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  • Jamo
    Retired OG Mod
    • Mar 2004
    • 21750
    • Country: United Kingdom

    #1

    Subwoofer Upgrade.

    Despite the compliments from quite a few forum members on my car sound, i haven't been very happy with the bass ouput for some time.

    Time for an upgrade!

    I have now bought a JL 10W6v2-D4 sub

    Specs here http://www.jlaudio.com/subwoofers/10w6v2.html

    If i get time i might attempt the Spare wheel sub box.

    I bought this sub as it needs 0.5 to 1 cb ft to operate with most people using around 0.6 - 0.75.

    The bass is very very clean, and i did want a kicker L7 but the deal fell through.

    Just hope it arrives in good nick.
  • Fat Audi 80
    Super Moderator
    • Jan 2004
    • 10547
    • Country: England

    #2
    Hey - I'm interested, even if no one else is!!

    Let me know if you need any help with the sub box again.

    I am missing my ICE at the moment, the Head unit is off being repaired. (the Pre outs have failed..... )

    Cheers,

    Steve.
    The Perfectionist
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    • Greg_S
      Administrator
      • Jul 2003
      • 12431
      • Country: United Kingdom

      #3
      Jsaon, Keep me posted on the sub box if you go the spare wheel route since I would like to make one that will fit there too, so could make two at once and save of materials a bit?
      Greg

      S2Forum.com Administrator & Webmaster

      '93 Coupe with a few tweeks

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      • S2 Ant
        S2Forum Possessed
        • Jul 2003
        • 3682
        • Country: United Kingdom

        #4
        Sounds good Jamo
        I like the JL subs, very impressive!

        Your car did sound very good when i last heard it, mines now improved with the PC controlling the output
        Ant

        2007 Mk5 Golf GTi, 3 door, DSG, REVO Stg 2 and other goodies
        2011 Kawasaki Z1000

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        • Jamo
          Retired OG Mod
          • Mar 2004
          • 21750
          • Country: United Kingdom

          #5
          Originally posted by S2 Ant
          Sounds good Jamo
          I like the JL subs, very impressive!

          Your car did sound very good when i last heard it, mines now improved with the PC controlling the output
          Yes mate, still waiting for pics of that and your 19" as from the description you gave me i liked the setup

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          • Jamo
            Retired OG Mod
            • Mar 2004
            • 21750
            • Country: United Kingdom

            #6
            Originally posted by Greg_S
            Jsaon, Keep me posted on the sub box if you go the spare wheel route since I would like to make one that will fit there too, so could make two at once and save of materials a bit?
            Going to see how easy it is to make one first, if it's not to bad and the finish is acceptable i may produce a limited number.

            Biggest thing for me at the moment is time, ain't got a lot of it!

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            • Jamo
              Retired OG Mod
              • Mar 2004
              • 21750
              • Country: United Kingdom

              #7
              Originally posted by Fat Audi 80
              Hey - I'm interested, even if no one else is!!

              Let me know if you need any help with the sub box again.

              I am missing my ICE at the moment, the Head unit is off being repaired. (the Pre outs have failed..... )

              Cheers,

              Steve.
              Actually there's two things mate. I want to calculate the volume of your box, could you tell me the thickness of the mdf wood used? also i need to split the box into 2 trianglular boxes to calculate the volume so i need the base distance split.

              Heres a pic to show what i mean
              Attached Files

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              • S2 Ant
                S2Forum Possessed
                • Jul 2003
                • 3682
                • Country: United Kingdom

                #8
                Yeh i'll get pics of my car, spent all of yesterday cleaning it after its 2000mile trip.
                The PC is coming out for some mods to be made, but its pretty much good how it is, looks great, sounds excellent and gives me full control of all 4 speakers and sub individually, along with the equaliser on the PC.

                Got a few more tricks going in as well once the bits are with me.
                I'll try get pics up of my car while im doing the Worthersee stuff
                Ant

                2007 Mk5 Golf GTi, 3 door, DSG, REVO Stg 2 and other goodies
                2011 Kawasaki Z1000

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                • Jamo
                  Retired OG Mod
                  • Mar 2004
                  • 21750
                  • Country: United Kingdom

                  #9
                  My new sub is here, i might have a problem fitting it though
                  Attached Files

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                  • Greg_S
                    Administrator
                    • Jul 2003
                    • 12431
                    • Country: United Kingdom

                    #10
                    LOL, ive taken the plunge now too. Bought a focal polyglass 11" sub and an audison amp yesterday. once ive got the exams in the next two weeks out of the way I can set about fitting it.
                    Greg

                    S2Forum.com Administrator & Webmaster

                    '93 Coupe with a few tweeks

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                    • Beetie
                      S2Forum Extremist
                      • Oct 2003
                      • 1517
                      • Country: England

                      #11
                      Originally posted by Jamo
                      I want to calculate the volume of your box
                      I've heard about you checking out peoples box's
                      Was a '93 3B, Dont ask now tho......

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                      • quattro
                        S2Forum Maniac
                        • Dec 2004
                        • 768
                        • Home: Wales Current: England

                        #12
                        I have a JL audio 12w6 and it is an amazing sub i am driving it with a Rockford power cap, Phoenox gold line driver and a Phoenix gold zx350 seriz amp, will destroy any 'boy racer' type subs! My mate has 2 12" sony 1200w and a 2 1000w sony amps and mine simply destroyes it...................................like hell!

                        And you will be v.happy you didnt get the kicker!
                        Probably the longet S2 project in history EVER!

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