Anyone running W7 subs? [Archive]

rodney

04-24-2002, 10:11 PM

Just wondering if they're really all that... I'm looking to get 2 12s. Would that be too much? Should I just get one 13.5? Also, what amp setup would be best for running 2 of these? I was thinking of getting 2 JL 500/1 amps to run each sub. Suggestions please! Thanks!

jestr

04-24-2002, 10:17 PM

I work for UPS and I loaded a W7 into a trailer. Most of the box was floating on top of another!.. I was like WTF??
Then I read the box and it said JL W7 and I was like dyam (dat mudafockin magnet is huge!) So i just flipped it upside down and everything was gravy :tongue:
Now I just need to think of a way to take one home :D
Sorry.. Just had to share my story.. Anyway.. somebody help this man out!

-Ryan-

04-24-2002, 10:30 PM

Those things better sound better than any speaker you've ever heard because they are bank. I'd rather have w3's or w6's. Just can't justify the price of the w7's.

gt3

04-25-2002, 02:11 AM

If you are going for SQ, I think one W7 will suffice. In terms of power, I think 500 watts per sub should be fine but that is as low as you should go. I have 1400 watts rms running one 12W7. The bass is definitely awesome, very deep and tight. I don't think two W7s will be necessay unless you really want to get LOUD. Plus don't forget the extra weight on the car for each additional W7 plus the box. Get the W7, it is definitely worth it.

:thumbup:

MikE46

04-25-2002, 03:09 AM

I am running two S12L7 off of a PPI 2400 Amp and you can't beat the sound. I had the JLs but I sold them for the SoloBaric. The sound is much cleaner and sharper and they hit sooooo hard.

deputydog95

04-25-2002, 07:17 AM

I've got an alpine head unit (don't buy anything else)
Xtant amps (look and sound great)
JL 12W3 subs (one pair-the box is small, price is reasonable, and they sound awesome-the W7 is very expensive and box is huge)

Mr.Stream

04-25-2002, 07:21 AM

Originally posted by MikE46
I am running two S12L7 off of a PPI 2400 Amp and you can't beat the sound. I had the JLs but I sold them for the SoloBaric. The sound is much cleaner and sharper and they hit sooooo hard.

Solobarics kicks ass. My friend have 3 10s in his Ford Escort Cab.
He uses an old Phoenix Gold M-100. (My old amp)

bender

04-26-2002, 03:28 AM

I have 2 10w3's in my 330ci and 1 12w3 in my 325ci. I like the tens better. I have the 13w7 at work, but we dont have an amp powerful enough in the store that can push it! I'm waiting on the JL 1000/1 to arrive....

GhostRider

04-26-2002, 04:07 AM

...heard a "Sunfire True Sub" for home theater use you would know why the W7 is the way to go. The SUnfire looks about the same design and runs a 2700watt amp in it. If the W7 performs half as well as my Sunfire it is definitly the SUB for my car.
:pimpin:

bender

04-26-2002, 04:15 AM

is that sunfire loud and nasty or clean and tight like the w7? I bet the MTX RFL would take that sunfire out...the RFL will sound like a pos ghetto sub, but it thumps!

TX330ci

01-21-2003, 11:10 PM

get a w7, i have a 13.5"W7 with an 1000.1

jun14scr

01-21-2003, 11:17 PM

wow this post was dugged up out of the past.. lol!

MCD007

01-21-2003, 11:29 PM

there is no way u can compare a sunfire to a w7. A sunfire is a subwoofer marvel with is flat diapraghm and passive radiator all squeezed in such a little cube with loads of power. Bob Carver is da man.

UltimateOne

01-21-2003, 11:50 PM

man this is old for suggestions.

TX330ci

01-22-2003, 01:06 AM

do a search i have the 13.5W7

BGReddy00

01-22-2003, 01:22 AM

I have the JL w6 12" i had in my car sitting in my garage i cant wait to put them back in soon they were awesome

ssabripo

01-22-2003, 10:28 AM

wish I could....:banghead:

GhostRider

01-22-2003, 06:48 PM

Originally posted by MCD007
there is no way u can compare a sunfire to a w7. A sunfire is a subwoofer marvel with is flat diapraghm and passive radiator all squeezed in such a little cube with loads of power. Bob Carver is da man. I love my Sunfire(www.sunfire.com) and it is similar but different from the W7. Based on my experience with the Sunfire the W7's will definitly be in my car at some point :D

KompressorKev

02-12-2003, 11:45 PM

i'm selling a 12w7. i never used it...$500. Bay Area, California. E-mail or pm me if you're interested. thanks.

VtecInside

02-14-2003, 12:39 AM

I'm not too crazy about the W7 ...It doesn't hit all ranges of the subwoofer bass

ARCTIC328

02-16-2003, 01:21 PM

I bought a 10 w7 and a 500/1 JL amp. JL recommends that amp for the 10 inch w7. I am waiting on the sub to come in. But the box is made already. In time, I'll do custom install with fiberglass. I hope it sounds aight. I have a JBL 12 inch sub that they gave me as a temp, it sucks balls. later

Paolo