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@@chrismejia4661 Yea, if your willing to strip out the old equipment whenever you decide to get a new car. I personally try my best to leave most of the stock wiring and connectors in my car for the next owner.
I just bought a pair of JL Audio C1-650x and a pair of JL Audio C1-650 component speakers. I've installed the 650x's and they sound amazing! I'm waiting on some Tesa tape and some foam sheets so I can install the component speakers and do some rudimentary sound treatments. I also upgraded to an aftermarket head unit and added a 50 watt RMS mini-amplifier. What a difference an amplifier makes. I've owned a lot of car stereo speakers in my life, and the JL Audio speakers beat everything I've ever used by a mile. I've had German-made MB Quart, Alpine, JBL, and Pioneer. The JL Audio blows by them like they're standing still. They're as good in the car as my indoor sound system is in the house. Thank you for the deal with Crutchfield! I was able to get everything I needed with a good discount!
Spendy would be an understatement. You're essentially looking at roughly $2500 for all 6 speakers. At least through Crutchfield. This price range puts these speakers into upper tier products from the likes of Hertz, Focal and Morel.
That's a stretch for JL. Not enough reviews or reputation for these. I mean if these were flying off the shelf then yes. Any competition wins with these? Were is the "rep"? I'll pass.
The JL C7 Woofers are epic! Had them in my car with the C7 Tweeters as 2-way setup. The mid can play up to 8Khz with no struggle at all. And the mid punch is unbelievable! Tweeter isn't the best seen on the market. Replaced the tweeter with Audison's Thesis Violino II. Was a dope setup!
Thanks for the tweet recommendation, I just bought a camry with 44 thousand miles looks like it was taken care of and I haven't had a system in a very long time so I think I want to go out and put something nice. Not crazy but nice
I have these now in my truck and not very convinced with the tweeters either, I feel like changing it fit a 2.5 full range that reaches over 16k hertz and provides reacher midrange Very pleased with the mids through their whole range
@456Pegasus1 just so I'm sure I'm following along did you by any chance install the C7 6.5 speakers? If so what do you think and were they on sale 🤞 😊
Just replaced all my speakers in my 2018 Silverado, added C5 components to the front and rear, pair of 12 tw5 subwoofers, XD 1000/1, XD100/6, a Fix 86 and a Twk88, sounds amazing!!
I gotta say: JL has never disappointed me.. for almost 30 years now… I’ve seen and rise and fall of many manufacturers.. jl has always been consistent and quality
JL Audio has had it going on for a very long time. It is top drawer gear for those who really crave quality in their builds. Cast mounts, cast baskets, cast rings. Is their much else need said! Total commitment and total quality through and through! Don’t have to sell these. They sell themselves! 1st rate Mark! Keep it up!👍🏻
I have been waiting for someone to do a full in depth look at these as I want these in my next DD build. I watch all of your videos so I’m glad you are doing this review. I have been into car audio for 15 years and I’ve learned so much from your channel in the last years it’s nuts. Great job as always and thanks !!
I had JL w4 12s in a daytona with US AMPS back in the 90s, haven't had a car stereo since. Now I have an 8th gen Civic sedan with only front working tweeters and an oem radio that randomly crank the volume up and down. I really wish I could afford JL Audio again!
@@CarAudioFabrication hi,i need help if u could help me,I bought used subwoofer box with subwoofer and amp. Subwoofer is ground zero gzhw 30 spl. In manual says it needs 90 net liters for vented box but it doesnt say anything about the air. My box has 127 gross liters but i dont know how to caluclate it to net....
@@CarAudioFabrication how much bass could the c7 threeway keep up with?. I would be powering them active with a 120 watts rms per channel like how you did to your dads car. i would be using a jl audio 13w7 ran off of a hd 1200 amp.
I bought the JL C1s and they are very nice considering the price. Just need to tune the system with the DSP I have coming in. I have never used a DSP, I hope it will be worth it.
I was more of a fan of the German manufactured MB Quart components. I had 4 sets of them in my 2001 E-class running off a pair of Alpine amps and Alpine head unit. I believe each set cost me about $400. I think that was the best sound system I ever built. It didn’t even need a subwoofer. It sounded so clean and crisp. I remember hearing things like the artists moistening their lips. The guitar players fingers moving up and down the fretboard. The felt hammers striking the strings on a piano.
