3rd time is a charm. And a new custom sub enclosure

Ovalcram · 02-23-2010, 09:46 PM

Hey guys, here is the story of my audio setup...
So early January I bought a JL audio a1400 amp and a 12W1 to go with it. I absolutely LOVED the sound that I was getting from this set up alongside the factory hifi system (no logic 7). Then in February I visited my parents in Brownsville. When I was packing my dad decided to put my dumbbell in my trunk. I didn't think anything of it but when I got back to Austin and finally did a hard brake, I heard a pop from my speakers. I thought it was just me unplugging my iphone but when I got to the trunk to unload, this is what I saw...

I FREEEEAKKKEDDD OUTTT. I then called up a local place that sells JL audio and asked if they had a cheap JL sub laying around. They said they had some of the older V3's in 10". I didn't want to drop top dollar on a newer sub after this so I decided to pick this one up. So I went from a 12" W1 to a 10" W3v2. Before I mounted this sub, I turned my amp all the way down so I could tune it well after... or so I thought....

TURNS OUT THAT I DIDN'T turn it all the way down... instead I turned it ALL THE WAY UP! So when I played my "bass song" (Swag Surfing- Lil Wayne), I heard a POP when the bass intro kicked in... At this point I just wanted to quit. I was thinking "forget all this sh*t". BUT I love my bass too much to just give up. 3 days later, and a couple hundred bucks more... I picked this up...

And I didn't stop there. I wanted it look good and be protected. So I got this done today...

I'm pretty happy about it. I LOVE how it looks. I was going to get the universal carpet, but it still had a weird contrast compared to the lining in the trunk so I decided to just do a full black carpet contrast. I hope you guys like it!

Craig@SupremePower · 02-23-2010, 09:49 PM

looks good...

hachicho · 02-23-2010, 11:13 PM

looks good

paulcheung · 02-24-2010, 12:07 AM

TommyK · 02-24-2010, 12:31 AM

the W3 hits pretty good, especially the 3 ohm, i loved mine before i got the W7. looks good

HFe92 · 02-24-2010, 12:49 AM

lookin good. where did u install the amp?

mastermayhm · 02-24-2010, 01:58 AM

u just made me wanna put my sub back in....thank you

Chewy734 · 02-24-2010, 08:09 AM

Looks good... yeah, where did you install the amp for it?

Ender514 · 02-24-2010, 08:10 AM

MassBimmer · 02-24-2010, 08:26 AM

Looks good, hope it sounds even better

ibeclueless · 02-24-2010, 08:26 AM

nice

Ovalcram · 02-24-2010, 12:22 PM

Thanks guys, the amp is mounted behind the rear seat. That's the downside. I'm still debating whether or not to put the amp in the storage space with a plexiglass over it... What do you guys think?

mister wiggles · 03-27-2010, 09:18 AM

pics an design of the fascia plate (false front) please

Ovalcram · 03-27-2010, 02:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mister wiggles

pics an design of the fascia plate (false front) please

I actually got this done at a shop, I didn't make it myself so I wouldn't have the actual design specs.

ge0rgechen · 03-27-2010, 02:31 PM

i used to have 10w3 in my car sounded very nice got a good kick to it

Ovalcram · 03-27-2010, 03:55 PM

I never got to actually hear the 10w3, but the 12w3v3 I have now sounds really good.

Belarus · 03-27-2010, 04:28 PM

02-23-2010, 09:46 PM	#1
Ovalcram Lieutenant 20 Rep 548 Posts Drives: E92 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Austin iTrader: (0)	3rd time is a charm. And a new custom sub enclosure Hey guys, here is the story of my audio setup... So early January I bought a JL audio a1400 amp and a 12W1 to go with it. I absolutely LOVED the sound that I was getting from this set up alongside the factory hifi system (no logic 7). Then in February I visited my parents in Brownsville. When I was packing my dad decided to put my dumbbell in my trunk. I didn't think anything of it but when I got back to Austin and finally did a hard brake, I heard a pop from my speakers. I thought it was just me unplugging my iphone but when I got to the trunk to unload, this is what I saw... I FREEEEAKKKEDDD OUTTT. I then called up a local place that sells JL audio and asked if they had a cheap JL sub laying around. They said they had some of the older V3's in 10". I didn't want to drop top dollar on a newer sub after this so I decided to pick this one up. So I went from a 12" W1 to a 10" W3v2. Before I mounted this sub, I turned my amp all the way down so I could tune it well after... or so I thought.... TURNS OUT THAT I DIDN'T turn it all the way down... instead I turned it ALL THE WAY UP! So when I played my "bass song" (Swag Surfing- Lil Wayne), I heard a POP when the bass intro kicked in... At this point I just wanted to quit. I was thinking "forget all this sh*t". BUT I love my bass too much to just give up. 3 days later, and a couple hundred bucks more... I picked this up... And I didn't stop there. I wanted it look good and be protected. So I got this done today... I'm pretty happy about it. I LOVE how it looks. I was going to get the universal carpet, but it still had a weird contrast compared to the lining in the trunk so I decided to just do a full black carpet contrast. I hope you guys like it!
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Ovalcram Lieutenant 20 Rep 548 Posts Drives: E92 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Austin iTrader: (0)	Thanks guys, the amp is mounted behind the rear seat. That's the downside. I'm still debating whether or not to put the amp in the storage space with a plexiglass over it... What do you guys think?
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Ovalcram Lieutenant 20 Rep 548 Posts Drives: E92 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Austin iTrader: (0)	I never got to actually hear the 10w3, but the 12w3v3 I have now sounds really good.
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