New sub setup

[slboytoy]

After years and years of abuse, I finally had enough of fixing the tinsel leads on the 8 year olds JL W3 (version 1). I had 2 12" in a sealed box. Looking for new options for the summer tunes. I have a custom computer setup in my car. Setup in sig.

The fusion amp will run 2 sets of components speakers. I already have 1 set of boston's and looking for another door set. (I'll post that up in the component speaker section). I don't want to upgrade my amps, so I'm staying with the JL 500/1 amp for subs. It pounded the W3's good enough for my ears (I'm getting old, 30)

So I have lots of ideas, price isn't an issue.

Replace the 2 12" W3's with the new versions, and do a ported box.

1 crazy 12" sub (at 500rms)

or 2 different subs (like Sundown that I see everyone loves around here)

• The amp is 500RMS, so I'm sticking around that area.
  
• I will have good components upfront for SQ ($300 dollar range)
  
• Price isn't an issue for sub (or subs)
  
• 2 subs or 1 great sub
  
• 2 old JL W3 was good enough for my liking, I'm not doing DBL shows
  

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[slboytoy]

Since the amp is only 500rms, would I even bother with any 1 good 600rms subs? SA-12, JL W6

or step it down to 2 lower class subs = SD-2. SA-8, JL W3

 

[RangerDangerV2 5,000+ posts]

if you are looking at 500 watts and sundown, there is the e or sa series... other wise the ssa dcon could handle 500 watts if you had it in the right enclosure...

 

[NateDawg122 10+ year member]

Probably should go with the Sundown SA series. Right in your power range.

 

[dirtyunclerandy 10+ year member]

If you can afford it, the w6 would be an excellent choice.

 

[tat2bass 10+ year member]

^^^ This. If the price isn't an issue for you, a W6 is perfect. Will hit as hard as your 2 w3's also. Since you are looking for SQ with just a little thump there is a guy on here selling a Morel sub that would be amazing for what you are going for. Just look in the subwoofer classifieds section. Not sure if it is still available though