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JL Audio 13W7 13-1/2-Inch W7 Subwoofer

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I am a big fan of bass. When I was deciding on which system to choose, it took a lot of calls and a lot of research for me to choose what I wanted. I wanted as much CLEAN bass as possible. First you have to know that theres different kinds of bass. A cheap sub or pair of subs will give you loud bass that can be heard a long way away, but doesn't necessarily sound great in the car. A high-end sub by JL Audio will be heard a mile away, and will give you DEEP bass that sounds great, and you will feel it-it will rattle everything in the car including you. In order to attain clean deep bass, you need only one of the JL 13W7 subs. If I was to turn my 13W7 all the way up, it would be hitting at nearly 150 decibles. The bass that this sub puts out lets you here things in songs that you have never heard before. Also if you get the JL 1000/1 amp, the tuning of the sub and amp combo are endless, giving you the perfect bass that YOU want. Also, 1 JL 13W7 with the right amp will hit like two 15 inch subs. The 13W7 is the real thing, it's loud, it looks good, and it's reliable. This is the best sub out there right now, no other sub gives you the amount of clean bass as the JL 13W7. In my opinion, the price is well worth it if you want the best subwoofer in the world. REMEMBER-If you are serious about having this much bass you have to know the following--#1. If you get the JL 13W7, you SHOULD wire it to the JL 1000/1 amp. This amp will give the perfect amount of power to the sub, while running reliable (1000 watts rms). For this 13W7 to truely work at its potential, then the JL 1000/1 amp is a necessity. JL engineered the 13W7 and the 1000/1 to work perfect with eack other. #2. Be careful with the wiring kit that you use. Most people will tell you 4-guage is fine, but I've heard a coupe stories where it didn't hold up. I went with 2-guage from Power Acoustic, and so far it's been great. #3. Remember what car you are putting this system in. If it is a Suburban, then fine. But if you try to put it into a small car, then you have to think about a compacitor. Some will say you don't need a cap, because the JL 1000/1 amp is so advanced, that it basically regulates itself, well this is true, but I still got a 5 farad cap from Power Acoustic. My car is a Toyota, and since the alternater is so small, it is hard for the alternater to support the system when it is really hitting at a high level (Aspecially with lights on or the AC on). A cap will store energy, and when the bass hits, the amp is pulling from the cap, and not directly from the alternator. (Most small car alternaters are 90 amps, but a larger car like a Suburban is 120 amps). AC uses about 45 amps, and headlights uses about 25 amps. And the bass from the system will hit at about 80 amps if its turned up. So now you can see why you don't put your AC on at night with your bass blasting. Also be careful on putting this sub in a trunk of a car. One guy put 1 JL 13W7 in a trunk of a Lexas, and since the sub has to breathe and have so much air, the panals of the car were exspanding an contracting, making the paint chip on the car. #4. Dynamate. You WILL need dynamate where ever you put your system. I don't have any in my car, but I am already strarting to hear things come loose, and starting to hear a difference in bass quality. Dynamate will give you bettter bass with any system. #5.A lot of bass is one thing, but a great system separates a lot of rides. If you want the whole thing, then go with a component system up front, and a couple speakers in the back (or another component set in back if the car is big). It will make a huge difference, factory speakers are not good enough. There are so many options on who to go with. I got Alpine, and they sound amazing. Theres also Polk, but Alpine has some great stuff out right now. Also, you will probably need a small amp of about 150 watts rms to run the component speakers. With this you will now have a lot of bass, but will still be able to hear the words. #6. Get a nice enclosure. Putting your sub in a good box will give you better sound and more bass. I got the JL ProWedge box with the 13W7 already in it (sealed at the factory, check JL's website for pics). This makes it good because then you know the sub is fit to the factory specs. Also, my sub can hit at around 143 decibles, but if you get a ported box, then the sub can hit at 148 decibles. #7. Get a good deck. A good cd player as the the head unit is vital. This is because you will find yourself constantly adjudsting the amount of bass that you feel like. I got the nicest Alpine you can get without a dvd player (450.00). This deck gives me an unlimited amount of options and looks good. #8. Don't ride with your windows up (mainly in an SUV). When the bass and volume are up, and the system is hitting, the pressure is so great inside, that a window will explode. Always ride with two windows 1 1/2 inches down.----------------The JL 13W7 is the ultimate in sound. But it is for the person who is going to go all out, which means getting the JL 1000/1 amp and a nice enclosure. The price is high, but it is worth it because the system will be putting out a lot of sound for a long time if it is put together right.

i have a w7 13" sub and 1000/1, its the best sub ever. it offers clean tight bass that pounds, i know its expencive buy remember you get what you pay for.drop 1000$ on a cheap system and get garbage bass, blown fuses and woofers. drop 2000$ on a w7 and 1000/1 and you'll never regret it. ihave one of each in a ported box and i will end up with 2 w7's and 2 1000/1's because jl audio is the best!!!

Ok i wont lie... if you "like" bass.. this is not for you but if you you "LOVE" bass, dont be stingy buy this! i dont care if your on a budget..save your money and buy this! you wont be looking for a new one anytime soon.. i got 2 of these and that was a mistake because 1 would have quenched my constant search for better woofers easily.. i put this is a vented box and my eyes definately hurt after using it. not to mension i almost [...] myself and im running it off of a 1000 watt JL amp.. the quality of JL has always impressed me and when they say theyre woofer can take a certain amount of wattss..IT CAN and much more.. as far as bass the only subwoofer that can compete is the Orion HCCA wich will actually take more watts that the w7 but its really really hard to tell wich is louder... i would LOVE to see someone with each in a competition... THIS IS A GOOD BUY

This is the only sub I have in my truck and it is the best one ever it is so loud and powerfull that I love it way to much to put into words

Fast shipment, Great speaker.....this sub performs better in a ported box. I installed my 1st 13w7 in a sealed box and blew the speaker in one week.

This jl audio is the best sub I have ever owned and I have ever herd. I have had a few systems in my day but never something as loud as this one the bass hits so hard and is crisp and clear with any volume you put it on every time. But you have to have the right set up on this I have this in a ported box , I have the jl audio 1000/1v2 amp and it sound great. At the moment I have the factory deck ans the factory door speakers but the sub still sound great I have just purchased a new head deck and I have new door and back panel speakers have not got them installed yet but will be very soon I willl update when I do and let you now if it makes a differenes in sound but I will say that if you looking for a good speaker you will not regret buying this one I now I don't regret it I will buy it again If I had too but I give 10stars no joke recomend to any one out there that's wants a message will there driven

This sub amazed me the second a first used it. Right now mine is underpowered by a dd3600 amp (yes, I went cheapo on the amp... I have the sub wired in series at the moment in a homeade mdf box built to jl specs. Im going to make a new box tuned to 29.77 hz and put it in my spare tire well. Im also going to wire it up to the dd in parallel... Ill just keep the volume low and hope it doesnt blow. :(. Although.. Im pretty sure the dd puts out 3600 watts only when a lightning bolt hits it!

The V-Moda is an excellent choice for earphones, if you don't mind the left earbud going out after the 4th month. I've purchased three so far and everyone of them went out around the fourth month. Needless to say I've learned my lesson.