JL 10w6V2 sounds like crap !

[TXslade 10+ year member]

Need some help guys ,

I just installed an MTX 600/1 amp and a 10w6v2 in my range rover.

I was upsold from two Boston 10" G2's in boston's own factory box with the expectation from the sales guy that 1x10w6 would pound harder.

Turns out once installed the sound quality is horrible.

from 40-80 hz, its incredibly loud and boomy, totally unresponsive and muddle with virtually no "hit"

above 100 hz, there is a total drop off in SPL. absolutely zero midbass.

ive screwed around with the crossover knobs on the amp and positioning of the box etc with little results.

its a prefab pro form sealex box ~1.2 cubic feet which i know is nearly twice the recommended size for this speaker, but im shocked as to how the speaker will basically refuse to play anything between 100-250hz.

When i called the installer, he immediately tried to sell me a custom enclosure and/or fiberglass enclosure.

i was like wtf ? i already spent a couple hundred more than i expected and now you're hitting me up for another 500 ?

thoughts ? help please !

- a

2007 range rover sport supercharged with KH logic 7 system.

Line out from factory amp to MTX running bridged at 2ohm.

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[GlocksRock 10+ year member]

try using a box with the correct airspace, then let us know your impressions.

 

[BloodyGuts335i 10+ year member]

change the box dude. it makes a ton of difference. trust me, I been there. prefab boxes will not do the job on a sub like that.

 

[ramos 5,000+ posts]

1. Output wise it probably isn't going to be as loud 1 10" vs. 2 10's

2. As was said get a new enclosure. The w6v2 is one of the better sounding subs I have heard

3. WHY OH WHY on gods green earth do you want a subwoofer playing 100-250hz ?????

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[James Bang 5,000+ posts]

1. Output wise it probably isn't going to be as loud 1 10" vs. 2 10's 2. As was said get a new enclosure. The w6v2 is one of the better sounding subs I have heard

3. WHY OH WHY on gods green earth do you want a subwoofer playing 100-250hz ?????

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if so, buy a si vag v4

 

[KOL 10+ year member]

Ever hear the term, 90% install 10% equipment?

Build yourself a sealed box ~.7 ft^3

 

[BloodyGuts335i 10+ year member]

Ever hear the term, 90% install 10% equipment?Build yourself a sealed box ~.7 ft^3

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[ramos 5,000+ posts]

Ever hear the term, 90% install 10% equipment?Build yourself a sealed box ~.7 ft^3

your math is wrong //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/tongue.gif.6130eb82179565f6db8d26d6001dcd24.gif

 

[mlstrass 5,000+ posts]

and get some mids to play midbass...

 

[TXslade 10+ year member]

So after speaking with the shop manager, he offered to replace the box and sub with my original idea of either the two 10" G2's or single 12" G2's from Boston in the boston sealed enclosures.

ive done some research and searching around the G2's and looks like they are overall a pretty decent sub for the value.

what is everybodies impression of how these two configurations would sound vs. a 10w6 in its "correct" .625 cf sealed enclosure?

-a

 

[ramos 5,000+ posts]

Either or really, the g2's are pretty decent subs. Both would sound good, but the output edge would go to the 2 vs. one driver. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

 

[GAM3OVR 5,000+ posts]

1. Output wise it probably isn't going to be as loud 1 10" vs. 2 10's 2. As was said get a new enclosure. The w6v2 is one of the better sounding subs I have heard

3. WHY OH WHY on gods green earth do you want a subwoofer playing 100-250hz ?????

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My thoughts exactly

 

[JayRich 10+ year member]

My thoughts exactly

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[JayRich 10+ year member]

Pre fab boxes can make the best subs sound terrible. Plus its hard to get louder than 2 10's with one just because of the surface area difference. why dont you see if they can hook you up with a custom to spec box for your troubles and stick with the jl

 

[cotjones 10+ year member]

I love lamp.

teh 10w6v2 sounds very good and has decent output, install is f'ed.