jl-audio 15W6 Subwoofers

jl-audio 15W6 Subwoofers 

DESCRIPTION

High end 15 inch subwoofer

USER REVIEWS

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[Sep 11, 2021]
lanmosd51


Strength:

Just mind blowing sound. Great for those who seek some rediculously loud bass. Digs really deep to hit those low frequency notes. Overall, just really loud. | Kitchen Hood Cleaning

Weakness:

none so far

Purchased:
New  
OVERALL
RATING
5
[Feb 24, 2003]
SoundsUnlimted

Strength:

Jl w7 is a very nice sub, a lot of research went into this sub..Top of the line no doubt..BUt there still is other subs out there..

Weakness:

PRICE!!!!! and cant compare to RE xxx's or Adire Audio Brahmas

I have used these subs numerous times..They have a decently built motor, have good SPl for an everyday sub..But I have 2 12" REsonant Engineering subs now...These beasts will slaughter ANY Jl sub on the market..Yes that includes the 13.5inch JLw7..I strongly recommend u buying the RE's... If u dont believe me check them out www.reaudio.com Then click on xxx model line..NO, I am not bashing the W7 at all...But its a waste of money compared to the Adire Audio Brahma or the RE xxx's

Similar Products Used:

RE, Adire audio, Elemental Audio, Kicker Solo barics

OVERALL
RATING
2
VALUE
RATING
2
[Oct 16, 2002]
chris mcfadden
Model Reviewed: 98/mustang

Strength:

Everything, JL is the best if you feed them the right power. I have a 1600 watt kennwood 810xd mono amp to them

Weakness:

will make your car fall apart without layers upon layers of dynomat, and might make you deaf over time

Ok I know this is for w3s but there is no reviews yet for w7s. Holy crap w7s freakin POUND, and their bass is incredibly smooth and clear "I have 2 12s" My friend has 2 12 solo baric L7s and they were good but mine hit harder and sounded better. I think this is definetly the best sub on the market nothing I have heard, "polk momos, Kickers, mtx, Infinity, atomic, bumps like these can there is no comparison, I have had them for only 3 weeks and have been pulled over 7 times for noise pollution!!!!! not to mention I set off car alarms from 100 meters away.

Similar Products Used:

polk momo, kicker solo baric L7, kenwood 1225 DB(not a bad sub for kenwood)Infinity kappa perfect, Atomic, Ample, all are decent but the w7 blows them away.

OVERALL
RATING
5
VALUE
RATING
4
[Jul 14, 2002]
steve8556
Model Reviewed: 2002

Strength:

Very Very Very lows. Can hear them from FAAARRRR away n doesnt rattle all ur sh*t. INCREDIBLE!

Weakness:

NONE!! only possible thing is they might be too nice for ya..!

This aint a review for the w6 but for the new 2002 W7! Not to put the W6's down but the W7 will KILL the 6's. I was at a competion last week and with my 1 W7 and JBL BP1200.1 i pushed a 152.6 The guy who ran after me had 2 12 inch w's n a 15 w6. He hit 147 db! These W7's are the most incredible sub i have ever heard in my life, that includes tit. eclipse, momos, mtx8000, soundstreams, solobarics and everything else. They retail for around 800, but its definately worth it. It sounds like you have 5 times the subs your pushin.

Similar Products Used:

Solo Barics(not as low), momos, eclipse(still nice but u need atleast 3 to compare to the 7)

OVERALL
RATING
5
VALUE
RATING
5
[May 31, 2002]
janus20
Model Reviewed: 99 JL AUDIO 15W6 (trio)

Strength:

Recognizable looks, linear behavior, power handling, peak response at clipping is soft or non noticeable, great visual excursion movements, integrates well with all music types and audiophile components, excellent sealed performance! A+. If you crave sound quality and want the ability to impress others, these subs will give you the best of both worlds. I highly recommend.

Weakness:

Foam surround. I put aesthetic grills over each 15 to protect. THIEVES! I tend to get followed alot from young ass punks who are envious of my sound.

More than 4 years and 2 vehicles, the same set up exists. 3 JL AUDIO 15W6s sealed in a box that takes up most of my trunk. I manage to turn heads anywhere when I crank these babies up. I have seen cars so annoyed by the sound pressure, they actually change lanes. I can generally pull up to any punk blasting his car and look over and watch his face in amazement when I pull up next to him. If you take the time and money and have a box built by JL's sealed or ported recommendations, you will be happy! I recommend a high current/low impendance amp capable of a 1 ohm bridged mono load. I have been using a MMATS D200HC (chrome) to drive these. I have never failed to impress anyone who has sat in my car. Beautiful thing: I am running my amp at 75% potential. If the gains were set any higher, I seriously believe the amp will hurt one of these subs. I should compete.

