JL Subs: 10w6v2 vs. 10w3v3
03-25-2009, 01:49 PM
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JL Subs: 10w6v2 vs. 10w3v3
Thinking about putting a sub / amp combo in the E55. I've generally used Rockford Fosgate stuff in the past but I'm thinking about switching it up and going with JL Audio this time.
My question has to do with the comparison of these two subs. Clearly the w6 is a better unit but is also going to require nearly twice the power to run it cleanly and I'm wondering if it's overkill for what I'm trying to do. (suppliment the factory HK with a little more bass). I've already ruled out the W7 subs as complete overkill.
Just curious if anyone has real world experience between these two subs that they might be able to provide input.
Andy
My question has to do with the comparison of these two subs. Clearly the w6 is a better unit but is also going to require nearly twice the power to run it cleanly and I'm wondering if it's overkill for what I'm trying to do. (suppliment the factory HK with a little more bass). I've already ruled out the W7 subs as complete overkill.
Just curious if anyone has real world experience between these two subs that they might be able to provide input.
Andy
03-25-2009, 02:05 PM
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what kind of amp are you planning on using? The w6v2 has better sound quality in my opinion. I have used both and it all depends on the box and amp used. ive had the w6v2 for 3 years and it was in a daily driver and occasionally entered competitions with but you do need alot of power to run it. I've also had the w3v3 for 2 years and love it. less power to run it and in a good ported box it can be up there. Again depends on what you want to achieve. Both are good subs
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I was planning on using a JL Slash 500/1 if I went with the w6 or a slash 250/1 with the w3
Just for personal enjoyment and I don't plan on changing any other components to the stock system already in the car as I think the factory system does an OK job with the mids and highs. I'd just like to be able to pull some of the bass from the factory speakers and rely on an aftermarket setup in the trunk for that additional bass I'm looking for.
**edit**. If it makes any difference I'd like to keep the enclosure as small as possible in the trunk. I'm thinking a 1 cubic foot ported box is likely what the sub will be placed in. I'm a big fan of ported vs. sealed boxes.
Just for personal enjoyment and I don't plan on changing any other components to the stock system already in the car as I think the factory system does an OK job with the mids and highs. I'd just like to be able to pull some of the bass from the factory speakers and rely on an aftermarket setup in the trunk for that additional bass I'm looking for.
**edit**. If it makes any difference I'd like to keep the enclosure as small as possible in the trunk. I'm thinking a 1 cubic foot ported box is likely what the sub will be placed in. I'm a big fan of ported vs. sealed boxes.
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