JLW6v2 vs.IDMAXD2

[baker001 10+ year member]

I am getting ready to replace my sub(JLw0 10). I was trying to decide on the IDMAX12-D2 or the JLW6v2. I want great sq and the ability to get loud. I have a 99 honda civic hb. Which ever sub I choose will be in a sealed enclosure. I have a JL 500/1 to push it. Which sub would do the best job.

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[mattmcss 10+ year member]

IDMAX would get my vote

 

[chadillac3 10+ year member]

I've used both, and I prefer the sound of the W6v2 more. The MAX is a nice sub, though; I think it's a win-win in this case.

 

[thehardknoxlife 10+ year member]

From what I read the IDMAX gets louder and is on par with the w6 in sq. I would say the w6 would probably be better sealed. I've never heard an IDMAX so I'm no expert.

 

[baker001 10+ year member]

I saw the ED's(12")on ebay for 99 bucks shipped, how do you think they compare to the jl's.

 

[Matth3wJL 10+ year member]

http://forums.trailvoy.com/showthread.php?t=6409

 

[munchies 10+ year member]

never heard an idmax so i cant say im an expert but with 500 rms im going to say w6 gets my vote

 

[JoeHemi57 10+ year member]

IDMax over w6v2 in every way imo.

 

[SATX210]

i have a 12W6v2 for sale. 215plus shipping

 

[00maxima 10+ year member]

kinda wondering the same thing

 

[James Bang 5,000+ posts]

wtf what kind of question is this? w6 or IDMAX? IDMAX all the way in every aspect. SQ or output and 500w is all you need for MAXs. I've heard both and I'll say IDMAXs would be the best choice.

 

[00maxima 10+ year member]

so your think that 500 watts is enough to push an idmax. i was also wondering would the suround wrinkling on the idmax cause it not to last as long, like would the surround break or crease there?

 

[dmcfirestar500 10+ year member]

500w rms is enough to push the IDmax pretty well. I run mine sealed 1.5cu' giving it 1500w rms (gains set low) and I would highly recomend it. I've had mine wired to a 4 ohm load (giving about 500wrms) and she loved it, still hit great lows and got almost as loud as it does with the 1500w I'm giving it now at 1 ohm.

 

[00maxima 10+ year member]

how well does it hit/punch in that box? sry to jack your thread

 

[bobo244 10+ year member]

never heard an IDMAX but go listen to a w6v2 in a store and tell me its not amazing.

caraudiomag.com rated the 12w6v2 as the best sounding woofer they ever tested.

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