The Cost To Repair A JL Audio W7 Subwoofer, Unboxing, And Review - The Truth

[@danielmiller4492]

I have 3 12w7 on fosgate 2500bdcp. I love this system more than any previous system. So low and accurate.

[@MWILLPOA]

I have 3 also...nice setup

[@americafirstbitches]

I have 2 12w7 looks like I need to add another.

[@KemDawg123]

U sir have the perfect set up to me

[@JoshC321]

I wish this guy read the instructions. Please do not do what he did in the video with the surround to access the fasteners below. Use two finger method which IS DETAILED in JL Audio's INSTRUCTION BOOKLET for W7 line! SMH at this video there are ALLOT of DO's and DO NOT's!

[@Nicholas-im8bd]

First thing i noticed too... they clearly state not to do what he immediately did

[@tru816indo]

Ive had tons of subs and the best SQ and getting low while still being accurate and not muddy is thr 13W7.. I listen to mostly rock and its the closest ive ever hesrd to a natural Kick drum

[@runnamuckdesigns8880]

I could see that.

[@lunam7249]

upgrade to digital designs or cerwin vega pro line or stroker...they will shame the JL w7 to whimpering tears

[@sidewayzmike]

I sent a 12w7 back due to cone damage, I think I got a complete swap out instead of a recone service. Only because the cone, and the basket/frame came back with AE labels. My original didn't have AE labels..

[@lunam7249]

how much did the rape cost you??

[@sidewayzmike]

@@lunam7249 I think it was just under 400 bux usd. This was roughly 6 to 10 years ago.

[@lunam7249]

@@sidewayzmike ya 10 years ago....$400 used.. sound about accurate...all right maniac mike...for your confession...i will cough up a cat furball and confess to you , its a good woofer..... (for you to sell on ebay)..then do the upgrade with the cash!!....fuck yeah!!!!! and get some weed and stop off at the strip club with all the change left over from your new different woofers..

[@strobaholic]

I had 2 of those in my car. I enjoyed them very much while I had them and I miss them very much. 😭

[@amanteapasionado6836]

That's crazy. $300 to $600 is a bit much to spend on any brand new subwoofer let alone just to have it repaired.

[@uptobatentertainment]

It don’t cost that much maybe $300 max JL covers shipping back to you and when I shipped my 40 lb W7 to them it was $45 or $50

[@uptobatentertainment]

Sundown and DC audio DD etc are around $200 to $250 for recone kits and u have to rebuild or pay to get it done.. similar cost to JL but JL audio’s techs rebuild it to spec included in the cost!

[@jasonredepenning]

If you want a Sony more power too you

[@JohnSmith-vq5wx]

@@uptobatentertainment FALSE...depends on where you live. $40-50 is more like $100

[@henryovalles7311]

For the price they shoild be lifetime free replacement yea isaid it . On line they all over the place blown..that should tell you

[@Cheeseypoofs85]

that inner cardboard box looks stronger than some of the wooden crates from china we get at work. KEKW

[@rowboyto156]

i have my 13w7 wired parallel to a memphis prxa1500.1 amp in a ported box 2.5 cubes tuned around 30-31hz. the amp doesnt go on protect and the sucker hits hard

[@hadbl12]

Who keeps the original box that long? Ive had my 13W7 Since 2010, I’ve moved twice since then

[@AzraelIgnis]

I'm in the process of building my All JL Audio components build. I already have the C7 6.5'' midrange but getting the tweeters and 3'" has been a challenge. While I wait on back orders for those, which sub seems to compliment that setup the most? I'm going for SQL in my BRZ so you have an idea how much space I'm working with. Would the 13'' be too much? I was considering the 10'' but could go 8'' if that works best. I just need some advice on which would pair the best without mudding the vocals because I listen to all types of music. And without a demo available, I can't really get a feel in my head what I'm working with or what to expect. Any help is appreciated. Ty

[@runnamuckdesigns8880]

This is obviously a really late response but don't get a W7 if your going for sound quality. If you need something really loud that'll compliment your full range go with a W6 or a W3. You can get really low freq. with either of those if you don't mind giving up the space for the bass:) and are much more musical. the W7 is great for reliable big bass but isn't very musical.

