What do you guys think about these subs? I heard they are awesome if you want 1 sub that will perform as 2-3 subs. Like to see your views...

 

Yep. JL states that, "1 JL 10W7 will outperform 2 JL 12W3's!" It is true. I've put W7's and W3's in some nice rides here at work and the one W7 hit a hell of alot harder than the 2 12W3 box. For the amount of bass you get out of just one sub is the massive excursion this woofer can produce. JL Audio recommends you use their line of amplifiers to run their subs. The power output of their amps are matched pefectly to their sub line...

just my .02c

 

grest marketing strategy no???

 

Why not? Most vendors do this to get the most out of their speakers. Rockford Fosgate was notorious for this back in the 80's when Fosgate was big. Fosgate amps worked tremendously well with their sub line....JL Audio is now doing the same with their new amp line.

 

Out perform in terms of spl compared to their others yes.

 

It out performs most subs out there on the market today. There are a few articles already on them.

 

W7's are amazing!! not worth the money though. unless you can get them for cost!

 

I like my "12 inch ruler"

(ID Max)

I also agree the w7 ohms thing is GAY. Rather buy a big ole class D for cheaper than JL 1000/1 or whatever to run the w7, if i were insane nuff to buy one.

Rather have mine or the Adire Brahma, and pay like half the price for 90-110% of the performance.

 

Does the W7 need massive juice? Do you think an Alpine MRV-100M is sufficient to push this sub?

GC

 

These sub's are damn $$$$.

GC

 

NO

 

 

Let me tell you one thing:

Off course, JL W7 is an awesome sub, but it's more for SPL. It's clean but not the best. You gotta ask yourself - is it worth 750 bucks???
Especially if you can get IDMAX for 450bucks, which will be almost as loud, but much cleaner. (Image Dynamics is the best sub ever tested for SQ:SPL ratio).

Gotta decide here

 

Depends on the music, but its best for both in all tests.

 

Why are you asking for everbody's opinion, and then arguing with them? You asked for their views, they gave them to you, but every view that doesn't praise the sub, you contradict and say that the W7 is the best sub.

 

I'm staying out of this one

 

In typical Russ' style.

GC

 

i heard 2 12w7, all I have to say is "OH D*MN."

And I want a 13w7

K

 

Because I posted this before I found the articles and ask people who install stereos for a living about them. They are rated one of the best subs out, and produce the most sound. They flex 3 inches!!! No other sub does that!

 

I could put a big stick in the pole piece, and that would make it specail to.

 

then you'd have a CV stroker.

 

If anyone is intersted, I can get 12W7's for $600 + shipping. Do I smell a group deal?

 

You smell good...

Antosha, kak dela.
Thanx for writing me back. I've just cut the baffle, which wil be attached to the back of the back seat metal, through the whole my sub will look into the car. It'll be in the sealed box. Do you think it'll rattle the whole thing anyways??? Shuld I use matt all around???
Good that you're still here, in the forum, that you still have the Max

Listen, I've asked you q about CAI and Y-pipe, eto stoit ceplyat???

Hope to hear back.

 

CAI and Y-pipe is definately worth it to make it faster but it will get louder. Seal the entire box off from the trunk like the pics on my website for maximum results.

Anton

 

w7s 550ish on ebay?

 

eBay vs. Authorized JL dealer....hmm.

 

some ebay sellers have great feedback and i dont think it matters with them. ie scala1.

 

Hey, Anton, tell me about you bass, is it still long and boomy or is it clean, SHORT and punchy. I need deep and very short bass. Is this setup the best???

 

Very tight and punchy..used to be that is. You gotta make sure your midbass speakers go down to at least 80hz so it sounds punchy.

Anton

 

I went to this demo show for the w7 up here in Canada and the guy took a 12" w7. removed the metal round band. Took the ring off and grabbed the cone with both hands and swung the thing around as fast as he could.
Round and Round we go
I'm sorry...that just plain ownz
Da Dawg

 

not saying that it cant or anything, but how do you know it was a production unit or anything like that?

 

I got a brand new 12W7 for sale. $600 + shipping.

Anton

 

i picture a 2003 5?? with 1 13w7.

 

I actually got a chance to hear the 13W7 today in a 2001 330CI and all I can say is this sub is a monster. When they say this sub performs like 3 12's, they are kidding. I felt my chest pound when I got outta the car. This sub requires a pretty large box, thats the only thing I did not like. Pricewise? A little steep, but it hits low and hard and for $600, I think its worth it.


GC

 

Sweetsound knows, what he's doing, he's got the good deal.