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[Element432 10+ year member]

12w6 or 12w7 some people have told me the w6's have better quality. which is better?

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[ctmike 10+ year member]

w6 imo. doesn't have the output of the w7 but the sq is unbelievable.

 

[cotjones 10+ year member]

depends on the amp and desired level of output

 

[cotjones 10+ year member]

the W7 is better if you have the money for it and an amp with enough power to push it they don't sound good underpowered... if you don't need the output get the w6... getting more sub than you are going to use doesn't pay off with w7's but yes they have the ability for better sound quality and output...

 

[newusername 10+ year member]

Not to disagree, but the W6v2 often sounds better than the W7; the lower inductance is pretty noticeable.

 

[Immacomputer 10+ year member]

There is no "better" only better for whatever application. I prefer the sound of the w6 when I want something more laid back and natural sounding without a ton of bottom end. I would choose a w7 if I wanted something louder that really emphasized the 25-45hz region and didn't care too much about blending well with my front stage.

 

[PatFitz9 10+ year member]

this board is gay for the w6. IMO the w7 sounds better, gets louder, and is an overall better driver. but either way, you can't go wrong.

 

[Savstyle 10+ year member]

There is no "better" only better for whatever application. I prefer the sound of the w6 when I want something more laid back and natural sounding without a ton of bottom end. I would choose a w7 if I wanted something louder that really emphasized the 25-45hz region and didn't care too much about blending well with my front stage.

very well put

and dont listen to cotjones, he is a complete idiot

 

[bikinpunk 10+ year member]

I like my w7 tuned low. I had it tuned to about 35 hz once and HATED it.

It really is relative to install and the power you have. As long as my w7 lasts, I'll never buy another woofer again because it does the job great.

 

[Element432 10+ year member]

i have one 12w6v2 and im buying another which is gonna be run off my 500/1 amp for about 2 or 3 weeks untill i can get another 500/1. i was just curious which one seemed to be better.

 

[cotjones 10+ year member]

There is no "better" only better for whatever application. I prefer the sound of the w6 when I want something more laid back and natural sounding without a ton of bottom end. I would choose a w7 if I wanted something louder that really emphasized the 25-45hz region and didn't care too much about blending well with my front stage.

dissagreement here..... but to each his own

 

[cotjones 10+ year member]

this board is gay for the w6. IMO the w7 sounds better, gets louder, and is an overall better driver. but either way, you can't go wrong.

2x except for with the w7 if you underpower it you're allmost guaranteed to hate it on the contrary, with the right setup you'll fall in love with it... don't let people in this forum fool you into thinking you can make any sub do watever you want... there is a distinct difference and reference in which the quality of the sub is based, where you go from there(with the installation) is largely personal prefference... then again don't listen to me, i'm a complete idiot

 

[Echo42987 10+ year member]

W7....thats why it's their flagship model.

It can do more, handel more, hit lower/higher, has better response, etc.

-Nick-

 

[cotjones 10+ year member]

i have one 12w6v2 and im buying another which is gonna be run off my 500/1 amp for about 2 or 3 weeks untill i can get another 500/1. i was just curious which one seemed to be better.

yeah i've heard that setup many times, with the right enclosure it will rock and still sound great

 

[cotjones 10+ year member]

W7....thats why it's their flagship model.
It can do more, handel more, hit lower/higher, has better response, etc.

-Nick-

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