What Will Get Loud And Clean On 1k Of Power??

[WhoSayWho? 5,000+ posts]

The only thing that I spotted as a possible issue with the PDX is that it doesn't have a subsonic filter. Of course this may not even be an issue. I know it wouold not be if you can control that from your HU. I also know it would not be if you ran sealed.

However, if neither of those is true I think you would have to take that into consideration, especially if your ported box was tuned relatively high. Maybe someone else would like to chime in on this.

 

[donpisto 5,000+ posts]

yeah and plus for all of u who want to help and didnt read the whole thread...whatever i get will be run off a pdx1.1000. it says 1000 at 2/4ohm....the 12w7 would be a 3ohm...how would that work???

I dont know if you still haven't gotten a definite answer, seemed like one guy said something but it confused me what he said. The PDX does 1,000w @ 2 and 4 ohms as you know. It won't make a difference if you have a sub that is 3 ohms. Anywhere betwee 2 and 4 ohms, that amp will put out 1,000w. You can run it a tad lower, but I would not recommend it. I had a sub hooked up at 1.4 ohms, had no issues, but I never pushed it hard. I wouldn't recommend cranking it at that impedence though.

 

[bcooper22 10+ year member]

The only thing that I spotted as a possible issue with the PDX is that it doesn't have a subsonic filter. Of course this may not even be an issue. I know it wouold not be if you can control that from your HU. I also know it would not be if you ran sealed.
However, if neither of those is true I think you would have to take that into consideration, especially if your ported box was tuned relatively high. Maybe someone else would like to chime in on this.

im at work and i keep jumping on so shhhh....i want ported and what would be ideal for the w7? i have a jensen (yes i like it) vm9512...lemme know if the subsonic filter is gonna be a prob...THNKS.

 

[bcooper22 10+ year member]

I dont know if you still haven't gotten a definite answer, seemed like one guy said something but it confused me what he said. The PDX does 1,000w @ 2 and 4 ohms as you know. It won't make a difference if you have a sub that is 3 ohms. Anywhere betwee 2 and 4 ohms, that amp will put out 1,000w. You can run it a tad lower, but I would not recommend it. I had a sub hooked up at 1.4 ohms, had no issues, but I never pushed it hard. I wouldn't recommend cranking it at that impedence though.

Yeah the w7 is a single 3ohm so it will be doin right around there. THANKS for clearing that up, i was still a lil concerned by all the back and forth of people.

 

[BurnOne]

seriously.. you shoulda gone w/something else.

 

[SethPhillips 5,000+ posts]

im running two Fi ssd's off of 2k, 1k each ported. and they wang!

 

[bcooper22 10+ year member]

seriously.. you shoulda gone w/something else.

I don't see why...if I'm going to be satisfied with the w7....

 

[bcooper22 10+ year member]

im running two Fi ssd's off of 2k, 1k each ported. and they wang!

It's hard to tell what one would sound like in a single ported box though...but thnks for the help.

 

[BurnOne]

I don't see why...if I'm going to be satisfied with the w7....

1. JL is overpriced.

2. Many subs have more potential w/1000 watts.

Don't take it the wrong way.. the W7 is an ALRIGHT driver, mediocre at best..

So many different companies have better build quality, potential & customer service.

If you couldn't make the decision by yourself, I don't see this sub lasting very long.. that is where the customer service part comes in handy. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/wink.gif.608e3ea05f1a9f98611af0861652f8fb.gif

Plus, I just wouldn't buy from a company that puts 3 ohm coils JUST so you buy their amps. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/crazy.gif.c13912c32de98515d3142759a824dae7.gif

 

[BurnOne]

I mean it's your choice man. I was just trying to help!

 

[SethPhillips 5,000+ posts]

It's hard to tell what one would sound like in a single ported box though...but thnks for the help.

sounded the same as 2 with less punch

 

[bcooper22 10+ year member]

1. JL is overpriced.2. Many subs have more potential w/1000 watts.

Don't take it the wrong way.. the W7 is an ALRIGHT driver, mediocre at best..

So many different companies have better build quality, potential & customer service.

If you couldn't make the decision by yourself, I don't see this sub lasting very long.. that is where the customer service part comes in handy. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/wink.gif.608e3ea05f1a9f98611af0861652f8fb.gif

Plus, I just wouldn't buy from a company that puts 3 ohm coils JUST so you buy their amps. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/crazy.gif.c13912c32de98515d3142759a824dae7.gif

Well again, thnks for the input, i def appreciate all i can get as long as it's not some ahole just bashing my decisions or opinions.

1. JL is overpriced hah i 100% agree. But I got it at a great price so I said why not.

2. I know that others would do the job, even better and for less. But I have never heard them in person and if this is a whole build I was just trying to make my OWN PERSONAL judgement as to what I thought I would enjoy. I still have 3 options at this point.

1. Resell or trade the w7 for something else and end up getting some cash with the trade.

2. Use the w7 and have everything built...live with it and my guess is be extremely happy.

3. Use it and if for some reason this is just not doing it, take it out, sell/trade, and have my system rebuilt for the new sub //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/frown.gif.a3531fa0534503350665a1e957861287.gif

 

[mrogowski 5,000+ posts]

Well again, thnks for the input, i def appreciate all i can get as long as it's not some ahole just bashing my decisions or opinions.
1. JL is overpriced hah i 100% agree. But I got it at a great price so I said why not.

2. I know that others would do the job, even better and for less. But I have never heard them in person and if this is a whole build I was just trying to make my OWN PERSONAL judgement as to what I thought I would enjoy. I still have 3 options at this point.

1. Resell or trade the w7 for something else and end up getting some cash with the trade.

2. Use the w7 and have everything built...live with it and my guess is be extremely happy.

3. Use it and if for some reason this is just not doing it, take it out, sell/trade, and have my system rebuilt for the new sub //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/frown.gif.a3531fa0534503350665a1e957861287.gif

Exactly. Try it out. If you don't like it, sell it and get something else...

 

[bcooper22 10+ year member]

Exactly. Try it out. If you don't like it, sell it and get something else...

yeah its just gonna be a hugeeee hassle and big money sucker if i have to replace sub and box that were built and made for my car (04 wrx sedan)

I really think I'll like it...hopefully?

 

[mrogowski 5,000+ posts]

Is it possible to try the unit out in a test box before investing in an all-out customized one?