Seeking opinions on "is it worth it" factor, to swap current 2-sub set up on a single

[dennismv]

My current set up is 2 JL Audio 10W3v3-4 10" in a sealed box, and JX1000/1D amp.

Also, JX360/4 for door speakers. It works reasonably well.

My friend is selling off a Sundown Audio Z-12 V.3 D2 12" 1500 Watt RMS Dual 2-Ohm sub only, and I am debating whether I want to get it + look for a new box & amp + installing it all + selling off my current set sub/amp.

Opinions requested!

First, is it worth it at all? Say, if the change to Sundown was $0, and instantaneous, would you suggest doing it?

Now, if the "upgrade" was say $700, and took some work, would you suggest doing it?

What change can I expect if I do the swap? Can I do hair tricks? //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/biggrin.gif.d71a5d36fcbab170f2364c9f2e3946cb.gif

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[ronin1717]

Hair tricks ...short answer probably NOT

worth the upgrade eh! subjective... A nice 2k on that Z , would make you smile in the right box....

 

[dennismv]

thanks.

it will be $400-ish for the sub, at the least, not including everything else, so I am not sure it will be that worth it (for me).

It seems that upgrading to this sub will require changing everything else aka amps, boxes, wiring, etc.

And if I go that route, there are likely other things I could do first.

And I may do better by investing into a different set up, or just staying with what I have now, as it hasn't been bad.

 

[garychoffmann 10+ year member]

If you're just looking for more output. Design and build a proper ported box. I would try that before I just swapped for something else.

 

[hispls 5,000+ posts]

400 for zv3 used doesn't sound like a real bargain. I'd say a "fair" price would be more like 300$. If you could get it for 200-225 I'd say jump on it.

Can you build your own box or will you need to pay for that as well?

You can probably get louder in a proper ported box but won't necessarily sound better.

 

[dennismv]

400 for zv3 used doesn't sound like a real bargain.

sorry didn't mention it - the condition is new, and unused but it has been sitting around for about a year, which I am thinking shouldn't affect quality that much ..

I would likely pay someone to build a box for me. Not going to try building one myself.

My preference for bass is aiming for "better" rather than "louder". That is, quality over SPL, but I do like the physical vibration effect

 

[hispls 5,000+ posts]

sorry didn't mention it - the condition is new, and unused but it has been sitting around for about a year, which I am thinking shouldn't affect quality that much ..I would likely pay someone to build a box for me. Not going to try building one myself.

My preference for bass is aiming for "better" rather than "louder". That is, quality over SPL, but I do like the physical vibration effect

Still not worth 400. You could probably find one broken for

I expect you'd do better buying some EQ or testing new boxes for the subs you have currently if you're not trying to chase numbers or something.

 

[BOOMINGRANDPA 5,000+ posts]

u can buy a good new 15 and box for like $500 (not as big as a z but it would run well on your amp)