I have been curious if MB Quart. I have been an Alpine purist for about 17 years now, just started considering JBL, and had some Kicker components surprise me last year.
@@justinsixx90 MB Quart is no longer the German manufactured greats they used to be. they got bought out several times and now are china built with less quality standards and materials. And the great sound they used to have is now gone unless you find an old set that someone is selling
Thanks for the information, very detailed. I am currently on the hunt for an upgrade from stock & after seeing your review and seeing them onsite at a local stereo shop. I have made my decision. OMG. there are so many different manufacturers out there, but big difference in the C7's. I've been out of the game for sometime. I've heard of JL Audio, but not payed to much attention. I was about to give them the go ahead, then got my quote replacing a four stock 6.5 with 1 pair C7 for the front and 1 pair C6 for the rear with a 12" jl sub & enclosure with a JLVX800/8i running mid/highs, & a JD500/1 Mono on the 12". I was blown away at the price & no discounts for me. Full retail @ 10k, but it did come with Blackhole dampening though out the vehicle and extra $350 to adjust the DSP. NOT> I ran, and decided to shop it. I'm still going to get the C7's, but else where. I'm hooked now that I heard them, along with many more. i.e. Focal, Audio Control, Alpine, etc. Thanks for all you do. Greatly appreciated......
I go way, way, WAYYYYYY back with JL. I installed for over 20 years back in the day when the tweeters were oval. Even today the 15 year old JL equipment in my car is still performing well. That includes the original Slash 300/4 and 500/1 along with VR speakers front and rear and three 10W1-8's. Let's not even start on my Eclipse AVN head unit.
Just ordered a 2-way set of these. Seriously can’t wait, I’ve had a set of C5’s in there for awhile under a VXi. Man oh man I’m gonna have some serious fun tuning these up.
even though some of the materials are imported, JL still produces and assembles much of the speaker lines in their catalog. that may not matter to some, but it does to me! very few made in USA companies remain. i will say, the sub lineup covers almost any budget out there, if you can swing the upper end subs you wont be disappointed.. the W3 series is a great mid-cost sub. although i have not seen many praise their component systems, i would think some of the comps are top tier. wish i had a way to get a 3-way system in my Taco, without mods or those horrible looking aftermarket speaker pods. for now, i'll stick with my budget 2-way system but perhaps update in the future.. or on my next vehicle.
I have the JL audio c5 components speakers and C5 coaxial speakers with a 5channel amplifier JL XD1000/5 with a HO112W6V3 ... omg ... If the c5 speakers are great The c7 should be phenomenal SQ
After going 3-way with a set of Hertz Mille’s, I will never go 2-way again. The difference was that noticeable to me! Unless if I just don’t have the space...
Focal car speakers sound amazing, I found them to be the best fit in my Honda Accord. Compared them to JL, Morel, Hertz and they still came out the winner. Still, these JLs have piqued my interest.
FelixtheMetalcat I’ve always been a fan of JL subs and especially their reference amps. To me their mids and highs weren’t quite on that next level. These look amazing. I’m probably still going to get Focal because that’s the first brand that has really excited me as far as sound quality.
@@mytruckinlifeace4047 cool, when done I hope you love it! I went with JL for sub in my car also. This was really the first chance I had to really dial in a killer system yet I still have some room for improvement down the road.
As the owner / user of the legendary 500/1 monoblock as seen in ↖that photo.. I am more than happy with the quality and craftsmanship of their audio equipment. 👊😎 Fistbump to Jim & Lou!
2ΩINFJ CD5 same! I have the same 1000/1v2 and 2 w7 10s that i had for over 10 years and that insane. It really is a testament of i the quality of JL Audio products, you get what you pay for
Good to know. I had a lot of doubt regarding the capacitor on my tweeters. (Leave it or remove) It seems like the best thing would be to replace it with one of these capacitors.
20 years ago my jl audio rep wanted me to use their separates on my build and focals sounded so much better. I bought the utopias and loved the way they sounded compared to jl high end. I would really like to hear what these sound like. If you only knew what my pricing was but I have to promise not to sell the equipment for 1 year.
Mark that build on your dads car was AWESOME !! the look on his face said it all , it was really cool you were able to do that for him . i was considering a set of Focal ES165 KX3 for my truck but after seeing your video on these JL C7 , Humm . im sure you have installed both and was wondering what your thoughts were between the 2 options . i have a set of Kilpsh K-Horns (fronts) and Lascalas (rear) for my home system and love the sound . wondering what you feel is the best option and secondly how they will compare to that Klipsh sound ?
