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Old Dec 21, 2002 | 03:13 AM
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Default SoloBarics, JlAudio, or Infinity Subs?

Decided to upgrade to Subs. I can't really decide on what to get. I was thinking SoloBarics 12"L5's, Or JlAudio 12"W6's, Or maybe Infinity Kappa Perfect 12". I am now leaning more torward the JlAudio 12W6's.Which subs would you guys recommend. Also, which amps would work be with these speakers. If You have pictures of setups, I would really appreciate it.

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Old Dec 21, 2002 | 05:26 PM
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I love the solos... The new JL's are impressive nonetheless but I've always been semi partial to Kicker..
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Old Dec 21, 2002 | 07:35 PM
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same here.
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Old Dec 21, 2002 | 08:46 PM
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My boss has 1 12w6v2 in the trunk of his mustang with a jl 500.1(500X1) powering it and it hits lower, clearer, and louder than the 2 12" Orion XTRPro's with a PPI 2350 (1400X1)that my brother has.
Now before you jump in and say it could be enclosure quality, or something of the like, they were both made by the same person with the same materials.
If you have the power and can find one, I would definately go with a w7!
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Old Dec 22, 2002 | 09:25 PM
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im partial to the Infinitys(as u can tell)...though i would recomend kicker over JL...check out my sig for the Perfects setup
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Old Dec 23, 2002 | 09:08 AM
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Audiomobiles EVO-R or MASS
Elemental Designs K or A series
Image Dynamics IDQ or IDMAX series
Crystal Mobilesound CMP 12

I will be running a Audiomobile 12" EVO-R or MASS in a custom 1 ft^3 sealed fiberglass stealthbox.

HERE is a review of the 12" EVO-R.

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Old Dec 27, 2002 | 12:11 AM
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I would have to lean more towards the Infinity, It's SPL Rating is way higher that the other 2 <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" /> and it seems to be more cleaner as far as subs go. Just my Opinion though.But Infinity are quite prices <img border="0" title="" alt="[Roll Eyes]" src="images/icons/rolleyes.gif" />
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Old Dec 30, 2002 | 12:57 AM
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The JL audio subs are the best.The bass is very clean.The new 500/1 and 1000/1 are VERY good amps. just my 2 cents
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Default Re: SoloBarics, JlAudio, or Infinity Subs?

I've got 2 kicker 12" L7's and absolutely love them. Very clean sound, deep bass, and will get very loud. All around, the best I think.
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Old Dec 30, 2002 | 07:44 PM
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THANKSOR THE ADVICE GUYS!
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Old Dec 30, 2002 | 07:45 PM
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THANKS FOR THE ADVICE GUYS!
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Old Dec 30, 2002 | 11:53 PM
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Default Re: SoloBarics, JlAudio, or Infinity Subs?

I would go with the Kicker L7s
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Old Jan 7, 2003 | 11:05 PM
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Default Re: SoloBarics, JlAudio, or Infinity Subs?

I had 2 Infinity Perfect 12'' in a sealed enclosure and I have now switched to a single Kicker L7 12''. In my opinion the single kicker hits just as hard as the 2 perfects did with not a great deal less quality. However the reason I switched was because I went through 5 perfects within 3 months. I didn't blow any of them up, just varying problems. One locked, then I was shipped another which had a crack in the frame (that was really strange), etc. I haven't had a single problem with the L7.

However I would also suggest an Image Dynamics IDMax. When I bought mine they weren't exactly available otherwise I would have had one of those. They are great - pound hard and hit clean.

Just more food for thought.
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Old Jan 8, 2003 | 07:46 PM
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Default Re: SoloBarics, JlAudio, or Infinity Subs?

Kicker L7! I had two 12" Kicker Comps in my old Cavalier, when I got the SS I had to switch. I put in 1 L7 and is just as punchy!
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