[@steves1765]

I have a set of 12Tw3's in my truck and they sound as good as a full size sub and require less than 1cuft of space per sub. You will NOT be unhappy with the TW3's. They kick ass. And by the sounds of it you are limited in space.

[@jpmavichana]

I have a 12w7 with RF T1500bd-cp in my Mustang. Its awesome.

[@rbodang5788]

That price for a recone is totally obscene

[@lydellbell4638]

Great information keep sharing 👍🏻👍🏻

[@vapeking8882]

lol so you dont really like the sub you just like the money you make from the install and sale.

[@chadedmondson3452]

How much air space do you need in your enclosure

[@lunam7249]

the more the merrier

[@akidim13]

FI audio has entered the chat

[@christlike_5.043]

Can I contact you guys to build my custom subwoofer for a JL audio w7 10 inch? I have the blueprint for it

[@runnamuckdesigns8880]

Absolutely

[@christlike_5.043]

@@runnamuckdesigns8880 what is the number or email?

[@jenafakava10918]

I still have 2 of them but the rubber foam was shredded because it sat too long but the speaker still works and I ordered on eBay the foam repair kit but not sure on how to do it if you could help me out with a video or instructions on how to do it just the rubber foam around the speakers my whole sound system is Jl audio except the the deck but would appreciate any help thank you

[@WRPhotography-zx5dv]

I have listened to it in it’s recommended sealed enclosed and it sounded real nice to my ears but not $1,500 worth. The Boston Acoustics Spg-555 in it’s recommended sealed enclosure with it’s tunable radiator sounded way better and for 1/2 the price. Same car and same Boston GT 2300 amp.

[@freezy4207]

My w7 vibrates my skull...and it's in a sealed box

[@youdig3691]

in summary, make this short: buy DC, sundown, skar, deaf bonce, b2, Memphis, reaudio, Rockford fosgate, DD or any other subwoofer for the cost of a REPAIR of a JL...ok, got it

[@m.i.k6762]

Got a job w7 12” and also a soar vxf12 and there is no comparison between them.. JL deserves that price for its performance

[@Pyroguy410]

$500 just for repair? That’s almost enough to buy a sundown audio X12

[@allmotorhash]

The X12 kills it in power handling and excursion

[@Pyroguy410]

Absolutely and the sundown x series is also a great sound quality sub. JL isn’t worth the price.

[@allmotorhash]

@@Pyroguy410 at &1300 per w7 forget that

[@lunam7249]

that X12 sun would rape that JL W7 with no vasaline!! OR FLOWERS .....says ice cube!!!!

[@josephlalock8378]

i had a 10w7 on a ppi pc-2150 bridged mono. it was ok, it hit hard, sealed actually sounded better than ported but sq wise, could not come close to 3x10w3d6-v1 sealed. w7s are over hyped

[@A4rings110]

I think its safe to assume that neither of the boxes that were used with your w7 were spec'd as well as whatever box you used for the w3.

[@JrGarcia-dn6mp]

Getting my box made for my 13w7ae, I actually have two of them but I'm just gonna install one with a hd1200 amplifier.

[@jadenm4198]

That’s the exact same setup I’m doing

[@JrGarcia-dn6mp]

@@jadenm4198 you wont be disappointed bro shit hits hard especially for one sub, I got the Dm810 processor with it sounds clean.

[@jadenm4198]

Jr Garcia does it ever hurt ur ears lol??

[@jadenm4198]

Jr Garcia and also I have a buddy that used to work at a audio store and he told me u can put them in sealed boxes but they sound best in a ported is this true?

