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Tex, that looks like a well made box, you should cover it and lose that 1982 grill.. JL makes grills now, that and some vinyl or nice carpet and that box will be great for many many years (and look like it was built today).
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I beat the shit out of my JL's the amp thermals at least 3 times a week . The ones in my truck are 8 years old and still hammer .The only difference between a tax man and a taxidermist is that the taxidermist leaves the skin. -- Mark Twain
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It's a very well built box(5/8" HDF and 1.75" screws, all joints glued then sealed on the inside). I had considered covering it, but not since he passed. I want to keep it just as we finished it. There's an uber amount of sentimental value in it.Originally posted by STROKD View PostTex, that looks like a well made box, you should cover it and lose that 1982 grill.. JL makes grills now, that and some vinyl or nice carpet and that box will be great for many many years (and look like it was built today).
He was quite the Audiophile and a world class carpenter.Comment
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I have always ran JL stuff and its top notch. The secret with the subs is to not go with the entry level W0 series. I have never been able to get those to hit very hard but they do fit their purpose of mild entry level systems. Any of the other series will hit will assuming you put clean power to them. IMO I would spend the money on a good amp. That is what will really make or break a system.Comment
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Agreed... But W0s will slam with the right power and box. Did two 12 zeros in a 96 Civic and 3 ten zeros in a late 90s Prelude. Both hit high 30s with about 500 watts.Originally posted by Lason View Post
A 12W0 with about 300 rms watts would be all Tim would ever want.Comment
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They no longer make grilles for the original W0 woofers. In fact, JL is are on the third grille style for the W3. I would not expect the foam to last much longer on that 12W0. I would not hammer on it.Originally posted by STROKD View PostTex, that looks like a well made box, you should cover it and lose that 1982 grill.. JL makes grills now, that and some vinyl or nice carpet and that box will be great for many many years (and look like it was built today).Comment
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Thermal shutdown has not been a problem for the last 12 years or so with the Class D amps being available.Originally posted by Reefer Rae View PostComment
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I've always been a fan of JL. Helped a good friend build a custom ported enclosure for a 15 powered by a slash 500 we just about blew the windows out of his xterra with the thing. I ran a 12w3 in my civic coupe for a couple of years powered by a planet audio amp. It too was in a custom ported enclosure, If I really cranked it, It would drop the rear view mirror instantly. The last system I had was in my 2002 regular cab S-10. I managed to stuff a 10w6v2 behind the seat, powered by a Visonik 800w amp. I got a lot of complements on the way that it sounded from all of my audiophile buddies. If I ever put a system in another vehicle, it will definitely be based around JL subs...Originally posted by LeahComment
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kicker comps can be had cheap. ive always had good luck with them.
also a fan of JL's07 f250-family truckster
08 Denali -baby hauler
52 f1-rust bucket
05 Jeep tj. Buggy
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JL's or Boston Acoustic
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Boston no longer makes car audio equipment.Originally posted by Droppedlime View Post
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Image Dynamics, Digital Designs, DC or Elemental Designs.Comment
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Originally posted by EW View Post
Lol! Dude, what kind of speakers do you carry. Looks like I'm going to keep this car for a couple of years and would like replace all the 13 year old Mach 460 speakers.Comment
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Front is 5x7 components.Originally posted by talisman View Post
Rear is 16cm components.
JL makes good affordable speakers that will fit. You can run them on deck power but I would like to see an amp on them. A 4ch if you're not going to add a sub. A 4 or 5 channel if you want to add a sub. I'll pm you.
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