Aftermarket subwoofer suggestions

SiTuner06 · 03-09-2007, 02:09 AM

I'm contemplating a single 13.5" JL Audio W7, what do you guys think? And what would I need to run this set up so that it sounds really good?

CK

crackerjack · 03-09-2007, 02:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SiTuner06

I'm contemplating a single 13.5" JL Audio W7, what do you guys think? And what would I need to run this set up so that it sounds really good?

CK

Its a great sub. Overpriced. But great. Get a JL 1000.1 mono amp and build a ported box for it and say bye bye to your trunk.

vtmn215 · 03-09-2007, 02:48 AM

if you don't add a 4ch amp and some new components and rear speakers, all you will have is MONSTROUS bass... Your mids and highs will be soo over powered. If you want something to compliment the factory system, go for a slot-ported 8 inch w3v2-4d and wire it in parallel to get the factory sub's impedance of 2 ohm. That's what im running off the factory amp until I get over this cold so I can install my LC8 and my amps

signde · 03-10-2007, 03:14 PM

i have a single 12w6v2 in a jl pro-wedge sealed box running on a 500/1

its more than enough, imo

p.s. the box is tiny, i barely lost any trunkspace at all

CivicMike89 · 03-10-2007, 08:29 PM

anyone have pics of the stock sub?

mightygoose · 03-12-2007, 02:24 AM

I personally have 2 12" Alpine Type R Subs in a custom noported running 500watts each off of one of the 1000s in my trunk. =D The other 1000 is my multichannel one for the type r speakers in my doors and back. I disconnected the stock tweeters in the front. The 2 12"s provide plenty of bass and at the right notes.

CivicMike89 · 03-12-2007, 02:34 PM

sweet got any pics of that!

regis1266 · 03-24-2007, 10:41 PM

I have a 07 Civic LX, and I want to put some subs in there. My brother in law gave me a new rockford fosgate Amp T1001BD for x-mas. And I want to go with a pair of 12" subs. What would be the best or what should I look for when I purchase these subs? Thanks.

06si · 03-24-2007, 10:44 PM

I got a set of JL audio 12W3V3's in a ported box for sale for $500 pick up if you anyone is interested. I would recommend staying away from the W7 if u have an SI cause all it will do is slow your car down. This is the exact reason why I am selling my sub setup and going with something more practical.

lostdaytomorrow · 03-24-2007, 10:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by regis1266

I have a 07 Civic LX, and I want to put some subs in there. My brother in law gave me a new rockford fosgate Amp T1001BD for x-mas. And I want to go with a pair of 12" subs. What would be the best or what should I look for when I purchase these subs? Thanks.

That is a badass amp. I hope you said thanks.

bikinpunk · 03-24-2007, 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by 06si

I would recommend staying away from the W7 if u have an SI cause all it will do is slow your car down. This is the exact reason why I am selling my sub setup and going with something more practical.

I could see that. I have the 12w7, though I don't try to go fast. That thing weighs my back end down like a motha'!

Consider if you go with a huge speaker, you're going to have to have a very sturdy box to hold it. My box alone weighs 40lbs. The sub+box= 83 lbs.

I don't necessarily agree with staying away from it just because you have an Si, but I understand your logic. Most people with an Si bought it simply to go fast in, and a heavy subwoofer would slow you down. Maybe not as noticeable as we would think, though.

mhuynh · 03-25-2007, 01:25 AM

^I got the Si because I was sure as hell wasn't gonna downgrade to an EX from a prelude.

40lb box? damn that's a lot for a box. My box for my 12w6 was only 17 pounds but it might be light because it's sealed. It's a properly built box by a professional box builder too.

I have all the trunk space I need/want. Mostly because of the amp rack though.

canebaseballer11 · 03-25-2007, 01:36 AM

I just bought a 10w6 today, my local audio shop was hacing a huge sale so I got it in the JL box for 300. Now Im just waiting for The Crutch to send me my D3 so I can get it all installed at once!

mhuynh · 03-25-2007, 01:38 AM

^^What amp are you going to run that 10w6 with? And is it the 10w6v2?

regis1266 · 03-25-2007, 10:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lostdaytomorrow

That is a badass amp. I hope you said thanks.

I sure did say thanks. I prob wouldn't buy it for myself because its prob more than I was looking for, but since it was a gift, I want to use it. I want to make sure i get the right subs for the job, without spending too much money. Any Suggestions?!?

06si · 03-25-2007, 11:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bikinpunk

I could see that. I have the 12w7, though I don't try to go fast. That thing weighs my back end down like a motha'!

Consider if you go with a huge speaker, you're going to have to have a very sturdy box to hold it. My box alone weighs 40lbs. The sub+box= 83 lbs.

I don't necessarily agree with staying away from it just because you have an Si, but I understand your logic. Most people with an Si bought it simply to go fast in, and a heavy subwoofer would slow you down. Maybe not as noticeable as we would think, though.

I am just saying that if you spent the money on an SI you would usually want to go quicker than an R18 civic. This is just gonna slow you down to the point that you should have just saved your money and gotten an EX 5spd.

bikinpunk · 03-25-2007, 11:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 06si

I am just saying that if you spent the money on an SI you would usually want to go quicker than an R18 civic. This is just gonna slow you down to the point that you should have just saved your money and gotten an EX 5spd.

