JL 13w6v2 vs RE SE 15"

[GAM3OVR 5,000+ posts]

I've got a tough choice to make for my daily driver...

No matter what I chooze, it's going to be sealed.

For SQ reasons.

I just can't decide wether or not to go with my 13.5" w6v2s or my 15" RE SE's

SO FAR:

JL: 5

RE: 5

FYI, each sub is going to be individually chambered, (fiberglassed) //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif, and painted to match color of car for a very sexy look.

Each sub will be powered by a JL 500/1

I'd make a poll but it's not working so just say what you think

BTW SPECS for 13w6v2:

13" Dual 4 Ohms W6v2 Series Subwoofer

Power Handling: Peak 1500 watts / RMS 750 watts

Impedance: Dual 4 ohms

W-Cone: Unibody design, extremely stiff and light

Woofer surround type

Floating-Cone attach method: ensures proper surround geometry for better excursion and voice coil alignment

Plateau-reinforced spider attachment: relieves stress from the spider at high excursions

Pole and cone venting: removes hot air during high power operation to improve sound quality and reliability

Forced-air-cooled aluminum alloy frame: enhances power handling and sound quality

Highly optimized motor systems: reduce distortion, and improve transient behavior

Large, progressive-roll spiders: optimized to controls long excursion without limiting it

Customizable trim ring can be painted to match installation colors

Dual 4 Ohm 2.75" diameter, 4-layer voice coils

Kapton voice coil former

SPECS for 15" RE SE:

Nominal Impedance -Znom: Dual 4 ohm

Thermal Power Handling -Pe: 600 W

Force Factor -Bl: 17.75

Electrical Q Value -Qes: .55

Mechanical Q Value -Qms: 4.3

Total Speaker Q Value -Qts: .49

Free Air Resonance -Fs: 22 Hz

Equivalent Compliance -Vas: 209 liters

One-Way, Linear Excursion -Xmax: 18 mm

Efficiency - SPL 1W/1m: 88 dB SPL

Effective Piston Area -Sd: 810 cm^2

DC Resistance -Re: 2.8 ohm

Mounting Depth - 7.75”

Mounting Hole Diameter - 14”

Overall Diameter - 15.5”

Bolt Hole Circle - 14.75”

Motor Width - 6.25”

Motor Depth - 3.25”

Basket Depth - 4.5”

Displacement - .17 cu. ft.

Weight - 23 lbs

Dual Composite 2-piece Cone

Rubatek Foam Surround

Cast Aluminum Basket

Tork-Tite Terminal

3" 4-layer Aluminum Voice Coil

FEA Optimized Motor Structure

Triple Stack Maganets

Progressive Spiders

Wrap around Rubber Gasket

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[GAM3OVR 5,000+ posts]

btw I have both subs.

So IDK, I do however have all other amps JL, so maybe just match it up?

IDK

Very undecided atm. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/frown.gif.a3531fa0534503350665a1e957861287.gif

 

[GAM3OVR 5,000+ posts]

bump?

any opinions?

 

[dragnix 5,000+ posts]

never heard the SE, but i've heard the w6v2 and they're beastly subs. I say go with the JL since you already have it.

 

[jerod187]

well ive only heard 2 13w7s off 2 jl 1000s, and i was nothing but impressed with the SQ and how loud they get and the 13w6 have even better SQ then the W7s so id do jl, and just because to match up the JL equipment lol

 

[GAM3OVR 5,000+ posts]

never heard the SE, but i've heard the w6v2 and they're beastly subs. I say go with the JL since you already have it.

Thanks for the input, I had one 13w6v2 and I was very impressed with it, but I also heard a lot of good about the RE SE's so I ended up buying them localy.

But now when it got down to me making a choice, I'm stuck with my thumb in my arse. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/frown.gif.a3531fa0534503350665a1e957861287.gif

well ive only heard 2 13w7s off 2 jl 1000s, and i was nothing but impressed with the SQ and how loud they get and the 13w6 have even better SQ then the W7s so id do jl, and just because to match up the JL equipment lol

w6v2/tw5 Is the best lineup JL has to offer, IMO

thx for the input //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

 

[GAM3OVR 5,000+ posts]

moar opinions plz //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

 

[Kicker Guy 10+ year member]

I like the SE personally. I think they sound great and you can get them pretty cheap.

 

[GAM3OVR 5,000+ posts]

I like the SE personally. I think they sound great and you can get them pretty cheap.

I already have both subs, the JL's and the RE's

so I'm not worried about that

Have you ever heard a JL 13w6v2?

 

[00RedRT 10+ year member]

I have a JL 13w6v2 in a sealed cabinet, downfiring in the club cab of my truck. It is powered by a 500/1v2 amp. This is absolutely a wonderful SQ setup, as is most subs in the W6v2 line up from JL. I have no experience with the RE sub. But I can't imagine a 15" sub being a better choice for SQ. Even the 12w6v2 is probably a better choice for SQ, but the 13w6v2 does have a little lower extension, which is why I opted for that. It's a gamble in a SQ setup, but I feel it's worked out especially in a sealed cabinet.

 

[GAM3OVR 5,000+ posts]

I have a JL 13w6v2 in a sealed cabinet, downfiring in the club cab of my truck. It is powered by a 500/1v2 amp. This is absolutely a wonderful SQ setup, as is most subs in the W6v2 line up from JL. I have no experience with the RE sub. But I can't imagine a 15" sub being a better choice for SQ. Even the 12w6v2 is probably a better choice for SQ, but the 13w6v2 does have a little lower extension, which is why I opted for that. It's a gamble in a SQ setup, but I feel it's worked out especially in a sealed cabinet.

Yes, this is why I also chooze the 13w6v2 over the 12"

69% more air & a few hz lower.

 

[dragnix 5,000+ posts]

I have a JL 13w6v2 in a sealed cabinet, downfiring in the club cab of my truck. It is powered by a 500/1v2 amp. This is absolutely a wonderful SQ setup, as is most subs in the W6v2 line up from JL. I have no experience with the RE sub. But I can't imagine a 15" sub being a better choice for SQ. Even the 12w6v2 is probably a better choice for SQ, but the 13w6v2 does have a little lower extension, which is why I opted for that. It's a gamble in a SQ setup, but I feel it's worked out especially in a sealed cabinet.

the size of the sub won't hurt the SQ //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/fyi.gif.9f1f679348da7204ce960cfc74bca8e0.gif

 

[GAM3OVR 5,000+ posts]

the size of the sub won't hurt the SQ //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/fyi.gif.9f1f679348da7204ce960cfc74bca8e0.gif

x2 on that

I think an 18" FI Q I heard was pretty dam good.

just cuz its big don't mean it can't sound good

 

[GAM3OVR 5,000+ posts]

moar opinions? //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

thx

 

[00RedRT 10+ year member]

I don't disagree with that. It's just that when go with a bigger sub, they become less efficient without additional power. Add to that the recovery time from the cone and you can introduce distortion more easily. Today's subwoofers aren't very efficient, I came from the heydays of car audio in the late 80's & early 90's when a sub could be ran with a 150 watt amp.LOL Today's subs hit harder, have more excursion, and just require much more power.