JL Audio 10W7AE-3 - Open Box, Great

You get what you pay for.

I owned a Alpine SWX 1243D powered by a Rockford Fosgate T1000-1BDCP. I wanted to use less space in my 2011 Pilot so I purchased the JL Audio 10w7ae-3. I optioned for a sealed box that was designed for the JL Audio 10w7ae-3 so my box was slightly smaller than the ported box I was using. I purchased a JL Audio HD750/1 to push it. My new ten inch sub was as heavy as my 12 inch sub but overall I occupy less space and the power amp is much lighter. Suffice to say I saved a little space but this JL Audio setup is phenomenal. My older setup shook my truck more but the bass produced by my JL is lower, smoother and deeper than my Alpine. I am very happy with my JL sub/amp combination. It costs a bit but it is worth it. Besides I am giving my older setup to my son. Who knows one day when my money is right I might get him a 12w7ae-3. I know he would love it. I am very happy and excited.

# 1 sound quality

best sound quality i have own yet ..!!!!!!

Great SUB! Wicked Bass!

Great subwoofer, this thing rocks my car. Keep in mind tho that you need a custom box to fit this sub as my universal 10" box did not fit it.

Simply Put

I have two of these in a dual ported enclosure made to JL specs. Powered each of them with an XD600/1. I can not tell you how many times I have turned heads. Could only place the gain at slightly less than half way.

There is also nothing like a JL amp. If you are planning on getting these and running something cheap, you will not get the same SQ.

By FAR the best, loudest and clearest subs I have ever owned.

CONS: Running two of these in an enclosure is pushing 100lbs but well worth it, nevertheless.

Great Sub!!!!

Awesome sub! have had it 2 years now without issues! would highly recommend to anyone looking for loud bass but with small space to deal with!

Amazing subwoofer!

The price point is still a bit absurd, I understand how they get there, but it's still absurd.
Now that the obvious statement is out of the way, we can move to audio bliss. If the price is the only thing holding you back, buy a blown one and rebuild it. The sub is infinitely rebuildable, essentially.

I am a lifelong audiophile that boycotted (buying new) JL for decades based only on price. We used to pride ourselves on cleaning the floor at stereo comps with people who would pay $3k for JL subs and amp, then get DESTROYED by us with some skill and $500 bucks!!! However, I have always respected and appreciated their sound and sound quality. I won't say it's unmatched, that's not true, but it is to be respected.

The older I got the less time I have to play and am looking for efficient sound quality, and the W7 fulfills this in the most amazing way possible. We have a single 10" W7 in our family vehicle (21' CX-5) powered by an 800.1 Audiocontrol amp with Accu-bass and it just works well! HD Pre-fab box tuned to roughly 38hz for now, gains set with my O-scope as always and I am about %50 through full sound deadening of the vehicle. I run JL's in a few of our vehicles (W3, W6, W7).

PERSPECTIVE:
The ONE 10"W7 properly setup, will "outdo" my 3 12" W3s from in a sealed enclosure. I say "properly set up" because you can pull much more out of the sub than I am, but I would rather have longevity at zero clipping than I would 5 more DB. I have been through every side of the audio world and at almost every level, and there is no replacement for quality equipment. BUT it's also important to remember that usually it's not about "bad equipment", usually it's about "bad application".

-Remember to never run those RCA's cables down the same path as your power wire folks!
BUMP ON!
-Dave

By Dave on July 19, 2023 Verified purchase

BEST SPEAKER EVER

You can never go wrong with this brand of speaker....and you only need one!

By Jessika on August 15, 2020 Verified purchase

Best ever

Killer bass and sound quality. I have used these woofers for many years

I didn't believe it at all buy my brother talk me in to it.

Believe me this product is worth every penny I am so happy that my brother talked me in to it man just the right sound very clear a wonderful and just down right gorgeous wen there hiting in the back

TOP NOTCH SALES!

TRAVIS knows how to get you the best deals! if you are looking (shopping) for a deal and dont see one ,contact Travis and just tell him what you are looking for and give him your price range and in a matter of minutes not days or even hours he will hook you up!
I've been a loyal customer with these guys (2006) since they were a small company just getting their feet wet in the online car stereo world,and it's their customer service that makes the one of the biggest companies in the online car stereo industry.
THEY DON'T TREAT YOU LIKE YOU DON'T KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT CAR STEREOS! THEY LISTEN AND THEN COME THROUGH WITH THE GOODS!
DON'T BE AFRAID TO THROW A NUMBER AT THEM....