I'm glad to have watched your video on the JL Audio product. You provided a great explanation of the product features and I looked to forward to seeing the install.
I heard a 3-way C7 system next to a 2-way Mille Legend system right next to each other on a sound board at a dealer a year ago. They were almost indistinguishable.
i am a firm believer in different car audio brands for different parts of the system , , JL audio for subs and amps , , focal for components , kenwood or alpine for head units ,,unless you have to have the sony GS headunit .
I’ve been overly happy with the C5’s - they are at the ‘last speaker’ status in terms of a listener being satisfied with overall sound. I imagine the C7’s are too!
I have a question about subwoofers and midrange speaker cone's? I have always liked running polypropylene with rubber surround subs and midrange speakers but some of my friends run paper cone speakers! My question is what is better? I know the polypropylene speakers last longer as they don't rot also I like the sound quality.
Im already doing some custom A pillars and D pillars for my 2019 ford flex SEL thanks to whatever videos i have been able to find with you doing A pillars lol. Im going from C5 3ways to C7 3 way full active all around.
@@CarAudioFabrication yes!!!! JL Audio has been so helpful to me as well, they sent me some C7 flush mount tweeter cups a few days ago so i can get started on my A And D pillars. This is one of the reasons why ive been a JL Audio Customer since 2011. Just havent decided on the HD amps with a Twk88 or going the VXi amp route and having a bit of less power. Perhaps doing some Overlapping with my SMD DD1+ will help compensate a bit for that. 😁
@@miker-s7219 the C5-653 3 ways are awesome! I have those in my Buick Park Avenue paired with an HD600/4 and they are bad ass!!!! So i figured if these C7 are the new Top Notch, they should sound even smoother and louder then the C5s. 👌
@@joseluisruiz3789 The wireless TüN app for the VXi DSP/amplifiers using their separate BT adapter is awesome. Almost reason alone to use them. But they are expensive. Get the VXI 8 channel and bridge 4 channels for the midwoofers. The DSP in the VXi amps include another DSP processed set of line level RCA outputs to send to any subwoofer amp of your choosing, even a non-JL amp. So you could still use a HD1200.1 for your subwoofer(s) and use the extra DSP output channel from the VXi 8-channel or other multi-channel VXi amp to process your sub amp. I'm sure you can hook up a decent discount from your dealer or rep tho'. :)
This Cap sets the -3 db point at 2.7K first order butterworth. might fit so far. Its able to handle so much power, shouldnt be any problem for it. I wonder if somebody measured if the tweeter is capable of real 200 Watts dynamic or Music for a couple of minutes... But looks like a real good system of course!
Does it make sense for JL Audio to provide individual driver FR graphs if the speakers haven't been broken-in? Next question, have they done a factory break-in?
@Ross Melton AFAIK, JL does not break these in before shipping them. Maybe Manville Smith or Rob Haynes at JL will chime in and correct me, but out of the box, the suspensions are very stiff on these...i.e. the rubber surrounds and woven cloth spiders. I installed a set of these and they definitely loosened up after a few weeks, enough that I opted to retune the system with the DSP. Most high-end speaker manufacturers suggest at least 80 hours continuous for break-in for midrange and midwoofers. The compliance specs will change a bit in that time, namely the Fs and Qtc/Qts specs. I've used, tested, and installed 100's of different types of speakers, and I was really surprised at just how stiff the suspensions were on these C7's, especially the little 3.5" mid! It was more like a High SPL subwoofer suspension! These sound great, but for similar money, my current favorite is the Audiofrog GB60/GB25/GB10 combination. Or just the GB60/GB15 2-way combo. YMMV
@@bbfoto7248 Thanks for the response BBFoto. Funny you mention the Frogs, I'm currently running GB10/GB25 w/GS 690's for my frontstage. The GB25's are currently/temporarily running wideband, as I haven't installed the GB10's yet.
