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JL 10w6
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Alpine Type R
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What pair of 10's to get?

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Old 09-03-2006, 11:00 PM
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Default What pair of 10's to get?

Alright, I am in the market for a set of 10's again. They are going in two fiberglass boxes on each side of the car in the wheel well area. My mounting depth is limited to about 8 inches. I am not looking at 100% SQ in my setup. I want to pound the hell out of the car. Any suggestions or options on a sub would be nice. Here are the main choices I am looking at, any others that compare, let me know.

1. JL 10w6
2. Kicker L7
3. Alpine Type R
4. Rockford's Power Stage 1
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I dunno if you could make a box easily that has enough cubic air for the W6 to function efficiently. I just bought a stealth box with a 10w3v3 and I asked about putting in a W6... stereo rep said that'd be no good w/o mods to the box.
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Old 09-03-2006, 11:27 PM
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There is nothing easy about making a box that fits into the wheel wells. But I have done it before and did it again. One cubic foot is possible and how well would a 10w6 sound maxed out in that amout of air space.
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Look into Adire Audio. www.adireaudio.com
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i just put a 10 w7 in my car and it hits freakin insane...its awesome...
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Go with memphis audio. I think they are the best. I have two 10's and 2500 watt amp and they sound great.
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I dont have enough room for the 10w7. I wish though.



Crazystud86, What memphis 10's are you refering to that hold that much power
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There is plenty of room for a w7!!! it just takes a custom box and no more spare tire (if you still want t-top access)

That's what I had in my old TA. It sounded GREAT!!
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How would one 10w7 compare to 2 L7's.
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Well its not an option but I say Rockford Fosgate punch stage 3...I got one in my TA and it hits hard.
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Originally Posted by RUNINHOT
There is nothing easy about making a box that fits into the wheel wells. But I have done it before and did it again. One cubic foot is possible and how well would a 10w6 sound maxed out in that amout of air space.
You can't get 1 cuft out of the left side opening. I built a fiberglash enclosure and it took up all available space and even went up to where the rear speakers are mounted and it was only .71 cuft. .71 is fine for most 10" subs anyway. I thought about adding one the other side also. You should be able to get over 1 cuft out of the other side. But I would think that you should may both enclosures about the same size. I would have to look up all those subs to see what volume they would prefer. Out of the list the L7 will be the loudest, but I don't know if they have enough room.

Check out caraudio.com, they will have definate opinions and include some subs you've probably never heard of.

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I partial to the JL Audio 10W3v2-D4 10" myself. I juts picked up 2 for my new Stealth boxes. I had JL's in my last Z28 and liked them a lot. Gotta buy them grey market or you'll pay full retail and they are EXPENSIVE at full retail.
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MClass 10" Dual Voice Coil Subwoofer
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Elemental Designs 11Ov.2 linky

Havent heard a bit of bad reviews or of any sort about this sub. Just put one in a stealthbox in my Z and am very pleased. They are designed to work their best in small enclosures, so buy one and save your T-top storage, just my .02 cents

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The elemental designs's seem like a good speaker to go with for my applacation. Does anyone know what they would be like compared to the Kicker L7's. Loud is my goal.
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try the new kicker cvx's out, i bought 2 12's and they surprized me
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JL 10W6v2, most of the bass of the W7, and 10000000000000000x more musical. Also shallower mounting depths. I have 2 in my vette, and had 2 in my lightning, they work great in small enclosures.
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Originally Posted by RUNINHOT
The elemental designs's seem like a good speaker to go with for my applacation. Does anyone know what they would be like compared to the Kicker L7's. Loud is my goal.
Either the JL 10W6v2 or the Elemental Designs 11Ov.2 IMO....They are both made for small enclosures and both hit hard and clean. The only thing that sold me to the Elemental Designs is the price, a lot cheaper then JL and the excursion on that **** is ridiculous Link to excursion . But its up to your preference, so its your call.

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Others:

Either the M1 or M3 Memphis for 300-500w (good SQ/SP response)

OR the 35 series DD's (Digital Design) hit real hard, and can take even more juice!

Hard to provide direction not knowing power supply! And then you have the rest of the F-body world who runs JL

and nothing wrong with them either, but you may have clearance issues w/DD and Memphis. Heavy deep magnets!

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i herd the M1 and damn it sounded badass... , they told mei wouldnt have enough airspace for one... i bought bout 2 but went with the new cvx kickers
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