joeker

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the w7 is a competition subwoofer and is geared more towards audiophiles.. i dont suggest getting it unless you know what kind of bass you want to listen to.. along with the fact that a 12w7 wouldn't even in a 4080enclosure

brociouz

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Bringing this thread back to life. Has anyone tried using the JL Audio HD750 amp? It's a little more pricey but you get the extra 250 watts, volume control (instead of a bass boost), and it's supposed to be a better designed amp (better heat dissipation too). Thoughts?

joeker

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i'd go with a 1000/1 over a HD750

brociouz

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Any specific reason? A couple of the car audio installers I've spoken to said the slash series has had reliability problems.

sean2sean

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I go with the 750hd its a newer design and smaller it also produces less heat. That is what I have on my s2k along w a jl flat sub.

But then again if I were to do a new a system I would stay away from jl. They are way over priced. I spent 6g on jl eq on my s2k and it doesn't sound good as the rf setup I have in my is250

Personally I like sq. I would rather go w a foward facing sub. The foward facing rockford fostgate t1 in my is250 sounds so much better and cleaner then my jl setup with a 4080 side enclosure.

A 4080 style enclousre just cause too much rattles and distortions.

That's just my opinion

Anybody living near the 10 and 605 can feel free and come listen to my setup.

9 out of 10 ppl who has heard my setup are blown away w the sound quality.

brociouz

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Thanks for your thoughts. Yeah, JL is quite overpriced, but I have a good dealer connection so pay pretty close to cost ($600 for a 12W6v2 AND 500/1v2). What do you think causes the rattles with the 4080 enclosure? Too much bass, poor box build quality?

Pnuge88

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one simple 10w7 will do the job just perfect. i have one 12 and it's more then enough for me. i say make your own enclosure if you have the time. I also took out my stock sub and the bass travels a tad bit better i guess.. or its just in my head and theres no difference lol

sean2sean

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with the way the sub is positioned with the 4080 box, it will cause the car panels/sheet metal to vibrate and distort. causing your rattles.

by having a forward facing box and by removing the plastic cover for the arm rest... you will have less rattle and cleaner sounding bass.

ScKcBc

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back from the dead, anyone else want to chime in on the 4080 box? Removing the stock sub?

I'm considering the HD900/5 amp but I already have a slash 1000/1 and 300/4. Not sure what I want to do yet, any input? I'm really leaning towards the W6v2 as well.

Bigrahizzl

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^^^^ I was just reading this thread 30 mins ago LOL and was thinking about bringing it back from the dead

brociouz

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After speaking to a few car audio installers, it IS recommended that you remove the stock sub. Promotes venting, minimizes distortion and thus gives cleaner bass.

4080 + 12w6v2 + 500/1 or HD750 is the perfect combo. You could of course use your 1000/1, too much power is never a bad thing, just not sure where you'd mount it since that thing is huge.

shiny250

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im no big audio junky so forgive me if what i say next sounds dumb. haha but why not go with free-air subs for those who arent looking for an insane amount of bass?

brociouz

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^ Because the stock sub in the 2IS is a free air sub and it's generally agreed that there's no easy replacement for it. The stock sub is also very efficient so even if a replacement was found, it's likely the difference would be minimal.

If you want better bass, go with sealed or ported.

Sffd103

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I have a 12W6 in a JL factory box with a JL 500/1 running the sub and factory speakers up front non ML. It sounds great. I'm a bass junky too. All I added was a JL bass ****. My stereo shop did recommend the newer amp cause it could run your entire system In a small package and its digital. I would say stay with the amps you have unless you havena buyer or don't care to store them, but go with a 12w6. Not sure about the enclosure you speak of cause I have no experience with it. My box doesn't take that much room.

ScKcBc

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yea I think I may either go with a HD750/1 and just use the sub or go with the HD900/1 and just hook up the sub for now. I like the compactness of those HD amps ALOT. I posted the 1000/1 and 300/1 for sale though, Hopefully I get a buyer.