JL Audio ZR800-CW

MID-Bass

These drivers made a GREAT difference in my setup depending on what you listen to, they really bring out the missing midrange BASS that the 6.5" midrange drivers simply can't pick up. An absolute MUST for a (complete) front stage...

great speaker

I hooked these two bad boys up to a JL 300/4 bridge to 2 channel, and they sound pretty damn good. I would definitely recommend them.

Strong transition driver.

I bought this midbass as a bridge between dual 12" subs and a 6.5" mid/hi set of components. These high pass as low as 50Hz while taking 175-watts RMS and will very like take more wattage with a high pass of 60Hz or 70Hz. This is not a midrange speaker. This is a very application specific driver that should be used in 4-way active systems to transition from a very strong bass section to clean midrange section. My results so far have been beyond my expectations. The only weakness this driver has (if you can call it that) is that it isn't much good above 500Hz, so make sure you set your lowpass at 500Hz or less.

I have rated this driver according to fair criteria.

Overall = 4 (This is still the best driver in it's class for what it is used for.)

Value = 3 (It should cost less for what it does, it's not a full range driver, nor would it be considered a top subwoofer.)

Look/design = 5 (This midbass has a nice grill and look to it, and should blend in most installs aesthectically.)

Durability = 5 (This midbass can take a beating, is made of water resistant and wear resistant materials and will likely outlast 2 or 3 cars easily in it's lifetime.)

Features = 3 (I will use this for "versatility". This is a very specific and limited application driver to be used as a midbass. It's not good for much else.)

Ease of use = 2 (This driver will require professional installation or modification to most doors in order to fit properly. This midbass should be only purchase for a very specific project where it's intended use is well understood.)

works great

I was looking to simply replace my stock sub in my '02 Tahoe. The shallow Pioneer would not fit so I had to send that speaker back. The new sub rocks. No extra amp. I did not know the stock sub came from the factory already built into a box. The JL dropped in with zero modification. Truly sounds 5 times better than the original. I was worried about the oHms not matching and RMS ratings. Worry not. If I turn it up I can shake a window if I want.

JL ZR800-CW

Excellent Midbass driver. I'm running a 4 way active system, and use these for 80hz - 250hz.. They fill that range superbly. I wouldn't recommend this driver for anyone UNLESS they're running 4 way active, because these speakers are only happy within this small frequency range.

JL Audio ZR800-CW

I replaced the 6.5” stock woofers in my 2008 Mustang GT with these to match with the JL 5X7s in the upper door and in the back also a JL 10” sub. These speakers really filled a whole in my sound. I'm driving them with a Sound Ordinance 2X75W amp which does a great job. They perform as advertised and I highly recommend them for any system if you have room in the doors. The only issues they posed is they don't drop in with no modification as advertised, we had to file away some of the plastic framing to get them to fit. My System sounds PDG, it' clean, full of detail, nicely staged and full of nuance. I got a great deal on the price and delivery compare to what I would have had to pay everywhere else I priced the speakers.

Thanks again Sonic.

Gerald

Don't know anything about subs; price point decided purchase

This sounds great !! I don't have anything to compare it too, other than the stock FJ cruiser sub, which sounded good, but it outshined by the JL.