wmitch927

New to the forum, so I'd like to say hello to all!

I listen to mostly all rock music, from the late 60s to the current. I listen to everything from Black Sabbath & Led Zeppelin to Green Day & Nickelback. I have my mind set on the JL Audio 10W3v3 sub, but for the genre of music I listen to, would I be better off with the 2 ohm or 4 ohm sub? I'm hoping to get a fox box, since this is the only enclosure that this sub seems to fit in for my 2006 SCrew.

Any and all opinions are welcome.

Thanks in advance!

Fx-all-4-me

2 ohm gives more of a deep bump for the bass in rock music. i have 2 JBL 10s that are 2 ohm and theyre perfect for the cab of my truck. i listen to the same music.

wmitch927

Thanks for the reply. I'll take your advice and get the 2 ohm. What model JBL's do you have?

Nice looking truck you have...

Trigger636

Ohm load doesn't necessarily make a different sound, ohm loads are resistance. Ohms are mainly used for different wiring applications. either 2 or 4 ohm will work fine, it just depends on what your specs are on your amp. most amps will put out more wattage for lower ohm loads, 2 ohms is the lowest you want to go. anyway, 2 ohms may be louder, but no difference in pitch.

Good choice on the sub though, very nice.

wmitch927

My amp is rated as follows:

240 Watts RMS x 1 Channel @ 4 Ohms
350 Watts RMS x 1 Channel @ 2 Ohms

I've read that wiring a 4 ohm load will be easier on the amp. If that's the case, maybe I should go with the 4 ohm sub???

Too many variables for me... I can't wait until I get this done.

One thing for sure... This forum sure does end up costing you a lot of money!!!

king468

I just got a JL Audo 10w3. Just hooked it up about two weeks ago and it sounds good. I have a fox box and it fits well. I recommend getting a 2ohm sub just because you already have an amp and the sub needs a little more power than what your 4 ohm load would give. It would work but your better off with a 2. A 4 ohm might be easier on an amp but just remember your amp is also rated a 2ohm so it is built for a 2ohm load as well and your not pushing 1000 watts either. Just my thoughts

Trigger636

Amp should run fine at 2 ohms if it gives you specs for 2ohm... no lower though.

Fx-all-4-me

thanks man!


i bought them so long ago i cant even remember.

wmitch927

2 ohm it is then!

Thanks for all your replies. Appreciate it!

Fx-all-4-me

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