Replacing the Center Sub Woofer

gcoe · February 23rd, 2008, 11:06 AM

I have a 98 RT & was looking into replacing the center sub woofer. I searched the past discussions on this & many of you replaced it with JL Audio 6WO-8 or 4 (4 ohm or 8 ohm). The mounting depth of that speaker is 3.5" & the magnet diameter is larger than most. I see it interfering with the connector for the alarm reset switch thats in the glove box. . Does it clear? Does it matter if you use a 4 or 8 ohm speaker? It is available on EBay and I just want to make sure it fits before I buy it. Thanks!

The Former PFR · February 23rd, 2008, 11:12 AM

Looks like JL has added a new 6 inch: 6W3v3. JL Audio 6W3v3-4 Subwoofers It is deeper than the last model, so you will have to measure.

Might I also suggest this sub: Elemental Designs That price includes shipping and a 5 year warranty.

vipe · February 23rd, 2008, 11:28 AM

If you want real bass put a 8'' jl sub in your passenger side footwell.

281cammer · February 24th, 2008, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by The Former PFR

Looks like JL has added a new 6 inch: 6W3v3. JL Audio 6W3v3-4 Subwoofers It is deeper than the last model, so you will have to measure.

TTT anyone looked into this, I'm about to replace mine ((GTS)) and don't feel like being the guinea pig

**Rocman** · February 24th, 2008, 09:04 PM

It does not matter what you put in there. The location is horrible, and will sound horrible no matter how good of a sub you use.

The Former PFR · February 24th, 2008, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by 281cammer

TTT anyone looked into this, I'm about to replace mine and don't feel like being the guinea pig

That ED is likely every bit as good as the W3 and is the same depth as the smaller JL. Mad cheap too!

-FROG- · February 24th, 2008, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Rocman

It does not matter what you put in there. The location is horrible, and will sound horrible no matter how good of a sub you use.

Agreed...

281cammer · February 24th, 2008, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by The Former PFR

That ED is likely every bit as good as the W3 and is the same depth as the smaller JL. Mad cheap too!

Yeah I know, but I get a discount from a local buddy on JL, and I've liked JL's. I got a set of JL 12w6's taking up space right now in spare bedroom from a previous car.

JohnnyLightning · February 24th, 2008, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by 281cammer

Yeah I know, but I get a discount from a local buddy on JL, and I've liked JL's. I got a set of JL 12w6's taking up space right now in spare bedroom from a previous car.

Steve just take your cats off then you won't have to worry about it...

The Former PFR · February 24th, 2008, 10:49 PM

I can tell you from recent experience...if you want some pounding bass, misalign your diff to your driveshaft so the u-joints bind.

281cammer · February 24th, 2008, 10:51 PM

Don't want pounding bass, just want to replace the stock rear speakers in my GTS

The Former PFR · February 24th, 2008, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by 281cammer

Yeah I know, but I get a discount from a local buddy on JL, and I've liked JL's. I got a set of JL 12w6's taking up space right now in spare bedroom from a previous car.

I like JL as well, but I don't think they have a sub that would work as well as the ED assuming the W3 doesn't fit. The ED is likely just as good as the W3 in terms of sound quality, extension, power handling but is about as deep as the lesser JL. It also has a 5 year warranty for that price which is pretty bitchin. I am rockin two of their thinline 10s in my car and am astonished at the quality.

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