Added a 10” JL sub to my factory non JBL system

I recently bought my neighbors 2015 Limited Crew Max. I knew that I immediately wanted a bit more kick to the factory stereo, but didn’t want to replace the head unit or factory speakers yet. I am a transplant from a Nissan Titan that I owned for the last 15 years. Shortly after purchasing the Titan, I bought a box from Tech12volt and have always been impressed with it. My first thought for adding a sub was to reach out to James at tech12volt. I had an old Rockford Fosgate Punch 55.2 sitting around from years past and mentioned that I would like to order a sub, box and line output converter. I have had a 12” sub in the trunk of various cars and wanted something like that sound, but knew there were space limitations. I’m also approaching 50 and not really sure I need all that much rattle, but I do like my music to “kick”. After chatting with James and letting him know the direction I was looking to go, he steered me to a 10” JL Audio in a ported box. I placed my order and found that I was his 10,000th Tundra order and something extra would be shipped with my order. Wow, how crazy I thought. Over the next few days, I thought about it a bit more and sent him a message stating that I would like to add in a JL Audio amp as well. I mean why not, right? He made an adjustment to my sub to 2 ohms instead of the 4 ohm sub I needed for the RF amp. During this time, I realized that I really needed to replace the factory non JBL Entune amp as the front speakers were cutting out. I asked if they had an extra one floating around that could be added in, or what option I had, he said that a factory amp would be sent out with my order. I received all my stuff yesterday and all I can say is WOW! On top of my order was the extra amp, a 4 gauge wiring kit, hat, stickers, sunglasses, a bag. I spent yesterday afternoon putting this stuff together, holy crap, that JL 10”/ported box is a sledgehammer!

 

Awesome! Looks good!

 

Nice. I love that he actually listens to your wants. It’s not a one size fits all operation. He nailed my system as well, couldn’t be happier.

 

Would that JL sub be an upgrade over the JBL WS Club 1000? I have the same box from James and want to know which 10" JL subs will fit - depth being the biggest issue.

 

I don’t know what the JBL sounds like, but the JL hits hard. This would be a question for James on comparison, but some DJ Magic Mike rattles the mirror in my truck! It definitely sounds like more than a 10” back there

 

so let me ask...

I got a jbl partybox 300 which of course is like comparing a pineapple to an tangerine...

But what i want to know is something I experienced with that toy is I could, on some songs, Differentiate low bass notes from one another, where as in most Bass units I usually here those combined. How So in Yours?

 

Welcome Alabama brother

 

I can try to answer. I listen to a very wide range of music. If I had to classify myself it would be classic rock and 80’s alternative, but I did grow up with the cars that go boom. With that said, my hearing is a little wonky with highs, I can differentiate between different bass notes and I do hear them with this setup, although it sounds like it bellows a bit more on the lows. What I mean by that is the low lows really hit and carry.

As I indicated in my original post, I have had Fosgate and JL 12’s and 10’s in the past. I have never had a ported box, always sealed. This box sounds a little punchy when turned down low, like you are holding back a caged animal. I find myself taming it with the amp controlled bass knob, but when let loose, with the power of the JL 500 to it, it’s like being in a cage with a lion.

name a couple of songs that you would be able to differentiate the bass to and I will tell you what I hear. Also if it’s any consolation, I am considering the same setup for the trunk of my wife’s Jetta.

 

And just to clarify, the wired in bass control knob is key. I would not like this thing near as much if it wasn’t there. I mounted it in one of the knock outs.

 

Thank you sir, Roll Tide!

 

Per JL’s website...The 10W1v3 is an outstanding choice when space is very tight and amplifier power is moderate. It features shallow mounting depth (4.6 in. / 117 mm) and a compact motor structure, allowing it to comfortably fit in a lot of spaces where a typical 10-inch driver will not. Lacking a pole vent, the rear of the motor structure can be placed directly against an enclosure boundary