thanks for ur opinions guys, they are very expensive and i feel like there are better subs for half the price. working as an installer i have had the unfortunate privelage of of hearing most of the subs in their line-up and i must say that they are not very impressive.
I haven't seen anybody(including some people who are huge into high end home audio) at the local shop yet who has not been impressed with the JL stuff, especially the W6v2s and W7s.
A "better" sub than a W7 for "half" the money? That would have to be incredibly subjective.
You also have to realize, many people are getting MUCH better deals than retail AT JL dealers. I have seen many people post to that effect.
The local shop has been a JL dealer for 4 years or so. You have to take certain things into consideration(well, if you want to be fair, anyway) when comparing products.
Maybe ED(for example) makes some subs that some people just love. However, many times people have done presales with them and have waited for MONTHS to get their product. NOT having to do that(you can get a JL sub at your dealer, no problem) does hold value for some people(it sure as hell would hold value for me).
Reputations are earned, not just given out. JL has earned their reputation. The local shop has had incredible luck with their products.
This thread is pretty odd, considering, imo, the forums seem to be more flooded with "snobs" who look down upon anybody who buys a well known brand.