i was thinking of going with only sub in my trunk but wasnt sure which one to get. what would sound better in the trunk of a VW jetta, a kicker 12L7 or a JL 12w6v2? ported or sealed box?
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a kicker L7 with a sealed box sounds the best..be sure to look at kicker.com for specific box measurements to get the most out of ur sub..
i use an L7 in a sealed enclosure - sounds great. but from what i've heard, the W6v2 is also a great sub. it's a toss-up. you can't go wrong either way.
if you just can't decide, i'd go with the sub that looks better in your car.
whichever sub you go with, use a vented box if you want to get loud SPL, use a sealed box for better SQ and deeper bass. there are exceptions to this rule, but in my experience it's usually the case.
JL W6v2 has better sound quality, L7 is more SPL inclined. The square design adds uneven stress points, and needs bracing to counter that (more mass), it has more chance of cone flex, limited excursion due to surround design, lead slap issues, the motor design is more SPL inclined, linearity isn't as good. All adds to more distortion and degraded SQ.