12w7 or 12w6v2 with 500/1

[Matth3wJL 10+ year member]

I recently purchased a 12w7 with a High Output Box with a 500/1 amp which fits nicely into the storage compartment in my trunk. I would like to keep the 500/1 amp but I am having second thoughts on the 12w7 should I keep it or go down to a 12w6v2 in a H/O Box or Sealed? What are the positive and negative aspects of both. All opinions are greatly appreciated. I'm looking to get nice tight sound and great SQ as well as getting decently loud at the same time... Should I consider a 8w7 sealed or ported?

Keeping the 500/1 Amp

choices for sub:

12w7 Ported H/O (currently installed)

12w6v2 Sealed

12w6v2 Ported H/O

10w7 Sealed

10w7 Ported H/O

8w7 Sealed

8w7 Ported H/O

Adding next week:

Alpine IVA-D310 Headunit

Alpine MRA-F350 Theater Amp

JL Audio XR650-CSi Components & tweaters

SBS-05DC 1DIN Center Channel Speaker

I have a 06 Trailblazer SS

Thanks,

Matt

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[Matth3wJL 10+ year member]

Anyone? Any opinions would be appreciated!

 

[ssj2xxgotenxx 10+ year member]

why would you downgrade?

 

[Matth3wJL 10+ year member]

why would you downgrade?

The amp I have can't use the full potential of the w7 and im looking for more crisp bass.. I listen to alternative and techno alot as well as rap/r&b. I think the w6v2 would be a better match for the 500/1 I just wanted some good and bads of both woofers with the 500/1. I want to stick with the same amp.I don't need overwhelming loud bass that drones out everything else.

 

[Matth3wJL 10+ year member]

Bump for the day..

Would like to switch out today so I need your opinions guys!!!

 

[Matth3wJL 10+ year member]

Going at 500 to listen to jls on the 500.1 Im leaning toward the 12w6v2 Sealed but i would love to get some more opinions before i head out there

 

[Slammed 5,000+ posts]

SQ w6v2 > w7

SPL w7 > w6v2

I would get the W6v2....

 

[Slammed 5,000+ posts]

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[se7ensoul 10+ year member]

SQ w6v2 > w7 .

what about the 13w6v2?

SQ 13w6v2 > w7

SPL 13w6v2 > 12w6v2

Also 500w rms.

put in a sealed box.

 

[Matth3wJL 10+ year member]

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Oh you know it!!! I decided to go with the 12w6v2 in JL sealed box! Got a good deal on it brand new with 2 year warrenty! //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif Sounds amazing! Also got my new Escort x50 //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif