W6 v2 a big step down from W7's??
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Bronze Member Username: Justinsane110Atlanta, GA USA Post Number: 15 Registered: Apr-04 | Just wanting some feedback from those that have had/used/heard both if the W6 v2 is a substantial steb down from the W7? Currently I'm running 2 13W7's in my 05 Escalade (1000/1 to each of them) in approx, a 10cu. ft. box and have had them for 2 years now and absolutely no regrets. 2 sets of ZR's in the front doors, XR's in the back, 3 Alpine touchscreen monitors. More toys than I know what to do with, lol. http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b365/JustinSane110/Back2.jpg http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b365/JustinSane110/door-2.jpg http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b365/JustinSane110/Front-2.jpg But, I've decided to switch up and put the truck up for sale as is, and get a 2007 Corvette, done the truck thing for 4 years now and its time for a little speed. I'm leaning towards going with 2 12W6 v2's running on 1 1000/1, and 1 set of ZR's up front, XR's to fill out the back on a 450/4. Now would this still hit comparably since of course the enclosure is gonna have to be smaller but the vehicle space is going to be smaller as well. I'm not too concerned with knocking mirrors down and crushing overhead dome lights like I did in the Escalade, lol. Just don't want to be making TOO big of a downgrade. Thanks. |
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Gold Member Username: FandimReno, Nevada United State... Post Number: 1339 Registered: Jun-05 | With two W6's powered by a 1000/1 and the space available in a corvette, compared to two W7's with a 1000/1 each in a 10 cubic foot box.. The downgrade will be extremely significant. The sound quality will be utterly fantastic.. But you're going to probably have around (this is guessing, a lot is dependant on the enclosure, of course) probably halved amount of output.. The 10 cubic foot box, and double the power - along with one of the best SQL subs out there.. Going to a small box, with a pure SQ sub, and half the power... Yeah. Huge difference. Huge. |
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Gold Member Username: RedlinerWilmington, Ma Post Number: 2326 Registered: Jun-05 | 2 complete,y diffrent styles sql and pure sq but it will still get loud and sound absolutely amazing |
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Gold Member Username: Basshead86Google is your Friend, FL Post Number: 5654 Registered: Aug-05 | i think you will notice a HUGE difference... you have essentially unlimited room in the 'Lade. how big is the trunk in the Corvette? isn't it sealed from the cabin as well? considering those 2 factors and the fact that you will be going from 2 essentially 15" SQL subs to 2 12" SQ subs with limited room, you will notice a big difference in loudness.  BTw...how do you like those ZR's? i have heard nothing but good things about them. |
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Gold Member Username: Chaunb3400Huntsville, Alabama U.S. Post Number: 8862 Registered: Jul-05 | im getting a 07 vette 2 yea.... and yes u will notice a diff in the sound....also any reason ur stuck on JL??? |
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Gold Member Username: Basshead86Google is your Friend, FL Post Number: 5659 Registered: Aug-05 | i was wondering the same thing^^^ |
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Silver Member Username: BobimpactDanbury, CT US Post Number: 125 Registered: May-06 | I'm guess because JL sounds really good. |
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Gold Member Username: Basshead86Google is your Friend, FL Post Number: 5665 Registered: Aug-05 | good call bob. |
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Silver Member Username: DelsolePost Number: 826 Registered: Feb-05 | yall know you could put a 1000/1 on each if your buying a 13w6v2, i meann the w7's would still be louder but the 13's would be louder then the 12's. |
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Silver Member Username: DelsolePost Number: 827 Registered: Feb-05 | or you could run a couple A1800's |
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Bronze Member Username: Justinsane110Atlanta, GA USA Post Number: 17 Registered: Apr-04 | MuDDy: The C6 Corvette's trunk isn't sealed off from the cabin, its a hatch and the cargo area is somewhat of a wedge shape. http://photos.ebizautos.com/6085/1191756_33.jpg As far as the ZR's, I've been completely satisfied with them and would recommend them if you're considering it. One concern I do have though, would 2 13W6's or 2 12W7's overpower the space given in the vehicle? I'm almost positive the enclosure space won't be an issue, just worried that actual vehicle space might pose a problem which is why I'm looking into 12W6's at the moment. |
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Silver Member Username: Denali_on_22sMaryville, TN Us Post Number: 162 Registered: Feb-06 | Well... the carpet shown there is just a cover over the back spare isnt it? You could build a custom enclosure by taking out the spare and whatever else is under there and get 2 12 W7s or maybe even 2 13 w7s facing upwards... I would say you could get a good 4.5-5 cubic foot box and you would still be pounding... plus sh!t gets loud in a hatchback the box would have to be built awkwardly though.. so i dunno id say 2 12 w7s is doable |
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Bronze Member Username: Justinsane110Atlanta, GA USA Post Number: 18 Registered: Apr-04 | Reece, I'm not positive on this but I dont think the spare is inside the hatch on the C6's. What I'm thinking of doing though is having seperate fiberglass enclosures done one behind each seat designed kinda like the Speedster tonneau covers for convertibles. http://img175.imageshack.us/img175/2268/untitled1ug2.jpg Either have them come up like that or have them completely raised and shaped kinda like bullets. |
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Silver Member Username: Crayola0Wisconsin Post Number: 969 Registered: Jun-06 | another thing ull notice is the price difference |
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Gold Member Username: Basshead86Google is your Friend, FL Post Number: 5683 Registered: Aug-05 | oh ok Justin...i see now. if oyu can fit the W6's in there without sacrificing too much box space, then i don't think it will be nearly as bad as i thought. good luck man. |
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Gold Member Username: Dustin3Tigard, OR U.S. Post Number: 3398 Registered: Oct-05 | just get some other subs.. you would save money and you could get some subs that are AS loud as the W7. i like the W6's over the w7 anywayz |
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Bronze Member Username: Justinsane110Atlanta, GA USA Post Number: 23 Registered: Apr-04 | bassman, what would you recommend? I like the loudness of the W7's but I also enjoy the range they can deliver. It was mainly JL's overall quality in their whole product line that has me sold on JL. It's something of a pet peeve of mine to keep the amps, speakers, and subwoofers all the same company since I do participate in shows from time to time and personally I feel it looks more professional. |
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Bronze Member Username: Justinsane110Atlanta, GA USA Post Number: 27 Registered: Apr-04 | Going to talk to the guys at my shop tomorrow and come up with a gameplan for the next setup. I'm leaning towards 2 12W7's after a little more consideration. Hopefully I'll be set one way or the other after that (doubtful, but we'll see, lol). |
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