Looking to buy a JL W7, need input...
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Looking to buy a JL W7, need input...
I was looking to buy a 13.5 JL W7 powered by the JL Monoblock 1000/1 amp...my price range would probably be around $600-700 for a single sub...
Does anybody have this setup?
Anybody have any input of something better quality for this price range? (I really wanna be heard comming from down the block)
Does anybody have this setup?
Anybody have any input of something better quality for this price range? (I really wanna be heard comming from down the block)
#4
the W7 is alright. given proper power and a good ported box, it will get quite loud.
if you want to be heard down the block, i would look into subs from Digital Designs. Some of the loudest subs i've heard are from DD.
if you want to be heard down the block, i would look into subs from Digital Designs. Some of the loudest subs i've heard are from DD.
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Originally Posted by JEXTEL
The MTX 9500 will handle 1000+WRMS and is louder than the W7 also cheaper
doesnt sound better then the w7 and loudness between those 2 subs. It is all in the install.
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Originally Posted by JEXTEL
The MTX 9500 will handle 1000+WRMS and is louder than the W7 also cheaper
Or a RE Audio 15" SX
Or a RE Audio 15" SX
The SX is an awesome sub as well. I recently installed 2 in an Impala SS. They had a Mmats D3000 on them and sounded awesome. I do hope you know a dealer however b/c they have gone mainstream and raised their prices considerably. Luckily I know several.
#16
Originally Posted by bigmike8771
look into a kicker 15" L7, it takes 1000 watts rms too... cheaper than the w7, which is over rated in my opinion.
#17
Originally Posted by NeeDog20
I was looking to buy a 13.5 JL W7 powered by the JL Monoblock 1000/1 amp...my price range would probably be around $600-700 for a single sub...
Does anybody have this setup?
Anybody have any input of something better quality for this price range? (I really wanna be heard comming from down the block)
Does anybody have this setup?
Anybody have any input of something better quality for this price range? (I really wanna be heard comming from down the block)
PM Don, Pearl96max, a pair of Arc Flatline 12"s would easily be conparable as far as output and SQ, and would fit your price range. Give him a call as he is local to you.
#18
Originally Posted by thatcarguy350
Crack the concrete, get a RE XXX.
Man, I wish I could get my hands on one for testing, even dealer is too steep for experimentation purposes. I have heard great things about the 06' version. I have had experience with the older XXX and been nothing but impressed.
#19
Originally Posted by filtor1
Man, I wish I could get my hands on one for testing, even dealer is too steep for experimentation purposes. I have heard great things about the 06' version. I have had experience with the older XXX and been nothing but impressed.
http://www.realmofexcursion.com/vide...o/xxx12.26.wmv
#21
Originally Posted by filtor1
The MTX 9500 is not louder than the W7.
#22
Originally Posted by AscendantMax
the 06 xxx are just sick. it's big and beastly looking and freakin pounds. here's a vid of us breaking one in.
http://www.realmofexcursion.com/vide...o/xxx12.26.wmv
http://www.realmofexcursion.com/vide...o/xxx12.26.wmv
#23
Originally Posted by JEXTEL
Thanks for backing me up. Copied directly from the link provided.
JL Audio 12w7 :
Frequency Response - 110dB cap : 10-100Hz
Average SPL 10 - 100Hz : 127.87dB
Peak SPL : 140.7 @ 54Hz
MTX Audio 9500 :
Frequency Response - 110dB cap : 10-100Hz
Average SPL 10 - 100Hz : 126.14 dB
Peak SPL : 137.6 @ 55hz
The W7 beat the 9500 in every test. Average SPL as well as Peak. Although these tests don't simulate real world applications, because these tests were performed in a room, I think they are accurate as far as performance overall.
#24
Originally Posted by AscendantMax
the 06 xxx are just sick. it's big and beastly looking and freakin pounds. here's a vid of us breaking one in.
http://www.realmofexcursion.com/vide...o/xxx12.26.wmv
http://www.realmofexcursion.com/vide...o/xxx12.26.wmv
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My friend has 2 MTX 9512's hooked up to a Orion 2500D in the MTX Sledgehammer box and i am NOT at all impressed with the bass.
My single Orion H2 off RF T20001bd is louder and sounds better.... (my previous W7's did as well)
My single Orion H2 off RF T20001bd is louder and sounds better.... (my previous W7's did as well)
#26
im not sure how close it compares (pretty sure its close), but my Eclipse Titanium 12 has some impressive output in the puny box i have it in currently. i cant imagine it in a ported enclosure...
#27
Originally Posted by AscendantMax
the 06 xxx are just sick. it's big and beastly looking and freakin pounds. here's a vid of us breaking one in.
http://www.realmofexcursion.com/vide...o/xxx12.26.wmv
http://www.realmofexcursion.com/vide...o/xxx12.26.wmv
Nice little show .
#29
Originally Posted by 1996blackmax
Nice little show .
#30
Originally Posted by AscendantMax
fork over a pretty penny for one. play with it for a month, then give it to me.
#31
Originally Posted by filtor1
Thanks for backing me up. Copied directly from the link provided.
JL Audio 12w7 :
Frequency Response - 110dB cap : 10-100Hz
Average SPL 10 - 100Hz : 127.87dB
Peak SPL : 140.7 @ 54Hz
MTX Audio 9500 :
Frequency Response - 110dB cap : 10-100Hz
Average SPL 10 - 100Hz : 126.14 dB
Peak SPL : 137.6 @ 55hz
The W7 beat the 9500 in every test. Average SPL as well as Peak. Although these tests don't simulate real world applications, because these tests were performed in a room, I think they are accurate as far as performance overall.
JL Audio 12w7 :
Frequency Response - 110dB cap : 10-100Hz
Average SPL 10 - 100Hz : 127.87dB
Peak SPL : 140.7 @ 54Hz
MTX Audio 9500 :
Frequency Response - 110dB cap : 10-100Hz
Average SPL 10 - 100Hz : 126.14 dB
Peak SPL : 137.6 @ 55hz
The W7 beat the 9500 in every test. Average SPL as well as Peak. Although these tests don't simulate real world applications, because these tests were performed in a room, I think they are accurate as far as performance overall.
Now look at ported...
JL Audio 12w7 :
Frequency Response - 110dB cap : 10-100Hz
Average SPL 10 - 100Hz : 128.68
Peak SPL : 144.3 @ 55Hz
MTX Audio 9500 :
Frequency Response - 110dB cap : 10-100Hz
Average SPL 10 - 100Hz : 128.14
Peak SPL : 145.1 @ 46Hz
#32
I did some more research out side of these test. The 9500 does outperform a W7 in a proper ported enclosure. It doesn't do well sealed. I stand corrected.
I noticed something funny on the chart, not sure if you noticed it. 9500 is in purple, W7 is in orange, yet the orange line is clearly above the purple. Just a small discrepancy.
I noticed something funny on the chart, not sure if you noticed it. 9500 is in purple, W7 is in orange, yet the orange line is clearly above the purple. Just a small discrepancy.
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