JL Audio W7 : Biggest & Baddest Subwoofer

The JL Audio W7 is the biggest baddest subwoofer on the market today. JL Audio, being one of the top manufacturers of car audio systems, pushed their limits came out with the W7. The JL Audio W7 is priced anywhere between $300 and $500 depending on what size subwoofer you get. I purchased the 13″...

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What are the dimensions of a Ford Explorer Sport Trac Truck subwoofer enclosure ?

Posted by admin in Enclosure Subwoofer on July 13th, 2009 | 25 Comments

I’m looking for the dimensions of a subwoofer box for Ford Explorer Sport Trac’s because I have built custom boxes and want to build these instead of spending an ass load for one box.

I would need to know the year. It has changed a bit recently. Go to links for custom trucks with the year you are looking at.

Of course it is much less expensive to build your own, providing you know how to build speaker enclosures.

what is better JL audio or Alpine?

Posted by admin in JL Audio on July 13th, 2009 | 11 Comments

ok, so im gettin my boyfriend 2 12" speakers for his bday and i was just wondering what yall think is better JL audio or Alpine? thanks.

in my opinion, if you got the money go with JL Audio. they are good subs but are way too overpriced. they mostly sell for the brand name.

alpine are great subs too but it depends on what exact model you get. the most popular is the Alpine Type-R.

check this website, has alot of equipment and at the lowest prices you can get brand new and with warranty.

sonicelectronix.com

What are the best amp settings for a Jl audio 1000 1/v2?

Posted by admin in JL Audio on July 13th, 2009 | 3 Comments

i have a 1000 1/v2 and i set it according to the book with my jl audio 12w7-3 and the input voltage is at the 3 ohm level for input sensitivity but it just doesn’t sound loud enough is it safe to turn my input sens up?? or is it safe to bridge my 2 channels to my sub?? how should i hook this thing up so it is optimal?? i think my box is tuned to 37 hz

bridge the two channels

Can I hook my car subwoofer up to my home audio receiver?

Posted by admin in Car Subwoofer on July 13th, 2009 | 10 Comments

I know that most home audio receivers are 8 ohms, well I have a dual voice coil sub and each is rated at 4 ohms, so if I wire it to 8 ohms like this – http://www.the12volt.com/caraudio/woofer_configurations.asp?Q=1&I=42 – Would I be able to plug my sub directly into the back of my audio receiver in my house?

hey yes u can

Who makes the BADEST car subwoofer out there right now?

Posted by admin in Car Subwoofer on July 13th, 2009 | 8 Comments

I only want one subwoofer but i want it hit like a pair of subwoofers.

Roadmaster VR3

Can I install a second subwoofer and amp in my car if I already have one set?

Posted by admin in JL Subwoofer on July 13th, 2009 | 14 Comments

I have one JL Audio 12W1v2-4 subwoofer and one JL Audio A2150 amplifier. It’s already installed and everything. If I wanted to add another pair, would the wiring really be a hassle? Or would it install just as easy?
EDIT: Also, could I buy a box that holds two subs instead of buying another box that holds one? That way, they’d be right there together instead of two separate boxes/subs.

"could I buy a box that holds two subs instead of buying another box that holds one? That way, they’d be right there together instead of two separate boxes/subs"

as long as both subs are identical and both ran from the same amp.

For more info on enclosures, sub wiring methods and other tips, see my site http://spkrbox1.spaces.live.com

If I had a Alpine SWR-1542D 15" Type-R Series Subwoofer (4ohm + 4ohm) would a JL Audio 1000/1 amp be to much?

Posted by admin in JL Subwoofer on July 13th, 2009 | 3 Comments

That is too much power for that sub. The sub is rated for 750w rms and the amp is 1000w rms. That is too great a gap to for the sub. Since that amp will push 1000w like it is rated for the sub won’t last too long before it eventually fails.

is it nessesary to use foam/insulation when building a subwoofer box?

Posted by admin in Subwoofer Boxes on July 11th, 2009 | 2 Comments

i am building a bandpass subwoofer box for my car and i am wondering if it is nessesary to use foam/insulation to deaden the sound. i usually use it when i build speaker boxes but i dont know if subwoofer frequencies will resonate like mid and high ones do. in case your wondering i have 2 800 watt 12 in (generic brand) subwoofers im putting in it for now anyway.

insulation or polyfill is normally used in sealed boxes that are smaller than the manufacturer of the sub recommends. The reason we use it is to diffuse the backwaves so that the soundwaves don’t bounce back off the inside of the box and hit the back of the speaker cone. When this happens it causes the cone to vibrate and distorts or partially cancels out the sound.
If the sealed side of your bandpass box is smaller than the recommended size for the sub, filling the sealed side will help. I never use polyfill in ported boxes, it is not necessary.

where can I buy subwoofer boxes for a ‘97 silverado reg cab?

Posted by admin in Subwoofer Boxes on July 11th, 2009 | 3 Comments

I want them to fit under the seats. I’m not looking for thumping 12’s, just 8’s. I think there’s enough room 4-6" but i’m not paying $150 to have somebody build them for me. i don’t want to put behind my seats as I am 6′1 and my seat is slid back.

check this site out—www.crutchfield.com-speaker boxes.

Why does my subwoofer hit when i turn off the power to my car?

Posted by admin in Car Subwoofer on July 11th, 2009 | 37 Comments

When i turn the electric off to my car the the subwoofer hits. Any ideas why this is happening. This just started happening a few weeks ago.

Make sure your turning down the volume before you turn the car off, or better yet, turn the head unit off before you turn the car off. It is a turn off pop, but could be your amp discharging during the car shut off. Not good for the subs…Good luck

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