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Old May 10, 2002 | 02:36 PM
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JL Audio 10's or 12's

Hey guys, i want to run a set of subs in the rear hatch off of a JL audio 500/1 amp or something similar and run either 2 w3's 12's or w0 12's. What do you guys think would be the best hitting and sounding sub b/c the price diff is only like 20 bucks.? I also am running a set of eclipse 4x6's in the front and Jl x9's in the back, The head unit is a pioneer 4300 series and it has a pre out for the sub if that stuff makes a dif. Thanks!

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Old May 10, 2002 | 07:27 PM
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if u dont like forkin out 20 bucks more get the 12s but the 10s hit plenty hard unless u r in a spl contest or something. i dont know. i am orderin my alpine typer rs next monday after i cash my check. i would look at the alpines as well.
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Old May 20, 2002 | 07:11 PM
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Go with 2 JL 15 w6's if you can afford it.
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Old May 21, 2002 | 10:55 PM
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I've got one JL 12 W6, and I love it. It is perfect for me.
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Old May 22, 2002 | 08:29 AM
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Well thanks guys but just bough 2 12" jl w0's and ran them of Jl's 250/1 mono amp and i must say, they are really descent! Yhey are as loud as i need them to go and they sound just perfect to me lol. I also built my own box so it saved me money there. When i get pix i'll post them.
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Old May 22, 2002 | 06:52 PM
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My roomate had three 10s in his mustang, then swapped them our for two 12s, and the 12's hit a LOT harder. So if I were you, I'd either get two 10s for lots of bump, or one 12 for a little less bump. I have one 12 and it's plenty since I listen to rock, alternative, etc.
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Old May 31, 2002 | 12:11 PM
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The 3rd generation Camaros act like a bandpass box pretty much. I have 2 Pioneer JL 10 W3's in my 82 Z and they hit over 130 db's. I would go with 12 W3's. They are awesome.
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Old Jun 3, 2002 | 11:48 AM
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Originally posted by 82Z28_Camaro
I have 2 Pioneer JL 10 W3's in my 82 Z and they hit over 130 db's. I would go with 12 W3's. They are awesome.


Since when did pioneer make JL W3's ?
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Old Jun 3, 2002 | 04:37 PM
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Since when did pioneer make JL W3's ?
Same thing I was thinking. That would be like having a KIA Chevy Camaro. *Shudders*
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Old Jun 4, 2002 | 03:18 PM
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Haha

someone didn't do their homework
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Old Jun 4, 2002 | 03:51 PM
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get two jl 10w3's i have those and they hit hard as **** i have a rockford fosgate bd 500 powering them so i would go with the tens buts its up to you.
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