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<blockquote data-quote="BM3W" data-source="post: 4775255" data-attributes="member: 596859"><p>I assume there has to be a few experts here that may be able to help me out. My new car will finally deliver in a week or two after 2 long months and I want to get a sub for the car.</p><p></p><p>Its a 2008 E92 BMW M3 Coupe. My last car was a 2001 E46 M3 and I had 3 10" JL Audio W1's and a 500 watt Alpine amp. Along with my other stereo mods it sounded pretty **** good.</p><p></p><p>This time around, I opted for the $1900 stereo upgrade which comes with 16 speakers, a 9 channel 825 watt digital amp, including 2 8" subs mounted under the driver and passenger seat. I plan on using the stock headunit because its really all part of the on-board computer system / nav system. It allows me to access the stereo via the nav screen, has a built in eq, etc... Plus I cant really add a new headunit without screwing up the look of the interior. I am hoping the stereo will be suffcient, but I doubt I will be happy with the bass.</p><p></p><p>I am thinking of adding 1 x JLW7, which is their top of the line 10 sub and should give me plenty of bass and sound better than the three 10"ers i had in my last car... I assume that is correct?</p><p></p><p>Anyway I am considering this, being my first choice (due to space) - JL W7 Pro Wedge - CLS110RG-W7</p><p></p><p>Link: <a href="http://mobile.jlaudio.com/products_enclosures.php?menu=5&amp;prod_id=302" target="_blank">http://mobile.jlaudio.com/products_enclosures.php?menu=5&amp;prod_id=302</a></p><p></p><p>-or- the more expensive (but larger which I dont like) JL W7 Pro Wedge - HO110R-W7</p><p></p><p>Link: <a href="http://mobile.jlaudio.com/products_enclosures.php?menu=1&amp;prod_id=189" target="_blank">http://mobile.jlaudio.com/products_enclosures.php?menu=1&amp;prod_id=189</a></p><p></p><p>From there I am looking for a good amp, around 500 - 1000 watts, but it must have a Remote Bass Port. I am thinking of one of these two... I am not sure 500 watts is enough, but I am pretty sure its plenty for that one sub. Is this correct?</p><p></p><p>First Choice: JL Audio Slash v2 500 watt x 1 mono sub amp</p><p></p><p>Link: <a href="http://mobile.jlaudio.com/products_amps.php?amp_id=439" target="_blank">http://mobile.jlaudio.com/products_amps.php?amp_id=439</a></p><p></p><p>Second Choice: Jl Audio Slash v2 1,000 watt x 1 mono sub amp</p><p></p><p>Link: <a href="http://mobile.jlaudio.com/products_amps.php?amp_id=440" target="_blank">http://mobile.jlaudio.com/products_amps.php?amp_id=440</a></p><p></p><p>I havent looked into car stereo equipment since I built the system in my old 2001 M3, so I am not sure these are still the better amps on the market, without going to handbuilt super expensive ones. Anyone have any better ideas?</p><p></p><p>Lastly, the Remote Bass Port, which is cheap thank god: It allows you to turn the bass up and down via a knob you mount up front somewhere. This is huge, because being able to turn the bass up or down to suit your mood, the song, etc... I absolutely must have this:</p><p></p><p>Link: <a href="http://www.crutchfield.com/S-nPR0pmRKcSS/App/Product/Item/Main.aspx?i=136RBC1" target="_blank">http://www.crutchfield.com/S-nPR0pmRKcSS/App/Product/Item/Main.aspx?i=136RBC1</a></p><p></p><p>Anyway, in the end I just want a decent amount of bass, but my highest priority is the sound of the bass is super clean, no distortion, and high quality sound. Crushing bass and jamming rap songs isnt for me... I like bass, but I only like high quality bass! The cleaner the better, i hate subwoofer distortion.</p><p></p><p>Do any of you pros have any suggestions? Is this going to be wayy too much for a small car like the M3? Is this going to be way more bass than the three 10" JL W1's which are nice, but more run of the mill subs. The W7 is the best sub on the market if I am not mistaken. Will it put out about the same bass I am used to but do it cleaner and sound better?</p><p></p><p>Any suggestions on alternate products? Any help would be really appreciated!</p><p></p><p>Lastly, I have checked ebay, crutchfield, pricegrabber and even Craigs List. Anyone have any recommendations on where else I can check for a good deal? I REALLY want to keep this under $1,000 and if I can do it for under $750 I would be very happy.</p><p></p><p>I would also be willing to buy "like new" used products if any of you are looking to give me a good deal! //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif</p><p></p><p>Anyway, please help!!!