Looking for new 12" sub

[1stborn 0]

JL 12w6v2 started to come apart in the market for new sub. Wil be powered by JL1000/1 in 1.75 ported

Edited May 8, 2012 by 1stborn

[jokers10 19]

What frequency is the box tuned to?

[jokers10 19]

If the tuning is right, you might be able to get away with an ICON. Box is a bit larger than recommended, but with you throwing less power to it, it will probably work pretty good.

[1stborn 0]

Not sure

[jcarter1885 995]

If the tuning is right, you might be able to get away with an ICON. Box is a bit larger than recommended, but with you throwing less power to it, it will probably work pretty good.

That box is not bigger then recommended for the Icon 12".

Op what is your budget on a subwoofer and what are your goals with this setup? This should help us give you better answers

[1stborn 0]

Budget 200-350 want a sound similar to the w6

[jokers10 19]

If the tuning is right, you might be able to get away with an ICON. Box is a bit larger than recommended, but with you throwing less power to it, it will probably work pretty good.

That box is not bigger then recommended for the Icon 12".

Op what is your budget on a subwoofer and what are your goals with this setup? This should help us give you better answers

You are correct. I misread the rocommended enclosure chart.

[S.DeYoung 967]

It all depends on your enclosure. Will you take some pictures of it and post them here?

[Impious 1,476]

Where/Why is the JL 12W6v2 starting to "come apart"?

[1stborn 0]

the foam surround is falling apart

[Impious 1,476]

Did it tear or come loose?

Reason I ask is that it's unusual for the higher end JL subs to fail without some type of user error. Trying to eliminate any potential user error issues before you throw something else in there just to shred it as well.

[1stborn 0]

Had the w6 since '04 and i live in south Texas

[An-i-no 86]

Had the w6 since '04 and i live in south Texas

Damn. Hard life.

[Notorious97200 339]

You need some window tint, OP !

Maybe you can recone the sub to sell it. You will find lot of buyers for a good JL sub like the w6.

With the money, get an Icon or an Xcon from SSA.

[edouble101 314]

Since you like the 12w6 replace it with another one.

[1stborn 0]

If I Could get another one for $350 again I might but I'm looking for something different

[///M5 2,833]

what about the w6 do you like that makes you want something similar?

[ricksi30 923]

what about the w6 do you like that makes you want something similar?

This^^^

You can get another W6 for 350, but if you can better explain your goals you might be able to get similar quality or better for less.

[Sencheezy 689]

Had the w6 since '04 and i live in south Texas

Damn. Hard life.

Had the w6 since '04 and i live in south Texas

Damn. Hard life.

I lmao on this response!

[1stborn 0]

liked the mix of clarity and output

[Sencheezy 689]

Mr. 1stborn, all of your responses have been very short/little detail. If you can not develop a thought out response/question, than how can we offer an valid assistance?

[Quentin Jarrell 671]

The icon or xcon drivers would be suitable subs. I assume the box is jl's recommended specs? So it's more than likely tuned low, under 30 hertz.

The w6 is designed to produce a flat response in smaller enclosures. If you use the same enclosure you will get a little peakier response with the icon or xcon but I don't think it would be a bad thing being you are also looking for output as well

[BIGJEFF64 1]

refoam it if the surround is coming apart and call it a day. it seems like nothing is gonna beat ur W6 so this is the best case scenario. and way under ur budget

http://w.mawebcenters.com/midwestspeaker/ecommerce/diy-repair-kits/specialty-refoam-kits/jl-audio/jl-audio-12w6v2-12-refoam-kit-f12-14.html