laxplayer365 Posted May 23, 2012 Report Posted May 23, 2012 Im trying to decide between the Alpine Type R 12 and the Jl Audio W3v3 12. Which one would be better paired with the Alpine MRP-M500 Amp? Also which box should i get? I prefer ported. Should i buy a box or attempt to build my own? Which one would be cheaper to do? Thanks
tpowers4 Posted May 23, 2012 Report Posted May 23, 2012 I'm boast I own 4 type r 12s witch sound incredible in store naught boxes pushingaround 300 watts rms. But I'm going to attempt a box build soon.
UhOh Spaghetioz Posted May 23, 2012 Report Posted May 23, 2012 The Type R's can take some abuse and you can run more than the rated rms on em too
All-Day651 Posted May 24, 2012 Report Posted May 24, 2012 Don't know much about the jls but type rs love ported boxes my buddy used to have em and they slapped with his box for them. I've heard the jls sound incredible though
laxplayer365 Posted May 24, 2012 Author Report Posted May 24, 2012 Don't know much about the jls but type rs love ported boxes my buddy used to have em and they slapped with his box for them. I've heard the jls sound incredible though Yea the JL's can hit pretty damn hard. My friend has the alpine amp and JL W3 in a ported box and it sounds hella good. I really would like to hear in person how the type r's hit because youtube does them no justice.
All-Day651 Posted May 24, 2012 Report Posted May 24, 2012 I'll say hearing a type r pound in the drive through at McDonald's when I was like 14 or 15 was what got me started. It pounds I haven't heard the w3 but I am sure you'll be happy with either the only thing you need to nail 100% is the box if you get a good box anything can slap.
tpowers4 Posted May 24, 2012 Report Posted May 24, 2012 Jls are pretty good two I think on this one you will just have research on all the specs and look at witch subs better fit you install. For instance you get a lower impedance and little more cone area with jlw3 how ever I do believe the alpines type rs have more excursion even at low volume due to the hamr surround. I Also think alpines have a better ventalated moter but I'm not positive as I've not worked with jlw3s. A side by side comparison and sound test is definitely in order.
Robby Holmes Posted May 24, 2012 Report Posted May 24, 2012 personally, i havent heard w3's in a long time, and from what i remember, they hit prett well and did it clearly. however, the type R's which im so-so about them, also can rumble pretty well. but if your going to be using an mrp-m500 i would just keep the brand names matched up and go with the type R's. '08 Chevy Cobalt coupe 2.2 base model trunk build: 2 9512iSC flatwound alum 1.5 coils -extra 9500 spider pack -8" platinum carbon dustcaps 1 DD Z1 (.375ohm nominally daily) 3g31 AGM 320a Ohio Gen alt 1 DD S4 4 channel 4 VO-M8v1's (holes cut for 3rd pair) 2 CS 6.5's 2 VO-B1's Sony XAV-601BT all Knu Krystal RCA's Cadence 7band EQ ______________________ 148.3db @ 32hz (burp) 148.4 @ 37 & 38hz (burp) 146.xdb 90sec average (center windshield)
All-Day651 Posted May 24, 2012 Report Posted May 24, 2012 ^. Have to agree with you there this other kid at my school has a type r that hits pretty good. Idk take a look at dc audio or sundown to. A ton of options but like he said match the 2
laxplayer365 Posted May 24, 2012 Author Report Posted May 24, 2012 What sucks is that any 12" ported box is pretty cheap but if i try and buy one specifically for a type r or w3 the price jumps up to 60 or 70 bucks sometime. Would a custom build be cheaper?
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