Our S2000 is pretty small. There isn't much room in the trunk either. I'm thinking about asking bing0 to make me a sub but i can't decide what to get.

2-10w6's
1-12w6
1-12w7

The 12w7 costs around 500 bucks, is it worth getting? Also, would it even fit in our trunk? Thanks in advance.

Also, depending on which one I get, could you please recommend what kind of Amp i should go with? I'm thinking about a PPI, just don't know which model yet.

 

1-12" 4-channel Fosgate, 6.5 in alpine seps with stock head unit. Good enough for me.

 

I'm swapping out the stock unit with a Alpine CDA-7995.

 

Phew a 12w7!! That really is a serious piece of kit and deserves the best in source and amplification to justify it over a W6... as well as PPI have a look at JL's amp range, I've been nothing but impressed with my 500/5

Tif

 

It all depends on how much trunk space you're willing to scarifice. Keep in mind that the W7s need much more power than other JL subs. If you get the W7, you'll not only pay more for the sub but you'll need a much bigger amp (more $$$) and may even have problems with the stock battery/alternator. Also, I believe the W7 has very specific box requirement and you may need the JLs box for it as well.

I don't know why, but I've tried both the 12W6 & 12W3 and the W3 sounds much better to my ears. One 12 will be much easier to install - considering that you can buy ready to go sealed boxes for it for about $50. You can just drop the box in the trunk well and you're all set. If you go with 2 10s you'll need a custom box and one 12 given enough power will probably get you the same sound. It all depends on what you're aiming for.

PPI ams are good, what amp you should get will depend on the sub you choose. Once you decide on the sub, just match the wattage and ohms and you'll be fine.

 

The stock charging system will have no problems with a 1000+RMS watt sound system.

If you get the W7, I recommend a dedicated class D sub amp, like the Rockford Fosgate 1000bd. I would've gotten a W7 back in the day but JL lagged forever on the release. Instead I got an Eclipse 88120Ti and fiberglass box from Bing and was extremely pleased with both. My sub was "only" getting 800W RMS, it could've handled more.

Have fun!

 

[QUOTE]Originally posted by jzr
[B]The stock charging system will have no problems with a 1000+RMS watt sound system.

If you get the W7, I recommend a dedicated class D sub amp, like the Rockford Fosgate 1000bd.

 

Nope, sealed, but it still worked great. There's not really enough room for an appropriately sized port (4" minimum for that sub). But since I am a fan of ported enclosures, the next car/next box the sub goes in will be large (>2ft^3) and ported.

 

What a biter!!!

Don't forget the 7995 has no powered output, so you need amps for everything.

 

[QUOTE]Originally posted by jzr
[B]Nope, sealed, but it still worked great.