just looking for a little kick in the back of my jimmy, and not trying
to break the bank.

I noticed I can get a 10" or a 12" with the exact same specs
(watts/rms/ohms) but was wondering what would be the benefit to using a
larger sub?



A larger subwoofer will generally give you a deeper bass output when

sims wrote:
just looking for a little kick in the back of my jimmy, and not trying to
break the bank.

I noticed I can get a 10" or a 12" with the exact same specs
(watts/rms/ohms) but was wondering what would be the benefit to using a
larger sub?



A larger subwoofer will generally give you a deeper bass output when
comparing the same mfg/model/line of sub. With that said, deep bass
output is highly dependent on how well your subwoofer enclosure is mated
to your subwoofer.

Just keep in mind that not every subwoofer is created equally and some
brands are WAY better than others, except JL Audio. Don't get me wrong,
JL Audio is expensive for a reason and that is because their Quality
Control standards are overboard. I am just saying there are subwoofers
that sound almost as good as JL Audio for a lost less $$!

what companies would you compare to JL? I was interested in them only
since the shop told me to go with them. I am not expierenced with
brands to quality in car audio, but I must say I was impressed with JL.
I was at another place tonight and they sell MTX, rockford, infinity,
and JBL. the salesman recommended the infinity, but also noted his car
is loaded with JL...

sims wrote:
what companies would you compare to JL? I was interested in them only
since the shop told me to go with them. I am not expierenced with brands
to quality in car audio, but I must say I was impressed with JL.
I was at another place tonight and they sell MTX, rockford, infinity, and
JBL. the salesman recommended the infinity, but also noted his car is
loaded with JL...

If you aren't going with a JL W6, W7, or TW5 series, I would recommend the
RE SE, Fi Q, or Zuki subs in lieu of JL Audio. If you really want to
spend some money, I would recommend the Image Dynamics IDMAX series.

I am not that anti-JL because I run a 13w6v2 in my 2006 Mustang. I also
have a pair of 10w3s that suck royally. Anyone that pays close to MSRP
for the w3 series is getting the biggest pile of crap that JL Audio
produces and the RE, Fi, and Zuki subs will walk all over them!

Check here for the subwoofers I am talking about:

http://reaudio.com/woofers.html#goto_se

https://ssl.perfora.net/www.ficaraudio.com/sess/utn;jsessionid=154914db5ced401/shopdata/0050_Speakers/product_overview.shopscript

http://www.zukiaudio.com/

http://www.imagedynamicsusa.com/products.php?Family_Id=4

I will tell you the main reason I am anti-JL audio though.... That is
because every local custom shop pushes them and pushes them HARD! The
profit margins on JL Audio equipment in general are LARGE and everyone who
drinks the JL Audio kool aid swears that JL is the best, and JL is far
from it, especially for the price!

go pioneer subs!!!!! almost impossible to beat!

I stopped at another place tonight and they had these
https://www2.visions.ca/catalogue/category/Details.aspx?categoryId=30&productId=1135&menuId=1&parentId1=27&parentId2=%27%27&parentId3=%27%27&menuLevel=2


I was looking to do all 4ohm though

go pioneer subs!!!!! almost impossible to beat!

As much as I enjoy arguing with you, I heard a pair of Pioneer 10" subs

bob wald wrote:
go pioneer subs!!!!! almost impossible to beat!

As much as I enjoy arguing with you, I heard a pair of Pioneer 10" subs a
few months back and they surprised the hell out of me! Also, they were
ordered as part of some package from Sonic Electronix where the subs and
the box were a total of $125 shipped or something crazy low like that.

Kind of reminded me of Coustic subs back in the 90s. I always talked
trash about them until a friend of mine showed up with some and asked me
to make an enclosure for him. He had this huge Sherwood 240 amp that he
used to push those 10" Coustics each in a 1.25 cubic foot sealed box, and
they were LOUD and CLEAN!

wish I could get those prices in canada. after shipping and duty
charges it works out pretty much the same as buying them here.

and I was really surprised with the 12" today at work. a guy pulled
into the work site with the ugliest mustang (newer one, hes smashed it
and its rusting out) I have ever seen. went to talk him and was
questioning the car. he opened the door pull a blanket off where the
rear seat should be and he had dual 12" pioneer premiums each with their
own amp, turned the stereo on low and rattle away. and it didn't sound
to bad. unfortunatly he will need to find a new car as the speakers
will out live his ford =)

sims wrote:
wish I could get those prices in canada.  after shipping and duty
charges it works out pretty much the same as buying them here.

and I was really surprised with the 12" today at work.  a guy pulled
into the work site with the ugliest mustang (newer one, hes smashed it
and its rusting out) I have ever seen.  went to talk him and was
questioning the car.  he opened the door pull a blanket off where the
rear seat should be and he had dual 12" pioneer premiums each with their
own amp, turned the stereo on low and rattle away.  and it didn't sound
to bad.  unfortunatly he will need to find a new car as the speakers
will out live his ford =)

I own a rustang myself, 2006, but it isn't rusting, lol!  The only
reason I ended up going with the JL Audio Stealthbox is because I was
tired of trying to fit a square peg into a round hole.  The trunk
opening on any Mustang since 1996 pretty much sucks, unless you want to
build your box in the trunk.

Also, I travel too much, so ditching the spare is not an option.  Ever
get a flat 300 miles away from home?  Try finding a replacement BF
Goodrich KDW NT in 235/50-18 300 miles away from home only to be told
that they are a special order item.

I should have just ditched that useless back seat, and I still may end
up doing so.

On Nov 19, 3:15=A0am, ChrisB <Chr...@somewhere.someplace.com> wrote:
sims wrote:
wish I could get those prices in canada. =A0after shipping and duty
charges it works out pretty much the same as buying them here.

and I was really surprised with the 12" today at work. =A0a guy pulled
into the work site with the ugliest mustang (newer one, hes smashed it
and its rusting out) I have ever seen. =A0went to talk him and was
questioning the car. =A0he opened the door pull a blanket off where the
rear seat should be and he had dual 12" pioneer premiums each with thei=
r
own amp, turned the stereo on low and rattle away. =A0and it didn't sou=
nd
to bad. =A0unfortunatly he will need to find a new car as the speakers
will out live his ford =3D)

I own a rustang myself, 2006, but it isn't rusting, lol! =A0The only
reason I ended up going with the JL Audio Stealthbox is because I was
tired of trying to fit a square peg into a round hole. =A0The trunk
opening on any Mustang since 1996 pretty much sucks, unless you want to
build your box in the trunk.

Also, I travel too much, so ditching the spare is not an option. =A0Ever
get a flat 300 miles away from home? =A0Try finding a replacement BF
Goodrich KDW NT in 235/50-18 300 miles away from home only to be told
that they are a special order item.

I should have just ditched that useless back seat, and I still may end
up doing so.

What do you think of Soundstream- I use the T4 15" subs But real
speakers
require real power!!

sherwood 240 was the smallest in the xat series..i have the 3400.
actually theres 2 zeros.

One of the things that my friend could not understand is why my Punch

that sound almost as good as JL Audio for a lost less $$!