1 or 2 10W7?

[bigdjayz 10+ year member]

I currently have a 10W7 in the JL HO Box running off a 1000/1..

I have the opportunity of getting another 10W7 at a great price..

Couple questions maybe you could help me with..

1) What would the dimensions of a dual vented box be for 2x10W7? Sealed?

2) Will the difference between 1 and 2 subs be that much better for the money and effort - building box etc. Both subs would be running off the same 1000/1.

I love the sound of these subs, and am almost craving more.. Any input to these questions, or other recommendations would be greatly appreciated..

Thanks

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[Trey803 5,000+ posts]

yes doubling the cone area would be a big increase in output

 

[bigdjayz 10+ year member]

Ya Im thinking this will be ridiculous cause it already hits hard.. Im just worried about the size of the box.. I drive an 02 Cougar

 

[blazeplacid 10+ year member]

they can take a pretty small box

id say do two but get another 1000/1 or maybe just one huge amp

 

[audiojunkie281]

Like blaze said, add more power since your going to have to use a smaller enclosure. Your current box is ported correct? Cougars are pretty small, so I'm not sure how difficult it would be too fit an extra sub ported in there.

 

[Motley 10+ year member]

There is NO need for another amp. That 1000/1 is perfect for two 10W7s.

And you can look on JL's website for box/port sizes. http://mobile.jlaudio.com/products_subs_enclusure.php?series_id=5

 

[SSS 18734 5,000+ posts]

Adding another 10w7 without increasing the power supply should gain a modest increase in SPL, but your biggest gain is going to be less distortion and more accurate cone movement at everyday listening volumes.

I would add some power, though. 500wRMS per w7 is underpowering them, and you won't be getting everything you could be out of the pair.

 

[bigdjayz 10+ year member]

Adding another 10w7 without increasing the power supply should gain a modest increase in SPL, but your biggest gain is going to be less distortion and more accurate cone movement at everyday listening volumes.
I would add some power, though. 500wRMS per w7 is underpowering them, and you won't be getting everything you could be out of the pair.

This is what I was thinking.. I used to have 2 10" type Rs in this car running off 500rms and you can really tell the difference between 1 and 2 subs.. I would love to add more power to them cause I know they can take a **** load, but I dont really have the funding for that right now.. Just wanted to make sure running 2 off the 1000/1 would give me an increase that is worth the cash for the sub and new box.. How hard would it be to get rid of the JL HO box ?

 

[blazeplacid 10+ year member]

easy on craigslist

 

[bigdjayz 10+ year member]

I never thought of craigslist. Just checked it out and some ppl in my area are selling 10W7's for 400. If I can get rid of this amp and compnents I have laying around for a couple hundred Im going to grab another 10W7 forsure.

 

[audioholic 5,000+ posts]

A 10W7 for $400? What an awesome deal. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/rolleyes.gif.c1fef805e9d1464d377451cd5bc18bfb.gif

 

[dumpin907 10+ year member]

i just sold my 12 w7 for 300 plus shippin...

 

[nycspudz03 10+ year member]

****...if you were closer... would snag the box from you....

 

[bigdjayz 10+ year member]

I wouldnt buy it for 400, obviously make a lower offer.. Id pay 300 forsure considering I bought my HO set up for 650

 

[audioholic 5,000+ posts]

Even 300 is a rip. But what ever, its JL right?