That 3.5" mid range has my interest peak. I'm in the process of planning out my system for my new 2020 Dodge Ram. I've been having issues finding a 3 - 3.5" mid range that can handle at least 100 rms. Right now I've found Dynaudio and CDT options but this JL 3.5" will be added to the mix. I actually have a question about how to set up my 3 way system If anyone would care to listen and give me some feedback? My question is what do you think about using a 3 way setup where I'd use the 6.5" mid bass speakers on channels 3/4 of a 4 channel amp with a BP crossover. I'd send the 6'5's 80hz-250hz. The tweet's and mid-range I'd use a CDT ex-30 passive crossover which would send the mid-range 250hz-5500hz and the tweet 5500hz and up. This would be a mix of active and passive so I'm curious what anyone thinks of this or would I be better off going with a 6 channel amp and full active?
Do it right the first time that truck deserves it and you don’t have to worry about it sounding better if you would have went with the other option instead
@@fpalenciafp Yeah you're right and I do plan to open the budget up a little bit for this. This is going to be a permanent install and I plan to have this truck for many years. I'm going to start with the 6 channel audio control amp with the built in DSP.
Have you looked into like a fix-86 I think there the easiest to tune because of the blinking lite I had a loc-22 on the subs I had on my 2019ram with a slash 1v3 on two 13.5tw5
Apart from the 3.5 mid I will be running this exact setup, imo definitely go full active, because a passive crossover worthy of this system would probably outweigh the cost of just getting a 6 ch amp and reaping its benefits. I'm also looking for options for a rear speaker (coaxial) to pair with these that can handle the 125rms of the D-6.1200
I have all C2s. I found that my door speakers are distorting so badly. I was told to buy a new head unit but that didn’t fix anything. I’m guessing all I can do now is amp then up? The speakers are definitely not blown as they sound amazing hooked up to the rear of the car. Bass isn’t up too high or anything 🤔
Mark, I'm replacing the stock system in my 2016 Mercedes Benz CLS400. How do you think this component set compares to the least expensive Focal 3-way component set?
Focal kx3 mid-range really good, twitter really good but mid-bass really bad 👎. I had kx3 a year ago, I replaced for audiofrog GB60, GB25 AND GB10 and wow big difference especially in the mid-bass. I'm running active with xd800/8v2. 4 channels bridge just for GB60. DSP ALPINE PXE-0850S
I have a JL system front to back in my F150. It replaced the factory Sony 'Premium' system right after I got the truck new. Best investment I ever made. The Sony, while in the same power range, sounded inferior in every way.
these are nice and very expensive i would like to hear them does the much cheaper ct auido 3 way set even come close sound wise and Mark i would really like to know what you think about other 3way components budget and high end
Passive is done via inductors and capacitors depending on what component you're making the crossover for, basically the frequencies get filtered below a certain threshold after the amp but before the speaker, frequencies near the cut off linger and you can get a soft cut off. An active crossover is anything like the crossover in the head unit/sound system per speaker, usually controlled by software and is a complete dead cut off, there are usually no lingering frequencies/soft cut off unless specifically designed that way or have an option for it.
I was wondering if you could use this for DIY speakers cabinets, for home music, because piecing together the crossovers like you said, would give flat response within about 5 db. I'd use the t/s parameters for the sealed box designs, and make the cabinets ultra sound dampened. Let me know if it's a bad idea or worth trying. Thanks, love all of your videos, you do an amazing job.
I'd like to have all 7 series speakers and subwoofers installed in my car in Maryland - is there any shop you highly recommend in my state or neighboring state? It's not easy to find a professional and dependable shop.
The 'stelth' grills just look cheap, but I like my speakers behind a custom mesh usually in a triangular shape with woofer, mid and tweet behind it, but probably use the 2nd optional grill otherwise,
Hi Mark! I'm installing a car audio system using one (1) AudioControl D-4.800 for the satellites and a LC-1.1500 for the subwoofers. If I was to use all three of the speakers of the JLAudio C7 system, can the digital processor built into the D-4.800 actually work as a crossover (and band pass) for the JLAudio C7's if I was to install a set of JLAudio C7's in the front and a set of JLAudio C7's in the rear?
That wouldn't work as that amp has four channels. You would want one channel per speaker. So with 6 speakers up front and six in the back you need 12 channels plus sub.
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I love how my audio equipment is more expensive than my car lol.
My car still worth more than the system I put in it by almost 2k so I’m safe.. I paid 7500 for everything 😂
Same, bought my sn95 for 1300, and I'm probably 1500 invested in my sound system
Is it worth it? I'm considering doing the same instead of budgeting
@@chrismejia4661 Yea, if your willing to strip out the old equipment whenever you decide to get a new car. I personally try my best to leave most of the stock wiring and connectors in my car for the next owner.