Quote:

Originally Posted by bikinpunk

I understand your logic. Most people with an Si bought it simply to go fast in, and a heavy subwoofer would slow you down. Maybe not as noticeable as we would think, though.

yankeesbat17 · 03-25-2007, 11:45 AM

its a jl w7 12" sub running on a jl 500 watt amp, i think the 1000 sub and amp is gunna blow ur trunk to pieces, beacuse 3 of my friends have it at school and have had there back lights cracked and pieces in the trunk broken, but u can still get it lol

AND HERES THE VIDEO TAKEN IN THE DARK... (SOUND QUALITY IS BAD LOL)
http://www.zippyvideos.com/118480233...d_lightys_013/[/quote]

bikinpunk · 03-25-2007, 01:20 PM

^ I have a 1000/1 pushing my 12w7 and I didn't blow anything in my car. of course, I did sound deaden the trunk lid and take the time to design a proper enclosure that wouldn't resonate like a mother...

malev0lent · 03-26-2007, 02:21 PM

As far as sounding good...that would be up to you and what kind of music you generally listen to. I listen to everything...slightly more rock than anything else so I had planned on removing the factory sub and installing an 8w7. It was going to go into a custom enclosure with two aeroports (going thru the holes on the back deck were the 6.5 were removed. After looking at this for a bit I decided it just wouldnt be loud enuf for me...not even to mention how much of a pain in the arse the box build would have been. So a few weeks ago I purchased a new RE XXX 12 and a JBL BPX 2200.1 to power the beast. Between the speaker and the box I am looking at roughly 120lbs. When it is all said and done...battery's, amps, wires, and dynomat I guess it will prolly be closer to 150lbs. Removed the spare tire and building my amp rack in there.
To me this is a perfect setup...I love how this sub sounds and by the time its all said and done I will still have a trunk. If this slows my car down .1 seconds in a quarter mile so be it. After all it's a daily driver not a race car.

03-09-2007, 02:09 AM	#1 (permalink)
SiTuner06 Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: East TX Age: 20 Posts: 51 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Aftermarket subwoofer suggestions I'm contemplating a single 13.5" JL Audio W7, what do you guys think? And what would I need to run this set up so that it sounds really good? CK

03-24-2007, 10:41 PM	#8 (permalink)
regis1266 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 4 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Sub Advice is needed!! I have a 07 Civic LX, and I want to put some subs in there. My brother in law gave me a new rockford fosgate Amp T1001BD for x-mas. And I want to go with a pair of 12" subs. What would be the best or what should I look for when I purchase these subs? Thanks.

03-25-2007, 11:45 AM	#18 (permalink)
yankeesbat17 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Boca raton, Fl Posts: 122 Evan iTrader: 0 / 0%	heres mine its a jl w7 12" sub running on a jl 500 watt amp, i think the 1000 sub and amp is gunna blow ur trunk to pieces, beacuse 3 of my friends have it at school and have had there back lights cracked and pieces in the trunk broken, but u can still get it lol AND HERES THE VIDEO TAKEN IN THE DARK... (SOUND QUALITY IS BAD LOL) http://www.zippyvideos.com/118480233...d_lightys_013/[/quote]

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vtmn215 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Houston Age: 29 Posts: 393 iTrader: 1 / 100%	if you don't add a 4ch amp and some new components and rear speakers, all you will have is MONSTROUS bass... Your mids and highs will be soo over powered. If you want something to compliment the factory system, go for a slot-ported 8 inch w3v2-4d and wire it in parallel to get the factory sub's impedance of 2 ohm. That's what im running off the factory amp until I get over this cold so I can install my LC8 and my amps

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mhuynh Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 625 iTrader: 2 / 100%	^I got the Si because I was sure as hell wasn't gonna downgrade to an EX from a prelude. 40lb box? damn that's a lot for a box. My box for my 12w6 was only 17 pounds but it might be light because it's sealed. It's a properly built box by a professional box builder too. I have all the trunk space I need/want. Mostly because of the amp rack though.

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malev0lent Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 36 iTrader: 0 / 0%	As far as sounding good...that would be up to you and what kind of music you generally listen to. I listen to everything...slightly more rock than anything else so I had planned on removing the factory sub and installing an 8w7. It was going to go into a custom enclosure with two aeroports (going thru the holes on the back deck were the 6.5 were removed. After looking at this for a bit I decided it just wouldnt be loud enuf for me...not even to mention how much of a pain in the arse the box build would have been. So a few weeks ago I purchased a new RE XXX 12 and a JBL BPX 2200.1 to power the beast. Between the speaker and the box I am looking at roughly 120lbs. When it is all said and done...battery's, amps, wires, and dynomat I guess it will prolly be closer to 150lbs. Removed the spare tire and building my amp rack in there. To me this is a perfect setup...I love how this sub sounds and by the time its all said and done I will still have a trunk. If this slows my car down .1 seconds in a quarter mile so be it. After all it's a daily driver not a race car.