[@JrGarcia-dn6mp]

@@jadenm4198 yea bro it's alot louder with a ported box but it will sound nice in a sealed box, but I prefer ported forsure and yea it rings my ears pretty good lol I cant even have volume half ways with my girl in the car ..I got a infinite g37 sedan ,I'm actually gonna have a box made for two with the port coming out from middle of back seats armrest area but that's later on few months away.this week I'm getting the U.s. alternator installed and big3.

[@jleep2017]

Where does he say how much it was to repair it at?

[@A4rings110]

literally in the video

[@TrendyBromando]

I love the dual 1.5ohm coils you cant get that anywhere else

[@johnsteger]

I have 2 8w7's a 12w7 and 2 12w6v3 I think I got a problem 🤣😅

[@bellaphone5719]

You want to sell them 8w7 bro let me no

[@rustywalters80]

I have a 10w7 that needs a new voice coil and a new foam ring. Do you guys fix these?

[@pnutassnigga]

U can order the parts online just Google them. I did a refoam, recone, and recoin on 2 10s. For 48 bucks

[@A4rings110]

@@pnutassnigga nobody sells the OEM voice coil for a w7 or w6v2

[@bellaphone5719]

Look on ebay bro

[@luismarquez3342]

Algún citio donde conseguir el kit de reparación jl audio w7 13.5

[@thebestmotoroil101]

I used to have one of those. That thing is SCARY nasty! It used to knock my review mirror off constantly. I paid $1000 for the one I used to have.

[@FATMIKED5183]

I bought a 12w7 in an eom spec box used for $140.I'd never pay anywhere near a grand for that sub,and even if I did,I sure wouldn't tell anyone.

[@thebestmotoroil101]

@@FATMIKED5183 That's what they cost in 2007. That was well over 10 years ago. A few months ago, there was zero listings on eBay for even an 8W7. Prior to March 2020, there was a TON of them.

[@FATMIKED5183]

@@thebestmotoroil101 Have you ever heard of the Adire audio Brahma subwoofer?It's been mopping the floor with W7s since 2002,and back then the Brahma was less than $400.Adire went under,but came back fairly recently,and their Brahma is still about the same price.

[@thebestmotoroil101]

@@FATMIKED5183 Not a single store around carried them. I no longer do car audio. Those days are long gone.

[@FATMIKED5183]

@@thebestmotoroil101 I just bought a sub from a brick and mortar store for the first time recently.It was a bit of a drive to get to that shop that is the closest DD dealer. I don't trust the local shops at all.I trust random dudes selling audio off the books out of their house over most shops.

[@djkinginsaneakacoldblooded]

Where are you located?

[@belajarlelang7370]

Saya punya jl w6

[@migascustomsounds3054]

I got 2 12s and a blown 13".

[@timothypruitt4505]

I do to plus a Rockford fosgate T 2500 amp sweet set up one of my w7 and my 13w7 needs to go in and get repaired

[@migascustomsounds3054]

@@timothypruitt4505 nice. I got an old school t500. Wanted the 2500 but don't got electrical for it or space. The best I got is the Slash1200v3 but only does about 1600. Check my Chan. I got 2 mtx9500s that need to be bumped.

[@timothypruitt4505]

I like you chanl good stuff and music stuff to

[@jdkljfkjefjkjfdjdi]

6:25 Why you fold when manual say's no? This is $1000+ woofer..

[@A4rings110]

LOL right. Imagine if you were the customer watching him do this to your sub

[@lunam7249]

$1300 last time i heard...

[@ericklinares9340]

Jl audio soud pay for the ship cuse the speaker and the amp are not chip bro

[@youdig3691]

proof read?