Wow you need to get your priorities straight then
I just bought a pair of JL Audio C1-650x and a pair of JL Audio C1-650 component speakers. I've installed the 650x's and they sound amazing! I'm waiting on some Tesa tape and some foam sheets so I can install the component speakers and do some rudimentary sound treatments.
I also upgraded to an aftermarket head unit and added a 50 watt RMS mini-amplifier. What a difference an amplifier makes. I've owned a lot of car stereo speakers in my life, and the JL Audio speakers beat everything I've ever used by a mile. I've had German-made MB Quart, Alpine, JBL, and Pioneer. The JL Audio blows by them like they're standing still. They're as good in the car as my indoor sound system is in the house.
Thank you for the deal with Crutchfield! I was able to get everything I needed with a good discount!
Spendy would be an understatement. You're essentially looking at roughly $2500 for all 6 speakers. At least through Crutchfield. This price range puts these speakers into upper tier products from the likes of Hertz, Focal and Morel.
That's a stretch for JL. Not enough reviews or reputation for these. I mean if these were flying off the shelf then yes. Any competition wins with these? Were is the "rep"?
I'll pass.
don't forget Hybrid Audio
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The JL C7 Woofers are epic! Had them in my car with the C7 Tweeters as 2-way setup. The mid can play up to 8Khz with no struggle at all. And the mid punch is unbelievable! Tweeter isn't the best seen on the market. Replaced the tweeter with Audison's Thesis Violino II. Was a dope setup!
Thanks for the tweet recommendation, I just bought a camry with 44 thousand miles looks like it was taken care of and I haven't had a system in a very long time so I think I want to go out and put something nice. Not crazy but nice
I have these now in my truck and not very convinced with the tweeters either, I feel like changing it fit a 2.5 full range that reaches over 16k hertz and provides reacher midrange
Very pleased with the mids through their whole range
@456Pegasus1 just so I'm sure I'm following along did you by any chance install the C7 6.5 speakers? If so what do you think and were they on sale 🤞 😊
Just replaced all my speakers in my 2018 Silverado, added C5 components to the front and rear, pair of 12 tw5 subwoofers, XD 1000/1, XD100/6, a Fix 86 and a Twk88, sounds amazing!!
What was the price for all this u just said u did?
I have C2s in my front doors and they sound fantastic. Can only imagine how C7s are.
I gotta say: JL has never disappointed me.. for almost 30 years now… I’ve seen and rise and fall of many manufacturers.. jl has always been consistent and quality
JL Audio has had it going on for a very long time. It is top drawer gear for those who really crave quality in their builds. Cast mounts, cast baskets, cast rings. Is their much else need said! Total commitment and total quality through and through! Don’t have to sell these. They sell themselves! 1st rate Mark! Keep it up!👍🏻
I have been waiting for someone to do a full in depth look at these as I want these in my next DD build. I watch all of your videos so I’m glad you are doing this review. I have been into car audio for 15 years and I’ve learned so much from your channel in the last years it’s nuts. Great job as always and thanks !!
I used to do quality control work for them in 2007. Components at the time are made in China but the subs are made in USA
2007 was 13 years ago, things have changed. They absolutely build the mid and woofer in the Miramar location
I have a pair of JL Audio ZR650 kits "previous top of the line" in my daily driver..
And I LOVE them!!
So i will check out the C7 too.
I just bought a set of ZR650s, placing them in the front and will run C5s in the rear. I'm hoping I don't get buyer's remorse.
@@philgaerlan4853 Did you get buyers because I didnt. lol
I have a pair of the JL ZR-650CSi's, loved them so much, I turned them into a pair of Bookshelf speakers, they sound fantastic!!
I had JL w4 12s in a daytona with US AMPS back in the 90s, haven't had a car stereo since. Now I have an 8th gen Civic sedan with only front working tweeters and an oem radio that randomly crank the volume up and down.
I really wish I could afford JL Audio again!
The absolute best sounds speakers i have ever heard. Sadly $4k isn’t going to be an option for a lot of consumers
They're like 2300, same focal or morel
I hear you, 2300 for fronts, 2300 for rears plus 12 channels of amplification plus required dsp...I'm tapping out on this one.
