see your point though jl has like a sawagger to them.
what do you mean "designed for a specific purpose?"
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meaning they prb made that sub box for that sub



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