I have a lot of hobbies and theres always a company that people love to hate on. People mainly hate jl around here cause of the price, not cause they make shotty products. I haven't had a chance to put my w7 in other vented box beside the sealed box that I built for it. I can't imagine it can be any better than the HO box. Seriously, this thing is loud and musical. If I didn't get my w7 and HO for the price I did, I don't think I would have the chance to hear it.