JL8W7 too small?
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Racer
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JL8W7 too small?
Is a JL8W7 too small for a vette? I have MB Quart Prem's for mids and highs, JL8W7 and a JL500.5 amp. I see boxes from subthump for 1 10 or 2 10's or 1 12. What do you guys think? If I go with a bigger sub, then I'll have to get another amp or sell this one and get two amps, one for components and one 500w + for the bigger subs. Thanks
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I'm sure he'll make you a box for a 8". If not, member Audio Dave will 
For SQ, 250 watts rms and that 8" will get along fine. The JL 8W7 can kick allot of 12" models out there.
For SQ, 250 watts rms and that 8" will get along fine. The JL 8W7 can kick allot of 12" models out there.
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Racer
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In my old 00 Silvy Ext Cab, I had the Alpine CDA9811, MBQuart Premium's, JL8W7, JL500.5 and a cap. Along with dynamat. I used to compete in sound quality shows and would get second place every time. Only because I wanted a stealth set up and that made my stage too low. I know the 8 will be loud enough, just not sure if its the way to go. I pm'd Dave already, just patiently waiting a reply. Thanks
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Racer
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I've not run a single 8", but I have a pair of Rockford FNQ 8" in my 88. It sounds good and hits hard(for 8's), but am going with a single 12 in my new project for more low end punch. It all depends on what sound your looking for. I'm sure you saw the big debate on speaker performance acording to size.
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Racer
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Yeah I saw the debate and don't want to bother with another one. I listen to all sorts of music, rap, r&b, alternative, country. Just depends on what I'm in the mood for. The JL500.5 has a remote bass controller that I mount close to me, so if I feel the song needs more bass I just turn it up a little. I'm trying to skimp a little and not have to buy anything else for the time being. I haven't even picked up the vette yet, so I'm already planning. Next weekend 
Racer
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I don't see why not. As long as you know each coil is getting 250wts. I read an article where the tester from car audio was testing the new Pioneer 5102 and the only way he could get enough power was to run 1000wts to each coil from 2 amps.
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Originally Posted by JimmyZ78
What if I bought a JL 250.1 and got a JL10W7 and ran my 250 watts from my 500.5 to one VC and the 250.1 to the other VC, will this work?
FWIW. I think you would be fine trading the 8 for a 10 and not getting another amp. 250w would be plenty for a 10 in the vette. good luck
Melting Slicks
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Originally Posted by JimmyZ78
What if I bought a JL 250.1 and got a JL10W7 and ran my 250 watts from my 500.5 to one VC and the 250.1 to the other VC, will this work?
I had the 500.5 on two 10w0 and was more than enough power.
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I installed an 8 in CDT subwoofer powered by an Alpine M450 (220 watt) amp and I think it provides more than adequate low end punch but I don't listen to rap or want to turn heads at the stop light and don't want my car to rattle apart from monster low frequency vibrations. You can see my setup at "DIY subwoofer" in this Forum. =JimmyZ78]Is a JL8W7 too small for a vette? I have MB Quart Prem's for mids and highs, JL8W7 and a JL500.5 amp. I see boxes from subthump for 1 10 or 2 10's or 1 12. What do you guys think? If I go with a bigger sub, then I'll have to get another amp or sell this one and get two amps, one for components and one 500w + for the bigger subs. Thanks
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I just replaced my Alpine 300 watt sub amp with a JL 250 / series and there is absolutely no comparing the difference. Absolutely unbelievable. It is like comparing a Kmart butter knife to a Schlenger knife.
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Originally Posted by JimmyZ78
What if I bought a JL 250.1 and got a JL10W7 and ran my 250 watts from my 500.5 to one VC and the 250.1 to the other VC, will this work?
on a related note that i found interesting; the w7's specs are supposed to be in such tight tollerances that if you push down on the cone you could feel friction if the force isn't evenly distributed.