I wouldnt run these for a rear fill, yes they're expensive but you get what you pay for in most cases.
Form a good relationship with your AD...never pay retail I paid $1600 for my 3way front stage
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I’ve had the JL Audio C5 components and they were fantastic.
We used those on the Supra I just helped build. They sounded great! Nice that they can be purchased individually as well and some more size options.
@@CarAudioFabrication hi,i need help if u could help me,I bought used subwoofer box with subwoofer and amp. Subwoofer is ground zero gzhw 30 spl. In manual says it needs 90 net liters for vented box but it doesnt say anything about the air. My box has 127 gross liters but i dont know how to caluclate it to net....
@@CarAudioFabrication how much bass could the c7 threeway keep up with?. I would be powering them active with a 120 watts rms per channel like how you did to your dads car. i would be using a jl audio 13w7 ran off of a hd 1200 amp.
I bought the JL C1s and they are very nice considering the price. Just need to tune the system with the DSP I have coming in. I have never used a DSP, I hope it will be worth it.
I was more of a fan of the German manufactured MB Quart components. I had 4 sets of them in my 2001 E-class running off a pair of Alpine amps and Alpine head unit. I believe each set cost me about $400. I think that was the best sound system I ever built. It didn’t even need a subwoofer. It sounded so clean and crisp. I remember hearing things like the artists moistening their lips. The guitar players fingers moving up and down the fretboard. The felt hammers striking the strings on a piano.
I have been curious if MB Quart. I have been an Alpine purist for about 17 years now, just started considering JBL, and had some Kicker components surprise me last year.
@@justinsixx90 MB Quart is no longer the German manufactured greats they used to be. they got bought out several times and now are china built with less quality standards and materials. And the great sound they used to have is now gone unless you find an old set that someone is selling
Thanks for the information, very detailed. I am currently on the hunt for an upgrade from stock & after seeing your review and seeing them onsite at a local stereo shop. I have made my decision. OMG. there are so many different manufacturers out there, but big difference in the C7's. I've been out of the game for sometime. I've heard of JL Audio, but not payed to much attention. I was about to give them the go ahead, then got my quote replacing a four stock 6.5 with 1 pair C7 for the front and 1 pair C6 for the rear with a 12" jl sub & enclosure with a JLVX800/8i running mid/highs, & a JD500/1 Mono on the 12". I was blown away at the price & no discounts for me. Full retail @ 10k, but it did come with Blackhole dampening though out the vehicle and extra $350 to adjust the DSP. NOT> I ran, and decided to shop it. I'm still going to get the C7's, but else where. I'm hooked now that I heard them, along with many more. i.e. Focal, Audio Control, Alpine, etc. Thanks for all you do. Greatly appreciated......
I go way, way, WAYYYYYY back with JL. I installed for over 20 years back in the day when the tweeters were oval. Even today the 15 year old JL equipment in my car is still performing well. That includes the original Slash 300/4 and 500/1 along with VR speakers front and rear and three 10W1-8's. Let's not even start on my Eclipse AVN head unit.
Those slash amps were the best!!! Wished I kept my slash 500/1 that I sold with my sc300…
Was looking for an active setup. Interested to see how it all goes together!
Just ordered a 2-way set of these. Seriously can’t wait, I’ve had a set of C5’s in there for awhile under a VXi. Man oh man I’m gonna have some serious fun tuning these up.
Viddy popped up and I watched it again. Glad i did, my C7s are now registered!!!
even though some of the materials are imported, JL still produces and assembles much of the speaker lines in their catalog. that may not matter to some, but it does to me! very few made in USA companies remain.
i will say, the sub lineup covers almost any budget out there, if you can swing the upper end subs you wont be disappointed.. the W3 series is a great mid-cost sub. although i have not seen many praise their component systems, i would think some of the comps are top tier. wish i had a way to get a 3-way system in my Taco, without mods or those horrible looking aftermarket speaker pods.
for now, i'll stick with my budget 2-way system but perhaps update in the future.. or on my next vehicle.
I have the JL audio c5 components speakers and C5 coaxial speakers with a 5channel amplifier JL XD1000/5 with a HO112W6V3 ... omg ...
