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Value
4.9
Features
4.9
Design
4.8
Usability
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Amazing Sound

I've always chosen JL audio for my car audio installs.

In a steal box environment it sounds absolutely amazing. I'm running a single 12" and couldn't be happier.

By Blake on November 1, 2014

47 found this helpful


dis shit bangs

badass sub with right amp n set up 300 500 max amp I run one in a single cab truck in it and I can't keep my review mirror straight hits hard for one Jl audio sub buy it u will b hella pleased

By Anonymous on September 7, 2019

34 found this helpful


Great mid-line sub

This is my first 12" sub. I have used 10" in past. This one seems to offer a little lower frequency extension, with great control. I like rock and in a small sealed enclosure, it is plenty fast enough to keep up. Volume is great with 300w RMS 2 ohm. So far no cons, works as I expect it to.

By CM on April 2, 2018

34 found this helpful


amazing speaker quality

very nicely made and sounds very good on 300w amp

By william on April 8, 2018 Checkmark Icon Verified purchase

32 found this helpful


Great sound quality

This is my 2nd JL sub after owning a 12W0 and they both sound great. The W1 sounds slightly better so I’d recommend it over the W0 For the extra $60-80. In a sealed truck box, I’m running it off of a JL JX 250/1 and LC2i along with the factory head unit.

By Michael on November 9, 2017 Checkmark Icon Verified purchase

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By Tom on June 13, 2023 Checkmark Icon Verified purchase

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THE EVERLASTING!!!

The following review is for a previous version (12W1v2-8).

I've had two of these subs now for going on two years and i can say that they hit harder than you would ever imagine. i have two of the in a ported box i also bought through sonic in my trunk and i have rattled cups of the shelf in my house.

The only draw back is they took about six months to fully work in till they hit their hardest.

By Tyler on March 31, 2010

17 found this helpful


awesome sub

The following review is for a previous version (12W1v2-8).

i have one of these subs hooked up to an inter fire 4 channel amp (bridged) in a ported box and it sounds amazing. would recommend to anyone. great excursion

By Austin on November 24, 2009

17 found this helpful


Amazing

The following review is for a previous version (12W1v2-8).

I would definitely recommend any type of JL Audio. I have 4 of these in one box and they hit pretty hard

By Nobody on October 13, 2009

17 found this helpful


I was sent 2 different subs

First off these subs are awesome. Great bang for the buck. I ordered 2 of these & of course come to know now that sonic electronix dropped the ball & sent me 1 2ohm sub & 1 4ohm sub. So once again I had to contact them, send pics & then mail one back & wait a week to get the correct one that I should have gotten in the first place. Once again save your time & money & just buy your items from crutchfield.

By Geoffrey on June 7, 2026 Checkmark Icon Verified purchase
2011 Cadillac Escalade ESV


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