Similar Products Used:

MMATS JUGGERNAUTS. Rockford Pro Series. Both subs are very loud but that's it! Would not recommend for audiophiles.

OVERALL
RATING
5
VALUE
RATING
5
[Mar 01, 2001]
tyler martin
Model Reviewed: 2000 4 runner

Strength:

Extremely hard hitting quality bass,no rattling or distortion just city pounding bass

Weakness:

none,i love my systema and i wouldnt of paid 5000 dollars for everything if it had a weakness

i have 6 15 w's in my 4 runner pushed by 3 1000 watt kenwood xtws amps and when i drive to go to school people can tell what song i am listening to from about 1 to 2 miles.my neighbors house shakes when i ave my cd player on 15 out of 40..i never have had it up to 40 because i am really affraid of blowing my back window which is shatter proof plexiglass....i have a 200 4 runner and it may be the harest hitting one around.you should try these w6's trust me you wont be dissatisfied

Similar Products Used:

mtx 7000 series,they cannot even be compared to w6's...i dont think anyhting can

OVERALL
RATING
5
VALUE
RATING
5
[Jan 18, 2001]
Ben

Strength:

They are the hardest, clearest hitting bass I have ever heard. I bought them not knowing even what they really were at first and I was surprised. They go deep, handle tons of power, and can shake paintings off walls (neighbors had to tell me to turn it down when pulling in my driveway). Awesome subs!

Weakness:

Nothing

Get them. You'll understand.

Similar Products Used:

None

OVERALL
RATING
5
VALUE
RATING
5
[Nov 08, 2000]
dave

Strength:

None

Weakness:

None

Like the first reviewer, I got a 15w6 for a hometheater sub. It's running in a simple sealed box, 12 ohm load, and is still very impressive. In my old apartment I used to play my 5-string bass through it. I could slowly tune-down the low B string and feel as each wall, floor and ceiling would go in and out of resonance. pretty cool experience.

Similar Products Used:

None

OVERALL
RATING
5
VALUE
RATING
5
[Oct 26, 2000]
bass head

Strength:

none/nothing these really suck. lack of spl and these dont go low or deep at all!

Weakness:

spl,low bass,deep bass,material,small magnet,cheap frame,blows out way easy,not enough power,distorts at high volume.

paid 400 for two.these subs were getting 500 watts a piece of 2 mtx thunder1000d they blew out in one month. they couldnt handle the power of everyday bumping.recommended to old people or deaf people.not recommended to any bass heads!

Similar Products Used:

strokers,hcca,magma,vega series.

OVERALL
RATING
1
VALUE
RATING
1
[Sep 28, 2000]
Chris
Model Reviewed: 3 15's W6

Strength:

CLEAN, DEEP and LOUD.

Weakness:

none other than the foam surrounds

OH man these subs rule. I have 1200 watts pushing them in a custom sealed "wedge" box. I have an SUV and let me tell you they hit lower than most everything out there and with authority! I say if you can swing the price....get them. Let's see I went for a drive on the freeway wich took no more than 6 minutes bumping "Regulator" by Warren G (at max volume *with ear plugs in*). By the time I got off the freeway my vocal cords hurt. WHY? I wasn't singing I didn't even talk. It vibrated them so much it felt like I had just sung "18 and life" by Skid Row at the top of my lungs. NO JOKE! And I could still put A LOT more juice to them and eventually will.....not cuz they need it.... because I can! (as it is.... everyone says i went over board. But I wouldn't have it any other way.) People have tried clowning JL W6's to my face. I say hey lets here your system. Then I say OK now lets here mine! Every time they get clowned and b*tch slapped by my bass and sound quality!!! They have always said mine is better afterwards and coming from people who will say theirs is better just to save face gave me the deserved props. If you like low bass such as 2 pac "Hail Mary" or "How Long Will Whey Mourn Me"? Then THESE ARE FOR YOU. I have heard (and you'll notice it too) people TRYING to bump these songs with speakers that just don't have the range or the authority that the 15 W6's have. These you don't just hear outside the car and down the street. You feel it. These bounce the roof of my car and shake my steering wheel so much its impossinble not to notice it. I love loud DEEEEP bass and I am extremely happy with with these. The value rating is one star shy of 5 because of the foam surounds but I give them 4 1/2 stars for value. I still Highly recomend them.

Similar Products Used:

kicker comps. Don't compare to the quality you get out of these JL W6 subs. I have heard many 15 inch kickers in cars/trucks (professional and weekend warrior applications). Ya sure they hit. But they lack in comparison. The JL's hit is so much cleaner and have a fuller range.

OVERALL
RATING
5
VALUE
RATING
4
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