two jl 15w3s or 1w7

[shorty24sev 10+ year member]

what should i get. two jl 15w3s or one w7. i hear the w7 is really good but would one out do two w3. i would have a jbl 1200.1running either the two or just the one w7. what should i get?

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[JL Playa RU 10+ year member]

Well I'd have to say I've never listened to 2 15"JL W3's or the W7 but I can tell you by common knowledge they both hit hard. I'd say that the W7 will most definitely get you more bass but probably not as good in the SQ categorie as well as the W3's but you'll spend less more than likely on the W7.//content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/biggrin.gif.d71a5d36fcbab170f2364c9f2e3946cb.gif

 

[MikeofTulsa Moderator]

actually my understanding is the w7 is a sq sub..but i could be wrong...

 

[zane 10+ year member]

With the W7's SGLC (short gap long coil) design- it would naturally appear to be more SPL warrented. However, in this case, this design increases the speakers BL linearity and reduces distortion- thus making it suitable for SQ purposes.

Personally, I have found that the w7's claims are a bit over-exaggerated. Frequency response is limited by the massive surround that reduces cone area, as well as the general motor structure in general. Slight breakup and distortion is present at lower frequencies and midbass respose also suffers on the other side of things. JL did design a very good subwoofer, however, there are still room for improvements. IMO- the w7's are sonically no different than the w3's and hold little advantage over them.

The price that the W7's boast is by far way too much-any way you look at it.

Go with the W3's, and enjoy! They are some fantastic subwoofers and should give you several hours of listening bliss.

take it easy,

-zane

 

[shorty24sev 10+ year member]

thanks guys, i 'm gona go with the two 15w3s

 

[blackgeltabs 5,000+ posts]

good choice