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JL Sub Question
I just picked up a JL 12W0. I know they are JL's lowest class of subs, but I got it for a great price and I don't need a lot of bump, just stronger bass than my 6.5's can put out. I just want a system that sounds clean and doesn't require a ton of wattage. I am trying to figure out which box I need to get. JL has suggestions on their website as to which type of box and which size(cubic ft.) They say to use a 1.5 cubic ft sealed, and a 2.5 cubic ft ported. How will these sound different from each other? Could I use a 1.5 cubic ft. ported box, and if I did, how would it affect the subs performance? Thanx in advance for any help!
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I think ported will give you slightly lower, harder-hitting bass response, while sealed boxes typically offer a tighter, cleaner bass response from subs. I agree with Will...that seems just a bit big fora sealed enclosure...I'd try to find/build a box that would fit the lower range of sizes they say for the box.
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So like a 1.5 cubic ft ported, or like a 1 cubic ft sealed would be ideal? I'd rather have a sealed box because I know they are tighter, even though not as loud with the same wattage, but i've heard that ported can sound tight too.
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Listen to what JL says...typically manufacturers advertise the smallest possible box size. If you go smaller, you will get a peaky box that will sacrifice low end extension, and that's bad.
The smallest I would go is 1.25.
One of the tradeoffs of choosing their entrylevel sub is that you give up power handling and you need a bigger box.
Don't worry though, the sub sounds nice (not like many entry level subs), my friend has one and his is in 1.5.
The smallest I would go is 1.25.
One of the tradeoffs of choosing their entrylevel sub is that you give up power handling and you need a bigger box.
Don't worry though, the sub sounds nice (not like many entry level subs), my friend has one and his is in 1.5.
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Originally posted by rcurley55
If you go smaller, you will get a peaky box that will sacrifice low end extension, and that's bad.
If you go smaller, you will get a peaky box that will sacrifice low end extension, and that's bad.
with my jl w3's i went a little bigger for the box and went 1.75. the lower frequencies were louder than my friend's w3's in a 1.5
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Originally posted by dlh1999
I think ported will give you slightly lower, harder-hitting bass response, while sealed boxes typically offer a tighter, cleaner bass response from subs. I agree with Will...that seems just a bit big fora sealed enclosure...I'd try to find/build a box that would fit the lower range of sizes they say for the box.
I think ported will give you slightly lower, harder-hitting bass response, while sealed boxes typically offer a tighter, cleaner bass response from subs. I agree with Will...that seems just a bit big fora sealed enclosure...I'd try to find/build a box that would fit the lower range of sizes they say for the box.
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