</p><p></p><p>P.S. Keep in mind I am no expert, so if you could provide links or part numbers or whatever so i can look up your suggestions, I would sincerely appreciate it! I just want to get a good amount of bass, alot when I want it, but above all I want it to be CLEAN and SOUND GOOD. Thanks a ton in advance!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BM3W, post: 4775255, member: 596859"] I assume there has to be a few experts here that may be able to help me out. My new car will finally deliver in a week or two after 2 long months and I want to get a sub for the car. Its a 2008 E92 BMW M3 Coupe. My last car was a 2001 E46 M3 and I had 3 10" JL Audio W1's and a 500 watt Alpine amp. Along with my other stereo mods it sounded pretty **** good. This time around, I opted for the $1900 stereo upgrade which comes with 16 speakers, a 9 channel 825 watt digital amp, including 2 8" subs mounted under the driver and passenger seat. I plan on using the stock headunit because its really all part of the on-board computer system / nav system. It allows me to access the stereo via the nav screen, has a built in eq, etc... Plus I cant really add a new headunit without screwing up the look of the interior. I am hoping the stereo will be suffcient, but I doubt I will be happy with the bass. I am thinking of adding 1 x JLW7, which is their top of the line 10 sub and should give me plenty of bass and sound better than the three 10"ers i had in my last car... I assume that is correct? Anyway I am considering this, being my first choice (due to space) - JL W7 Pro Wedge - CLS110RG-W7 Link: [URL="http://mobile.jlaudio.com/products_enclosures.php?menu=5&prod_id=302"]http://mobile.jlaudio.com/products_enclosures.php?menu=5&prod_id=302[/URL] -or- the more expensive (but larger which I dont like) JL W7 Pro Wedge - HO110R-W7 Link: [URL="http://mobile.jlaudio.com/products_enclosures.php?menu=1&prod_id=189"]http://mobile.jlaudio.com/products_enclosures.php?menu=1&prod_id=189[/URL] From there I am looking for a good amp, around 500 - 1000 watts, but it must have a Remote Bass Port. I am thinking of one of these two... I am not sure 500 watts is enough, but I am pretty sure its plenty for that one sub. Is this correct? First Choice: JL Audio Slash v2 500 watt x 1 mono sub amp Link: [URL="http://mobile.jlaudio.com/products_amps.php?amp_id=439"]http://mobile.jlaudio.com/products_amps.php?amp_id=439[/URL] Second Choice: Jl Audio Slash v2 1,000 watt x 1 mono sub amp Link: [URL="http://mobile.jlaudio.com/products_amps.php?amp_id=440"]http://mobile.jlaudio.com/products_amps.php?amp_id=440[/URL] I havent looked into car stereo equipment since I built the system in my old 2001 M3, so I am not sure these are still the better amps on the market, without going to handbuilt super expensive ones. Anyone have any better ideas? Lastly, the Remote Bass Port, which is cheap thank god: It allows you to turn the bass up and down via a knob you mount up front somewhere. This is huge, because being able to turn the bass up or down to suit your mood, the song, etc... I absolutely must have this: Link: [URL="http://www.crutchfield.com/S-nPR0pmRKcSS/App/Product/Item/Main.aspx?i=136RBC1"]http://www.crutchfield.com/S-nPR0pmRKcSS/App/Product/Item/Main.aspx?i=136RBC1[/URL] Anyway, in the end I just want a decent amount of bass, but my highest priority is the sound of the bass is super clean, no distortion, and high quality sound. Crushing bass and jamming rap songs isnt for me... I like bass, but I only like high quality bass! The cleaner the better, i hate subwoofer distortion. Do any of you pros have any suggestions? Is this going to be wayy too much for a small car like the M3? Is this going to be way more bass than the three 10" JL W1's which are nice, but more run of the mill subs. The W7 is the best sub on the market if I am not mistaken. Will it put out about the same bass I am used to but do it cleaner and sound better? Any suggestions on alternate products? Any help would be really appreciated! Lastly, I have checked ebay, crutchfield, pricegrabber and even Craigs List. Anyone have any recommendations on where else I can check for a good deal? I REALLY want to keep this under $1,000 and if I can do it for under $750 I would be very happy. I would also be willing to buy "like new" used products if any of you are looking to give me a good deal! [IMG]//content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif[/IMG] Anyway, please help!!! P.S. Keep in mind I am no expert, so if you could provide links or part numbers or whatever so i can look up your suggestions, I would sincerely appreciate it! I just want to get a good amount of bass, alot when I want it, but above all I want it to be CLEAN and SOUND GOOD. Thanks a ton in advance! [/QUOTE]
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