snicka

Between the 2 (looking at amps & subs), which would you go with? Which has a better price/performance ratio?

Please do not recommend any other brands. I just want to know between the 2.

Thanks for input.

xBMNx

memphis is more of a spl sub then sq
jl is more sq then spl

depends on your setup and box design (ported/sealed)

snicka

thanks.

well, i want loud, but i am more concerned with quality. i want it to hit hard, but not have that over-emphasized rap bass sound.

i want it to be punchy not boomy. i don't listen to rap, mostly metal.

so would you recomment a sealed or ported enclosure my my listening style?

how about opinions on the amps?

tckurt

Dude are you joking thats like comparing a subaru to a bmw... sure the car is fast and good for awhile but it won't last... same with memphis they are ok but they arent made well.

mo2

the boominess has to do with the box you put the subs in. both are great companies but with memphis you get what you pay for their bottom line is ok but their high end stuff holds their own. most people don't know much about them cause the don't sell their stuff online, but they do offer a nice warrenty. jl has great stuff but its expensive.
litsening to them is probably the best thing to do then compare prices.

VanillaRice

But also keep in mind you get what you pay for!

usdmbB

This is an uninformed answer, First off both brands offer product to do both.
So you really need to ask yourself what your price/ budget is then pick product that will do the job you are looking for. You will get ten dozen suggestions. My advice
is listen to both compare product in the same price range then you can make a choice

speaker_box

i have had memphis in my last two cars one had (4) 10" subs and the other had (2) 12" subs and i also had only memphis amps and components. it is by far the best. memphis also delivers a better bass off low wattage so your not constantly draining your battery. i have seen and heard all types including jl and memphis is a lot better quality. it is harder to find but it worth searching!

xBMNx

you are correct he didn't give me much info to go on so i posted very general information

VtScionGuy

JL will generally be better sound quality wise. Meaning it'll hit quicker and more accurately.

From my experience JLs from the W#-W7 will knock your socks off given the right enclosure and plenty of power.

BLKTOYBOX

JL all the way I'm running a 250/1 and 300/4 and they are great sounding amps you will pay for the quality. There subs are also very nice I use to have 2 JL 10w0 and they slammed and there not that expensive. If you want crazy sql w6 or w7 w6 can be used with a smaller box.

SuperCrunchyAction

OK, don't listen to this guy for one... and two, use your ears to judge what's best for you. I rock Memphis gear and I love their sound but what I like and what you like may be different things.

tckurt

Please unless you have owned both you can have no true answer but I have in the past and there is no comparison.

snicka

Well, I just wanted to get opinions on the 2 brands. Of course I will listen before I buy, but nothing ever sounds the same when you get the stuff installed in your environment. So I just wanted a general consensus.

OK, I'm gonna open another can of worms. What is the average one should expect to pay for a full system intalled. I'm looking to get a DVD head unit (probably the Kenwood DDX7015), replace all of the stock speakers, 2 10" subs and of course amps to power it all. I know the range can vary greatly, but I just want an idea of what I should expect.

Thanks everyone for the input.

SuperCrunchyAction

I don't understand what it is with people posting on forums but they always assume that nobody knows what they're talking about except them. I have used both, and like everyone else on this forum I have an opinion and if you take it personally, that's your problem.

usdmbB

The range on this is quite wide but it would not be out of line to say between
2000-5000 depends on product and type of install this just a rough figure
you can pm me for any questions i just want people to buy once and enjoy

k4kas

I would suggest JL from experience.
In a sealed enclosure.Maybe 2 10's or 2 12's.
There is as much advice about audio as there is advice about diff cars.
Diff experiences.
All depends on the setup.What sounds good in one car may not in another.
You could have a JL setup in a car,change everything to Memphis,and not be satisfied.Could go the other way too.
To many variances.Go with yer ears.

snicka

Thanks for all of the input.

I got my system installed on Friday. I love it!!!!

I went with the Kenwood DDX7015, Focal compontents in the front, 2 JL 8" (8w3v2)subs in custom built enclosures under the front seats and a JL 500/5 to power the whole thing (mounted in the rear storage compartment next to the spare). I left the stock speakers in the rear, but I may replace them soon (they sound surprisingly good when powered by the JL amp). I also had RCA input jacks (audio & video) installed near the parking brake so I could plug in audio & video sources such as my iPod.

The whole setup is steath. The only piece of equiptment visible to the eye is the Kenwood DVD player.

It sounds amazing for such a minimal install. The 8's hit hard and are very punchy (I don't listen to rap, so the 8's are perfect for me). They will play surprisingly low, though. The Focals are crystal clear.

Anyway, just thought I'd share the end result with you.

Thanks again.

k4kas

Thanks for letting us know the outcome.
Now its time for some pics!
Id like to see them underseat boxes.

snicka

You got it. I'll take some pics tomorrow.