[@JohhnyCash-bm8cr]

JL told me 1099 to repair a 13 w7

[@radiospank]

Good sql woofers

[@Loso0523]

I’m good I’ll stick with my w3 eazy peazy

[@kylosolo8815]

I have 3 w3v312s and 2 w6v212s...I'm going back to my w6s...but the w3s are awesome I just need a lil bit more lol

[@plattnumcustomcaraudio3086]

These are definitely for the non do-it-yourselfer and someone with a credit card that has no limit aka sissy

[@jacobsellars7910]

Ive built my entire system including the box by myself. 19 years old and in college. On my own budget. Slowly worked my way up from w1’s to w3’s to 1 10w7. Couldn’t be happier with how it sounds I don’t think ill ever own another sub

[@uptobatentertainment]

Shipping is not 200-300 dollars and JL up until last year covers the return shipping.. the turnaround is at least a month and that was before COVID and supply shortages … took a 10 min video to explain 2 min of info smh …

[@jleep2017]

How much is it to repair it though?

[@bellaphone5719]

@@jleep2017 200 bucks or you can do it yourself by ordering the form

[@youdig3691]

dude.. u ripped the plastic???.. wtf, u need that to return it.. warranty voided

[@bellaphone5719]

It's not rip its just fragile my friend

[@youdig3691]

@@bellaphone5719 nope it's ripped, he even said "rip this plastic off" lol.. warranty voided lol.. you know how sensitive they are lol

[@shaunstruzyk3456]

To much motor noise way to expensive ur paying for the name and power rating is crap. Put my sundown audio x15s up to that all day long

[@Bruceillest101]

You are paying for the quality. By that I mean the responsiveness of the voice coil. It’s the W7 is better suited for audiophiles not spl comps

[@shaunstruzyk3456]

@@Bruceillest101 I had 4 12 w6. Yrs ago. Sound quality for sure on those

[@cjon24s69]

Motor noise? These subs have insane sound quality for being as loud as they are. Yes sundown x15 would outhit this, power rating definitely isnt crap, I have 2 13.5w7 on a deaf bonce aak4000 at 1.5 ohms, they want more. I shouldve got the aak6000. Shit Id like to have 2 jl 1200/1s or alpine pdx m12s per sub if I had that much money 😂

[@shaunstruzyk3456]

@@cjon24s69 quality sound is def what they have for sure. Just took out the x15s. On the ampere 3800 And went to the ampere 7500 on 2 15 in ZV5s. And added a limitless cyber 12k lithium

[@cjon24s69]

@@shaunstruzyk3456 Thats loudd and one thing I found is the spec w7 box is trash, I have the atrend 13w7 box and its nowhere near as loud as the box I built, mine is 2.6 cubic ft tuned to 36hz and has about 30% more port area than the spec box. For a w7 you will need a good 30%-50% more port area and add some more airspace to really get them moving, there is quite a bit port tubulance in the spec box so more port area helps that alot. Its crazy how much louder my box was than the spec box.

[@rios3977]

Fuck that I gotta do all that just to get the subwoofer out hell no

[@fading_starz4070]

This subwoofer design is STRAIGHT TRASH ITS much easier to just have normal screw holes on the edges

[@fishhogz6982]

Jl really is just overpriced junk.. yep I said it 🤷‍♂️

[@franciscocaceres7445]

I paid more for my I phone and I drop it every minute🤣🤣🤣🤣 this is a stupid sub any sundown or skar can do the twices the job of this

[@fishhogz6982]

@@franciscocaceres7445 sundown and resilient sounds ftw!! F jl. It’s junk!

[@cjon24s69]

@@fishhogz6982 Not junk just overpriced.

[@radiospank]

Is t junk bro, but very expensive, and overpriced maybe given that their sub technology is pretty standard in which Dd, fi and sundown all employ,

[@shaunstruzyk3456]

Those are weak

[@bellaphone5719]

Weak hahahaha those are best sub on the market hand down.

[@lunam7249]

ya ... a little weak....way overpriced

[@fjbletsgobrandon4414]

Says someone who can't afford it. Had mine for 10 years and beat the hell out of them too

[@franciscocaceres7445]

This Sub is a Toy haha I have 2 SunDown 5000RMS each those are evil!!!

[@radiospank]

Spl woofers sound like ass