I NEED HELP! Three JL 12W7’s or Two JL 13W7’s?

[Old_Slapper]

I've NEVER run JL products because of the price myself. I have however designed a ton of enclosures for their products all the way back to the original W6's. What I posted was not meant to start a conversation and I erred in quoting anyone. JL has a market and usually its people just dropping their credit card on the counter with goals given to the shop... lol.
I wish I had photos of the install because the quality of it put this one to shame...

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It was truly stunning... magazine quality. A product of their now defunct "Hollywood" shop where all the hi-dollar and I mean HI-DOLLAR installs were built.

There's nothing like clean installs. One thing I miss about installing is being able to get creative and show off my skills. Not too many people are willing to flop down the cash for that, any more.

Here is a picture of my last big project I worked on. It was in a few magazines, including Trukin. I am not sure what the others were.

 

[Jimi77 Premium Member]

There's nothing like clean installs. One thing I miss about installing is being able to get creative and show off my skills. Not too many people are willing to flop down the cash for that, any more.

Here is a picture of my last big project I worked on. It was in a few magazines, including Trukin. I am not sure what the others were.

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Very nice!!!!

 

[Old_Slapper]

Of course, there are always the basic and fun installs. Maybe I should find this forum's place where we are to post our custom installs.

 

[G I JOE 8991]

For shnits and giggles, I looked up the price of the 12W7's. They are $1400! That is the most ridiculous price I have ever seen for a sub. Why does JL Audio think their W7's are worth so much money? There are other brands that make subs that sound just as good and loud, if not better and louder, for half the money.

JL, you're pricing yourself out of the industry.

 

[G I JOE 8991]

I agree to some extent, when you set up a W7 properly and have heard it is when you finally find that answer. Not much to compare it to

 

[Old_Slapper]

I agree to some extent, when you set up a W7 properly and have heard it is when you finally find that answer. Not much to compare it to

Don't get me wrong. I believe they are an outstanding sounding subwoofer. Up until about 10 years ago, I have installed quite a few of them since the day they were first introduced. Heck, in the earl 2000's W7's were one of the most common subs I would install. Comparing them to the competition, there are a few other brands that would compare. RE Audio, Hertz, Focal, just to name a few. Take a listen to an RE Audio XXX and it will make you change your religion.

 

[Stylesinc2309]

I just paid a shit load of money for a system to be custom built/installed in my Tahoe. I bought 3 JL Audio 12W7’s…Each powered with their own JL XD1000/1 Amp. Of course I bought some highs and got another little amp for them, Two extra batteries, Etc…My question is which is the better setup? Which would produce more decibels?? Three 12’s or Two 13’s????
I drop my truck off Monday for the install so I got until then to change my mind. I love car audio but I’ll be honest…I’m far from an expert. I’ve always wanted some W7’s so thankfully I’m finally in the position to make it it happen. I chose the Three 12’s. I would’ve loved to get Four of them but damn they’re expensive. No joke…I’ve got 11k wrapped up in all of this. I bought ALOT of shit though. I would appreciate any and all feedback. Mainly I want to know which would produce the most decibels?? The Three 12’s or The Two 13’s??

 

[Stylesinc2309]

As an old school bass head your system is mainly a soundquality system. The 3 12's have more cone area and generally will do better. But you could have spent way less money on either some deaf bonce or b2 audio etc and would have hit way harder than the jl's. But if jl's is your go to then you got top of the line for jl audio...