If the c5 speakers are great
The c7 should be phenomenal SQ
I have ZR since 10 years and im very happy
Would you recommend the ZR over the C5? I just ordered them, hoping not to get buyer's remorse
The last jl component set I had was the XR....I’m getting old
The soon to be released 6ch Alpine R-A90S amplifier would be a very good match for this active 3 way system.
These 3-way would be wonderful the VXi 800/8. I would bridge the 4 channels into 2 to push the woofers.
Definitely wish I could afford JL.
I remember my original W6 setup in the 90s.
craig jones w7 didn’t come out in 90s but I get your point
@@hadbl12 spell check. W6
You would have had the W6 v1? In the 2000's I ran 3 10w6v2....they were absolute bangers. Still the best SQ setup I've ever had.
@@philgaerlan4853 yup the OG W6
After going 3-way with a set of Hertz Mille’s, I will never go 2-way again. The difference was that noticeable to me!
Unless if I just don’t have the space...
Got a JL 13W7AE and focal kx2s up front in my Jetta, fantastic brand
I was planning on using focal in my next build but these look amazing.
Focal car speakers sound amazing, I found them to be the best fit in my Honda Accord. Compared them to JL, Morel, Hertz and they still came out the winner. Still, these JLs have piqued my interest.
FelixtheMetalcat I’ve always been a fan of JL subs and especially their reference amps. To me their mids and highs weren’t quite on that next level. These look amazing. I’m probably still going to get Focal because that’s the first brand that has really excited me as far as sound quality.
@@mytruckinlifeace4047 cool, when done I hope you love it! I went with JL for sub in my car also. This was really the first chance I had to really dial in a killer system yet I still have some room for improvement down the road.
FelixtheMetalcat sounds great. I know im going to be extremely happy.
I’ve got the c3’s and they are imo best speaker for the price point around
This is a great unboxing video. I absolutely love these speakers. I have a the 3 way set powered by a VXi800/8. Just perfect.
Are you sending 200 watts to each woofer? I’m about to wire up the same setup?
@@marckusewich5870 Yes. I bridged channels 5&6 and 7&8 for the woofers. The 800/8 is perfect for C7's.
Wondering what your dsp settings are and if you adjusted the eq much?
I have the Same exact components and set up with mid bass bridged.
As the owner / user of the legendary 500/1 monoblock as seen in ↖that photo.. I am more than happy with the quality and craftsmanship of their audio equipment.
👊😎 Fistbump to Jim & Lou!
2ΩINFJ CD5 same! I have the same 1000/1v2 and 2 w7 10s that i had for over 10 years and that insane. It really is a testament of i the quality of JL Audio products, you get what you pay for
Good to know.
I had a lot of doubt regarding the capacitor on my tweeters. (Leave it or remove)
It seems like the best thing would be to replace it with one of these capacitors.
Been a big JL fan for years. Great video. Can’t wait to see the finished product. It’s going to sound great!
I bet you’re Dad is a cool person!! Thanks for your vids!
20 years ago my jl audio rep wanted me to use their separates on my build and focals sounded so much better. I bought the utopias and loved the way they sounded compared to jl high end. I would really like to hear what these sound like. If you only knew what my pricing was but I have to promise not to sell the equipment for 1 year.
Mark that build on your dads car was AWESOME !! the look on his face said it all , it was really cool you were able to do that for him . i was considering a set of Focal ES165 KX3 for my truck but after seeing your video on these JL C7 , Humm . im sure you have installed both and was wondering what your thoughts were between the 2 options . i have a set of Kilpsh K-Horns (fronts) and Lascalas (rear) for my home system and love the sound . wondering what you feel is the best option and secondly how they will compare to that Klipsh sound ?
I might have to try these out
They sound incredible, more details to come in the SQ daily driver build!
I may get this setup for my car when I do my build
You should do an in-box camera for a sub box so that the owner can flip to a channel on the head unit and see the subs doing their thing.
Went and checked them out after this video, ready to order... until I saw the price! Wow. Way out of my range.
CdT is a very underated speaker.
Finally some one is doing a in depth over look at these!
I would love to have these to replace my Hertz Millie Pro 3 Way.
I'm glad to have watched your video on the JL Audio product. You provided a great explanation of the product features and I looked to forward to seeing the install.
I’m curious to see how you rate these to the Hertz Mille 3 way Legends.
I heard a 3-way C7 system next to a 2-way Mille Legend system right next to each other on a sound board at a dealer a year ago. They were almost indistinguishable.
