I've been debating about changing out my sub setup from my current 3 JL Audio 8w6's to a single 8w7. I'd kind of like to have a bit more of my trunk space back and I've been quite pleased with the SQ and performance of my 8" subs. I am running my 3 8's and would also be running the 8w7 with my MTX Thunder 2160 which bridges out to 425 watts. Just wanted to see what some of you guys think. I am only considering JL Audio products, so other brand suggestions aren't needed, but thanks. If I make the decision to change my setup, my 8's will be up for sale.

Thanks in advance.

 

What is wrong with the w6's?

 

I've had them for about 12 years...just ready for a change.

 

I say get a 10"w6v2. I heard the 8w7 and it sounded awesome,but not $350 awesome.

 

i have actually had both combo's- 3 8W6 in my '94 civic, and the JL 8W7 H.O. box in my tsx now.....while they both sound really really good, the 3 8's were a bit louder.... i would maybe say the 10W7 would be a better comparable replacement......

 

I currently have 2 8W7's and it is definetly a good loud quality woofer. I was going to go with a single 10W7 but I think I made the right choice with the 2 8's.

 

Thanks for the info everyone. I'm still trying to decide on what I actually want to do, but any changes made, my 8's will be up for sale.

zzzed - Do you feel that the single 8w7 goes lower than the 3 8w6's?

 

are your current subs sealed or ported? The two setups will have very similar outputs and you probably wont be able to tell much of a difference - if you are looking for an upgrade in SPL, go with a 10W7 in a ported box.

 

My current enclosure is ported.

Here's a pic from my cardomain site:

 

I'll agree with that one.