which set of subs?

[Yitzy 10+ year member]

I need all opinions. I am planning on getting a nice system but keeping money in mind. So for subs should I get:

3 JL W0 10 inch

2 or 3 JL W0 12 inch

1 or 2 JL W3 10 or 12 inch

(how much better is a 12 inch W0 to a 12 inch W3?)

I would be putting them in a sealed box and only really want to thump without spending over a grand for the HU, Amp, and subs combined.

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[audiolife 5,000+ posts]

i would suggest 2 12w3's not that the wo's are bad ...and a memphis 500d with a pioneer 6400 (lots to choose from but it has sub out i do believe)

 

[jrmax 10+ year member]

If you are definately stuck on JL I would go with 2 12" W3's if you consider other brands we can talk. HU panasonic sony pioneer you cant go wrong really with any of those oh and ALPINE. Amp I would have to say depends on budget but a JL 500.1 could do the 2 W3's in my opinion. But i would go with maybe planet audio I love thier amps!

 

[m83x 10+ year member]

simple answer.. 2 12"w3

 

[Yitzy 10+ year member]

jrmax I am not stuck on JL its really just one of the only great brands I have heard. I just have looked at other brands and the subs need a lot more power so that entails a more expensive amp. If u have other suggestion please pass them on! Thx a bunch guys!

 

[Yitzy 10+ year member]

I was just looking around at the amps and the JL 500.1 is 400 DOLLARS! I know it is a great amp for the 2 W3's but if there's a cheaper good one I would go with it. If there is not then I may have to go with the W0's because they dont need as much power. How much less bass do they produce (a lot less excursion?)? Thx a lot for ur responses!

 

[m83x 10+ year member]

i'd suggest ALPINE MRV-T757(4ohm stable), they cost $299 at http://www.onlinecarstereo.com ....... i think it can drive your JLw3 just fine..(i think, consult others too, if u plan to get this one)

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ALPINE MRV-T757

2 channel

* 225W x 2 (4 Ohm Stereo)

* 750 x 1 (Bridged 4 Ohm)

FEATURES

* RMS Continuous Power (Watt) (at 12.0V 20-20kHz): 4 Ohm Stereo (0.08% THD) 75W x 2; 2 Ohm Stereo (0.3% THD) 150W x 2; Bridged 4 Ohm (0.3% THD) 300W x 1

* RMS Continuous Power (Watt) (at 14.4V 20-20kHz): 4 Ohm Stereo (0.08% THD) 100W x 2; 2 Ohm Stereo (0.3% THD) 200W x 2; Bridged 4 Ohm (0.3% THD) 400W x 1

* S/N Ratio 105dBA

* Frequency Response (+0, -1dB) 10-50kHz

* 24dB HP/LP Crossover (30-200Hz)

* 1-Band Parametric EQ (30-200Hz)

* Subsonic Filter

 

[Yitzy 10+ year member]

I have been debating on it and am either going with 2 12 inch W0's or a 12 inch W6 prob gonna go with the W6 and any amp suggestions for (what is rated as a 300 watt constant) W6.