im picking up a JL W7 sub woofer and JL amp tommrow and the JL W7 sub woofer has over 1k watts lol gonna be pimpin now what u guys think??? its gonna cost me 1,800 for the sub and the amp which supports 1000 watts...

 

sounds like an uber rip off for some "me too" products

 

Don't buy it. That's the simple answer.

For the longer and more detailed version, you are getting ripped off. JL is a great company, the W7 is a great sub and JL amps are quite solid, but 1,800 is beyond pricey. If you want quality, pick up a used Zapco C2K 9.0 amp for roughly 800 - 900 and buy an Aura NS 12 for about 450 and it will blow away the JL setup..Even then the 9.0 is way too much power for that sub and you could go with a 6.0 (that's if you want high end). Plus the Aura sub doesn't require much airspace.

If you want something of similar quality to the JL setup and want to spend less, look into Image Dynamics subwoofers. The IDMAX is an awesome sub and 1,000w is plenty for it. For the amp, there are a variety of choices. It just depends on the quality you want and how much you want to spend.

I just looked up pricing and whoever is selling that to you is selling at retail price. Now if they're doing the installation, including wires, etc then it's a bit better of a deal but still a horrible one. I hope you see this before you buy it, because I'd advise against it.

If you like JL, look elsewhere. But do not think it is the best or top of the line just because it's mainstream, or because the shop makes it seem like its one of the greatest subs, or just because celebrities use it. You are better off buying another sub and amp for half the price, even less actually, and having money in your pocket. I've used multiple subs and amps, more than I can count on my hands and feet and although the JL stuff is great, if you're paying that much for it, you're better off looking into something else.

 

paying wayyyyyyyyy to much bro
i got my 12w6v3 for 460 a piece
then i bought a massive amp for 800
then i over powered the subs with my amp
and blew them 2 days ago...
yay for warranty.. but seriously ur paying way to much u can get emm for like 800 a piece on retail.. wholesale does like 500

 

check ebay and craigslist.

i just bought a 10W6V2 and 500/1 for $400.00 flat. all working perfectly too.

 

jl is massively overpriced.. everyone knows that

 

jl is a good sub I got a 13w7 and a 1000/1 amp and paid $700-800 less than what you want to paid,like everyone said don't buy it. if you want jl audio be smart and shop around unless you're rich and don't care about the price then I'll sell you my set up without the box for $1700 great deal? better than $1800.

 

I don't really think you're going to be pimping.

 

you cant be pimpin cause u got no money after you buy the sub and amp, your gettin raped up the *** , 1800????? u can find it alot cheaper on ebay

 

almost $1000 less than that bum-raping on craigslist.

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/ele/774101740.html

 

Sending out my subs to get replaced
no bass for 3 weeks.. good for people in the back seat.. bad for me
atleast ill be getting my exhaust this weekend so i can hear that roar for now

UR GETTING RIPPED OFF
no seriously...

 

Those are Crutchfield prices.

1099 for a 1000/1, 640 for 10w7 or 840 for a 12w7

 

yeah you can still find 12w7 and 1000/1 for less on ebay..spend $100-$200 more for a brand new..I would put an extra for something new if the price for use and new in only $100-$200 price diffrence why not?

 

Go with Image dynamics IDq 1200.1 1200 watt amp $959
Image Dynamics ID MAX 12-D4 12" 1800 watt Sub $449
www.woofersetc.com they are Image dynamics Internet dealer authorized

 

I wouldn't spend that much on the ID amp. I'd contact a dealer though and see what they can do. I got my zapco 9.0 for roughly around that price of the ID amp and it puts out double the power and is much more efficient.

As for the ID MAX, a great choice. I may be going with their 15, an Aura NS 15, or an oldschool, I mean 90's JL 15W6.