what would be louder/cleaner...one 13.5 jl audio w7 or two jl audio w6v2s (prolly 12")

 

Thats a tough question, both are gonna sound clean as you can get w the right amp. I think the 2 w6's will be louder, but it really depends of how they are enclosed. so what r u planning?

 

yeah definitely no way to know without more info. sealed vs ported enclosure, what size, what amp...etc. arent the w6's dual 4ohm and the w7 dual 1.5ohm?

 

right now i have 1 13.5in JL w7... either subs im gonna port them for sure...maybe just maybe bandpass....so the amp will be a jl 1000/1 and of course a jl clean sweep

 

i think bandpass will ruin the musicality of the w7. it's such a fantastic sub...i would say do the single w7 in a huge ported enclosure tuned to like 37hz. boom...

or sell the amp and sub and get a RE XXX 15" with a us amps 2000x and remove some paint and screws randomly throughout the car. .

 

or not lolllll im sticking with jl

 

How will you integrate the amps with the factory head unit?

 

jl clean sweep

 

i was thinkin of jus doing 1 jl 1000/1 and 1 13.5 w7 in the trunk and replacing the stock sub with a w3v2

 

i was thinkin of jus doing 1 jl 1000/1 and 1 13.5 w7 in the trunk and replacing the stock sub with a w3v2

 

Here's my real simple but killer sounding setup in my leased E55.
JL Audio 1000/1 Amp for two 12W6V2 subs in a custom ported box.
JL Audio 450/4 Amp for Focal K2 Power speakers.
JL Audio CleanSweep.
The box you choose is crucial to the performace of your subwoofer(s). I had a very experienced installer make mine. I had the factory sub removed for sound passage into the cabin from the rear shelf (full of DynaMat). No cutting done whatsoever anywhere on my car.

 

would you recommend two w6v2's or 1 13.5 jl w7..maybe replace the stock sub with a w3v2 as well...of course a jl 1000/1 to the w7

 

I don't have any experience with the 13W7's other than seeing them in dB drags & SPL contests. They are total overkill for daily driver applications and pretty expensive too, IMO. Get 2 12W6 for tight, clean, loud bass. That's is more than adequate. Just my .02

 

Thing is I already have a jl 13.5 w7 in my garage which i took out of my old car...so im thinking if i should trade it in for 2 w6v2z or keep it....adding one more would be an over kill right?

 

I had a 13w7 powered by the 1000/1 amp,and that thing is crazy loud not to mention it weighs a ton!!! Now I have a 12w6v2 powered by the 500/1 and I really think that is just right and not overkill like the 13w7.

 

I say get the two 12W6's & get rid of the 13 if you can.
Invest in a proper sized PORTED box and make sure the guy that fabricates it is a pro. Hey, it's only money...

 

Whatever you buy...just make sure you power it properly. I have a single 13W6 powered by a 1000/1 to ensure the sub gets CLEAN power at it's limit. The fastest way to kill a speaker is to underpower it and then push it to it's limit.

Good luck...

 

How does it sound?...and a 1000/1 should be plenty for a 13w7 right?

 

why do you say i should get 2 12z? also will one 1000/1 be enough power to them?

 

JL 1000/1 is plenty of clean power for 2 12W6's. Trust me.

Check out my old thread from a year ago it's kinda related to this thread. JL Audio rules!

https://mbworld.org/forums/showthrea...ghlight=pulled

 

Torquey is right...the 1000/1 is a stout amp and the 12W6's can take some punishment (from JL's site there comfort range is at around 500w).

As far as how it sounds, I don't know how it sounds yet...I'm just telling you from past experience with regard to subwoofers and their power needs. I've been with my car for 2 days in the past 5 weeks. The 1st three it was with my tuner getting all the go fast/stop quick stuff put on, then I went overseas for 10 days. Since I've been gone and upon my return, the 55's been at my A/V installer. He'll have it for another 10 days or so...it's getting a COMPLETE overhaul.

My installer is putting together a digital pic diary of the whole install, so I'll post it on the forum. Also, he was an IASCA judge so I am sure the quality sound will be there. I'm just getting antsy not having my baby for so long.

PS JL does rule...

 

hey what;s the installers name, i used to do IASCA back in the early 90's living in FL, and I always went to SBN in Daytona.

 

Jason Grandmaison...his new shop is in Tampa, Florida...Carisma Audio.

 

so i herd changin out the stock sub makes it......sound like **** ...anyone have any comments on wat ive herd (what i herd not wat i think so dont start an online ffight loll)

 

Any aftermarket sub sounds better than stock sub.