Review written by Anthony from Grand Rapids, MI

Bought 2 of these and built a slot port enclosure out of mdf according to the factory specs. I am using a 1000/1 v2. Just broke em in and they hit so hard for a set of 8's. All my rca and power cables are monster 400 series and the clarity and sq with these subs is amazing. Only downside is I need to go buy more dynamat. Make sure u get the bass remote. U need it for quick adjustments between rock n rap.

Review written by David from Coldwater, MI

I purchased this on this website (www.sonicelectronix.com) I had just received it yesterday. Going through the break in period with it right now. I built the enclosure myself using 3/4" MDF using JL Specs. I currently am running this in the vented enclosure off of about 80 watts of Rockford Fosgate. The sub really shines through on the Very Low End! Sounds a little weak currently with rock songs but again its only receiving about 80 watts peak for break in. Plan on running either the JL 250/1 or JL 500/1. Overall I am very very impressed, Have I had louder setups for less money? Yes, but they didn't have the clarity of this 8. Have I ever heard a louder or cleaner single 8 setup? NO. I would say if your looking for very clear yet loud low end this is for you. 2 of these on a JL1000/1 would slam! BUY IT YOU WONT REGRET IT. As far as price, sonic is the cheapest.

Review written by Jeremy from Northern, CA

I was looking for something compact but hit hard. I knew the long line of jl products were quality products. I bought 2 JL 8W7-3 for my 96 impala and wow do they hit hard. I always stick my friends in the front seat to see how they feel and then I show them the trunk and they are amazed. They had no idea some little subs like these could even sound like that.

Review written by Steve from Flint, MI

Great for Rock, Metal, Anything with quick responsive beats

Review written by letmebefree1983 from New Port Richey, FL

My order was packed and shipped the same day my order placed. Very quick arrival time. Extremely high quality product. The JL Audio 8W7 is AMAAAZING. Previously I owned two 10"W3's and was worried about having to downsize in my new vehicle to an 8". But JL has definitely pulled the rabbit out their hat! If you did not know that it was only an 8, you would guess it was a high-end 10 or a nice 12!

Review written by Mike from Boulder, CO

I would recommend this sub to anyone. Top notch sound quality, low-end extension, and the impressive power handling of this 8-incher make dreams come true. Not cheap, but you get what you pay for here.

Review written by dan from Centereach , NY

my friend had these in his ford ranger most amazing sound out of an 8 ive ever herd never would of suspected these of hitting so hard and clear at the same time very impressive subs

Review written by Corey from Penn Yan, NY

I have owned about ever 8 on the market and i have to say this was one of the most impressive 8's i have tested. The excursion on this little thing is crazy. The sub will take way over rated rms with no problems (800-1000rms depending on box size) The subs hammers the lowes in a nice ported enclosure will still sounding very clean and having alot of out put. Little price, but honestly worth its price tag.

Review written by Joshua from Orlando, FL

One of my friends had 2 of these subs in the trunk of his taurus, and he had two 800 watt jl amps to them, and he chalenged my friend with 1 Kicker comp 8" subwoofer connected to 1 250 watt Kicker amp and the Kicker blew the Jl away, one of the Jl 8's cone even started to fall apart so he had to put apoxy on it to fix it until he could afford another one, so if you want a good loud powerful 8 for way cheaper than this one get a Kicker

Review written by Derek from Sacramentosacramento, CA

People do not realize that Peak Power is not important when it comes to buying a high quality sub. I have heard these subs and they hit extreamly hard for an 8" sub and they dont break your bank when it comes to buying an amplifier. Also you can get many more subs for the same price but this sub works excelent with minimal space and low wattage. JL has always run well on low wattage systems.

Review written by mike from erie, PA

A friend of mine had 2 of these installed in his mustang and they were hitting 135 db constantly and he hit like 142 at his highest db and the lows these reproduce are amazing they sound like a 10 and not an 8

Review written by kevin from clinton, MA

this is probably one of the most powerful 8" subs on the market. it is hard to believe it is only a 8" plenty of bass when hooked up to a 500/1. I like the tightness and quickness of the 8" sub compared to the larger ones.

Review written by hugh from Gloucester City, NJ

SOme people think that Jl is over priced i think that those people didnt supply their JL with the correct power or supported enclousure... in short i have owed a W0, W3v2 and a W7 and a wide variety of subwhoofers working as an installer .. Jl is amazing

Review written by Lloyd from Wilkes-Barre, PA

W7's suck. For 500$ for an 8" i can get like 4 or 5 Ma Audio Hk Series that'll blow away that shitty w7. The peak of that w7 is only 600 while Ma's is 800.
Jl is garbage. They use garbage to construct there subs. Think Not? take it apart and if you anything about audio you'll notice that crappiness of it.