jl 12w6v2 Good Sub?

(mike_t) · (mike_t) **Join Date: Aug 2004** 01-11-2005, 10:29 AM

I've looked thru the archives and I'm still looking for some educated opinions on the jl 12w6v2 sub. I've ruled out the W7 for power reasons. Here's what I've got: Fosgate 6001bd amp which the spec sheet says puts out 673w @ 2ohms rms @ 14v and the sub is going to be mounted in a sealed box under the drivers dash. Is this amp big enough or am I dreaming. Should I be looking for a different sub. The amp is currently running a 12w3 sub(250w continious) and the sub can't keep up. The jl web site recommends 500w for the 12w6v2...is this real world? The rest of the system is RF 800/4 for tower, RF 400/4 for cockpit, and 2 Optima blue tops. Sorry for the rambling and thanks in advance for the advice.

(phaeton) · (phaeton) **Join Date: Feb 2002** 01-11-2005, 11:16 AM

JL specs are correct. 500w is ideal for that sub.

(mike_t) · (mike_t) **Join Date: Aug 2004** 01-12-2005, 5:35 PM

Anybody using this sub???

(phaeton) · (phaeton) **Join Date: Feb 2002** 01-12-2005, 7:22 PM

I run 2 12's and a 10 in my boat. For full boat set up see profile.

(nvsairwarrior) · (nvsairwarrior) **Join Date: Aug 2003** 01-12-2005, 7:45 PM

I too run 2 of the 12" W6 V2's. They may be a bit overpriced if full MSRP but the quality is generally pretty good.
Would I buy 2 more at my $250 ea price? probably.

(big_ed_x2) · (big_ed_x2) **Join Date: Jul 2004** 01-12-2005, 11:17 PM

that would have been my choise but not enough room!

So I went with the 10"W6 v2

(talltigeguy) · (talltigeguy) **Join Date: Sep 2003** 01-13-2005, 9:58 AM

Where do you guys put the extra subs? I have one in front of the driver's feet, but can't imagine where to put others without them being hidden in a locker or something. Does that dampen the sound?

(Message edited by talltigeguy on January 13, 2005)

(phaeton) · (phaeton) **Join Date: Feb 2002** 01-13-2005, 11:58 AM

Two 12's are behind the amps under the passenger dash. There is plenty of room in there the installer fits. The 10 is under the drivers dash.

(mike_t) · (mike_t) **Join Date: Aug 2004** 01-13-2005, 7:32 PM

Thanks for the replies...some of you guys have some serious systems! Here's what I'm trying to do. This is where my sub is now

and this is where I'm trying to fit it

has anybody else tried to fit a 12" sub here in an 01 SAN?

(mike_t) · (mike_t) **Join Date: Aug 2004** 01-13-2005, 7:38 PM

Thanks for the replies...some of you guys have some serious systems. This is where my sub is currently.

whitechocolate 01-13-2005, 10:30 PM

I used to have 2 JL 10 W6 V2's It didnt hit as hard and sound as good as my 1 12 W7 so I too the 10's out and added a 2nd 12W7

This is in a AIR Nautique, with less room than a Super. If you have a Super you have plenty of room. I have a friend with a SAN that has 2 12inc ID max sub's at the drivers feet.

(big_ed_x2) · (big_ed_x2) **Join Date: Jul 2004** 01-14-2005, 6:19 AM

You like showing your shiz off!

though it is VERY CLEAN!

(mike_t) · (mike_t) **Join Date: Aug 2004** 01-14-2005, 8:24 AM

Grant-VERY NICE...What did you do with your gas tank fill line and breather and the shift/steering cables...there's a lot of crap down there.

whitechocolate 01-14-2005, 10:08 AM

Mike; You have to be creative when tackling this job. Basically anything thing that’s in your way need to be re routed, 90% of everything needs to be cut and line/wire added to make the longer route to make the added space. The shift/steering cables were Items that had enough slack to be re-routed with out adding length Thank God. If you’re interested in seriously doing this I can give you more detail/photo's via E-mail to avoid showing off. LOL

(projectely4) · (projectely4) **Join Date: Apr 2003** 01-15-2005, 5:59 AM

here is my system.

(projectely4) · (projectely4) **Join Date: Apr 2003** 01-15-2005, 6:03 AM

forgot the pics
2 10W3v2's on a 500/1. this is my first real system in a boat and i love how it sounds. would have liked to go with W6V2 but these provide enough bass for the main seating area.

guardian 02-02-2005, 8:32 AM

You wanna do my Boat

(talltigeguy) · (talltigeguy) **Join Date: Sep 2003** 02-02-2005, 10:58 AM

William,

You put the second sub down in the storage compartment...Does that muffle the sound much - do you tend to put the hatch up when listening? It seems that bass frequencies would penetrate pretty well, but I am looking for someone with experience. I would place a second sub exactly where you have it, so that I don't have to drill or cut anything. Demolishing any of my fiberglass scares me

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(mike_t) · (mike_t) **Join Date: Aug 2004** 02-03-2005, 8:12 PM

Well, here's the completed project a month later...sounds pretty good, but there might be a W7 in my future...ssshhhhhh, don't tell the wife!

Here's a few of the install-