New JL Audio 13TW5-3 Thin Sub - My first impressions
The 13TW5-3 was delivered yesterday. Serial number 20. It looks great. It was a lot heaver than I would have imagined. It's definately a well built speaker. Made a quick box for it, with .852 cu.ft. After listening to it for the last hour, I'll say its a very smooth sounding subwoofer. Anyone looking for sound quality will probably like it. Compared to a JL Audio 12w3v3 in a sealed enclosure, it played slightly louder at the same volume level. I tried it with jazz, rock, and a few bass tracks. It responded very well to all of them.
How much for the jl? I've been looking into the thin subs for my upcoming install. My leftover infinity perfect 10 is too big for the job, been looking at the pioneer premier but I'd rather use the jl if the price is comperable.
How much for the jl? I've been looking into the thin subs for my upcoming install. My leftover infinity perfect 10 is too big for the job, been looking at the pioneer premier but I'd rather use the jl if the price is comperable.
Suggested retail price is $549. Authorized dealers will probably be anywhere from $400-550
Hmmm, that's a lot more than the pioneer. The pioneer can be had for under 200.00, which is a little worrying. You usually get what you pay for, I'll have to think on this one. So does it sound like $500.00?
Hmmm, that's a lot more than the pioneer. The pioneer can be had for under 200.00, which is a little worrying. You usually get what you pay for, I'll have to think on this one. So does it sound like $500.00?
A sloppy sub can ruin an otherwise good sounding system, my point was, do you feel it is worth $500.00? I'd be interested in other subs you've used, and how this one compares. thanks.
Well, the price will definately keep some people away. But that seems to prove true with many JL Audio products. If you are trying to specifically compare it to the Pioneer, it sounds much better imho.
A sloppy sub can ruin an otherwise good sounding system...
Subs aren't sloppy by themselves. It's usually a poor enclosure choice that causes that problem.
The price of this driver is a function of the manufacturing consistency JL is known for. Pioneers is not anywhere near as consistent in specifications, and many times lots are produced by different companies. When you're stuck having to buy a slimline sub (as I am considering for my truck) you have few good choices. The JL as far as I can see to this point is the best (most consistent) model available. Paying a premium sometimes buys peace-of-mind.
Subs aren't sloppy by themselves. It's usually a poor enclosure choice that causes that problem.
The price of this driver is a function of the manufacturing consistency JL is known for. Pioneers is not anywhere near as consistent in specifications, and many times lots are produced by different companies. When you're stuck having to buy a slimline sub (as I am considering for my truck) you have few good choices. The JL as far as I can see to this point is the best (most consistent) model available. Paying a premium sometimes buys peace-of-mind.
I wonder what the linear xmax is on it. Even if limited, should still be fairly loud just from cone area.
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New JL Audio 13TW5-3 Thin Sub - My first impressions
