neomatrix_23

I've got a these:
-one JL Audio 12w3v3-2 in a sealed box (1.25 ft^3 as per JL specs)
-Infinity Reference 611a (600w @ 2ohms)
located at the back of a Ford Escape SUV firing toward the back.

While it sounds ok and really pounds, I find the midbass too boomy and, lacks bass definition and sound more like a one note sub. It's been a month now and I've already tried different settings on the amp and I guess this is as far as it gets.

Question is, do I upgrade the sub? the amp? or both? A list of brands to look for would be great.

Budget is not much of an issue as I just need an SQL sub. (Ive got an M&K-V75 sub at home and it goes deep and well defined)

Any ideas appreciated esp. for those who own/have tried these items.

Thanks in advance. I live in Toronto btw.

neomatrix_23

Based on reviews and tips here and other car forums I'll probably go with upgrading to a JL 12w6v2 sub or an IDQ sub. 'Will probably buy it in the US as it's crazy expensive here in Toronto.

Which is more musical?

Hardwrkr

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Doesn't sound like a sub issue. Sounds like a midbass issue. If the rest of the stereo is stock you might want to look into changing it. The W3v3 is a capable driver. I really don't feel it in itself is the problem.

liv2ride

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Its funny you mention that about the midbass, because since ive had my new component speakers, and had power to them, it made my sound system sound 100 times better, I think people underestimate the frontstage a little to much, i good fronstage should be the first to buy i find.

JohnVroom

Agreed the (sub or mid-bass driver) crossover point is wrong or the slope is wrong or the amplifier gain needs adjusting. Sub-woofers are supposed to take the sub 100 Hz load from the smaller mid-bass drivers not necessisarilly supplement them

blue collar

iTrader: (1)

yah i ran a w3 and they can be a very warm and capable driver.

gumby!

iTrader: (2)

nothing wrong with the W3, sounds better than most subs... Look at upgrading, your factory speakers, with some decent quality components.

neomatrix_23

Yes I guess this is because of my Infinity Kappas as they're just 6x8 and it doesn't produce enough bass. I tried setting HPF to 80hz in my alpine cda-9885 to these speakers but bass sounds muddy so I just set it at 120Hz. It is a bit too high but 80-120-160hz are the only available settings on the unit.

I'll probably keep the W3s for now. I'll probably just buy a W6 and get component speakers on a new car which I'm planning to get soon.