Swapping subs, is it worth it?

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Topic: Swapping subs, is it worth it?

Posted By: dday
Subject: Swapping subs, is it worth it?
Date Posted: October 25, 2006 at 10:16 AM

I have a question about swapping out my current subs with subs of a bit better quality. Currently I'm running 2 JL 13W1's in a sealed box made to JL specs for this speaker, powered by a JL 500/1, I do not want to do anymore than drop in new subs, something like a pair of W3v3. With the amp and box combination would it be worth it to upgrade? I'm more about sound quality than over all boom but I want the volume to be there if I choose to use it. Opinions please. Thanks

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Posted By: haemphyst
Date Posted: October 25, 2006 at 10:39 PM

Probably not. The box won't be optimal, and the box is critical in subwoofer capabilities.

You could change woofers, but you'll HAVE to build a new enclosure.

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