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What sub to keep in my car
03-07-2008, 08:57 PM
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What sub to keep in my car
Well i have had both the JL 10W3V1s and Alpine 10" type Rs in my car and cannot decide which one i want to keep in my car and which ones to sell.
I switched from a roadster trunk box(2 subs) to a custom behind the seat enclosure(1 sub). I want to know your opinions on which ones you guys prefer. I like bass and i listen to SOME rap, but mostly alternative.
Secs on the box:
firing down
airspace: approx .8 cubic ft.
Powering it with Alpine 600watt amp
I switched from a roadster trunk box(2 subs) to a custom behind the seat enclosure(1 sub). I want to know your opinions on which ones you guys prefer. I like bass and i listen to SOME rap, but mostly alternative.
Secs on the box:
firing down
airspace: approx .8 cubic ft.
Powering it with Alpine 600watt amp
03-07-2008, 10:08 PM
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Originally Posted by token5gtd
you'd need more airspace than that for the Type-X, and most likely more power as well.
i see people are voting in favor of the 10W3....any reason why? Or are you just JL groupies?
03-07-2008, 10:25 PM
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Both very good sounds, JL has more clarity and Type R has more bass, and like what someone else said "JL like BMW, they charge you for the sub and the name, alpine charges only for the sub."
03-07-2008, 10:39 PM
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SOMEONE QUOTED MEEE!!! I feel like i gave good info for once haha. It really is true, i did months of research and listened to both in my car in both ported and non ported boxes, and i ended up with a non-ported Alpine type R 10"
if i wanted a 12" though, id go 12W7 before anything... nothing compares... if it were a 10 W6v2 or 10W7, id swing the other way, W3 FTL.
if i wanted a 12" though, id go 12W7 before anything... nothing compares... if it were a 10 W6v2 or 10W7, id swing the other way, W3 FTL.
03-07-2008, 10:40 PM
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i know people buy JLs sometimes for the name but i got both of my 10W3s for $100 but paid the full price for my alpines
I like them both but am not sure which one will sound better...
any others? box wont be done till late next week so i got time to decide...hell i might buy an entirely new sub but i was kinda saving the money for new components in the front.
I like them both but am not sure which one will sound better...
any others? box wont be done till late next week so i got time to decide...hell i might buy an entirely new sub but i was kinda saving the money for new components in the front.
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03-07-2008, 10:41 PM
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Originally Posted by 06g35meister
SOMEONE QUOTED MEEE!!! I feel like i gave good info for once haha. It really is true, i did months of research and listened to both in my car in both ported and non ported boxes, and i ended up with a non-ported Alpine type R 10"
if i wanted a 12" though, id go 12W7 before anything... nothing compares... if it were a 10 W6v2 or 10W7, id swing the other way, W3 FTL.
if i wanted a 12" though, id go 12W7 before anything... nothing compares... if it were a 10 W6v2 or 10W7, id swing the other way, W3 FTL.
03-07-2008, 10:54 PM
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I have the alpine MRP-M650
http://www.alpine-usa.com/US-en/prod...model=MRP-M650
should be good enough to handle one sub right?
I might just sell them all and get the new JL pie plates (the thin ones)...MMmmMMmmMM
http://www.alpine-usa.com/US-en/prod...model=MRP-M650
should be good enough to handle one sub right?
I might just sell them all and get the new JL pie plates (the thin ones)...MMmmMMmmMM
03-08-2008, 12:56 AM
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Both are great but are you aware JL is on their 3rd version of the W3. Of course matching the right amp to the sub makes a big difference. I just received the 10W3V3 in Wicked C.A.S. corner box and will be running a 500/5 amp for my complete system. I agree selling everything and upgrading.
BTW: I'm a bias & a brand name *****. Alpine for headunits, JL for speaker!
BTW: I'm a bias & a brand name *****. Alpine for headunits, JL for speaker!
03-08-2008, 01:00 AM
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this is a hard one. Both sound relatively good. I've had owned both previous. I still think the W3 is a better sounding subwoofer even though i don't feel it gets as loud as the type Rs. You can't really go wrong with either. I would lean towards JL and that's not me being bias.
03-08-2008, 05:17 AM
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I have a single JL 10w3v2. I absolutely love it. I had a custom fiberglass enclosure made to go behind the driver seat. I recently moved the enclosure under my strut bar, because it sounds better back there. But i had a 12" JL 10w3 in my old car, and loved that one too.
03-08-2008, 09:37 AM
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Both good subs, I have a 10W3V3 and it sounds very clean, but if your looking for a lot of "Bump" for like hip hop then I would go with the Type R or get a W6. The W3 has enough bump for me if you supply the optimum RMS of 300W and sounds nice with other types of music too IMO.