Very nice, wish I could, definitely would.
It looks like their old zr line which used to be great and we're comparable to focals
i am a firm believer in different car audio brands for different parts of the system , , JL audio for subs and amps , , focal for components , kenwood or alpine for head units ,,unless you have to have the sony GS headunit .
Thanks for such an in-depth review/unboxing of these! 😇😎
This will be one of my favorite video's
I’ve been overly happy with the C5’s - they are at the ‘last speaker’ status in terms of a listener being satisfied with overall sound. I imagine the C7’s are too!
Im not worthy.... THANKS BRO.. FINALLY, some component love.
what amp and head unit would you recommend with these speakers for best performance?
From this video I can say confidently that JL paid well, very well
My favorite speaker brand....
I have a question about subwoofers and midrange speaker cone's? I have always liked running polypropylene with rubber surround subs and midrange speakers but some of my friends run paper cone speakers! My question is what is better? I know the polypropylene speakers last longer as they don't rot also I like the sound quality.
Your dad must be proud of you..lol .JL audio is one of the best
Im already doing some custom A pillars and D pillars for my 2019 ford flex SEL thanks to whatever videos i have been able to find with you doing A pillars lol. Im going from C5 3ways to C7 3 way full active all around.
That is going to sound awesome!
@@CarAudioFabrication yes!!!! JL Audio has been so helpful to me as well, they sent me some C7 flush mount tweeter cups a few days ago so i can get started on my A And D pillars. This is one of the reasons why ive been a JL Audio Customer since 2011. Just havent decided on the HD amps with a Twk88 or going the VXi amp route and having a bit of less power. Perhaps doing some Overlapping with my SMD DD1+ will help compensate a bit for that. 😁
Jose Luis Ruiz how were the c5s ?
@@miker-s7219 the C5-653 3 ways are awesome! I have those in my Buick Park Avenue paired with an HD600/4 and they are bad ass!!!! So i figured if these C7 are the new Top Notch, they should sound even smoother and louder then the C5s. 👌
@@joseluisruiz3789
The wireless TüN app for the VXi DSP/amplifiers using their separate BT adapter is awesome. Almost reason alone to use them. But they are expensive. Get the VXI 8 channel and bridge 4 channels for the midwoofers.
The DSP in the VXi amps include another DSP processed set of line level RCA outputs to send to any subwoofer amp of your choosing, even a non-JL amp. So you could still use a HD1200.1 for your subwoofer(s) and use the extra DSP output channel from the VXi 8-channel or other multi-channel VXi amp to process your sub amp.
I'm sure you can hook up a decent discount from your dealer or rep tho'. :)
It looks very similar to the early 2000s Rockford Fosgate stuff, which is a look I always loved. I wish I had $4k to spend I'd be all over those.
Mark ... we are waiting for your awesome projects with CNC ... wish you all the best dear brother ...
This Cap sets the -3 db point at 2.7K first order butterworth. might fit so far. Its able to handle so much power, shouldnt be any problem for it.
I wonder if somebody measured if the tweeter is capable of real 200 Watts dynamic or Music for a couple of minutes...
But looks like a real good system of course!
That set of speakers costs more than my car 😭
JRald2016
then ur broke ...
@@hughujkbkilhhhfbhgyre6436 yea.....it be like that
JRald2016
go back to school, find a better job and become rich. You only have one life, u either chose to be broke or rich... u pick
@@hughujkbkilhhhfbhgyre6436 yoh you're an ass 🙄
So true but i love my Job...
Love my c5s and 12w7
i like the grill with all the holes
Does it make sense for JL Audio to provide individual driver FR graphs if the speakers haven't been broken-in? Next question, have they done a factory break-in?
@Ross Melton
AFAIK, JL does not break these in before shipping them. Maybe Manville Smith or Rob Haynes at JL will chime in and correct me, but out of the box, the suspensions are very stiff on these...i.e. the rubber surrounds and woven cloth spiders.
I installed a set of these and they definitely loosened up after a few weeks, enough that I opted to retune the system with the DSP.
Most high-end speaker manufacturers suggest at least 80 hours continuous for break-in for midrange and midwoofers. The compliance specs will change a bit in that time, namely the Fs and Qtc/Qts specs.
I've used, tested, and installed 100's of different types of speakers, and I was really surprised at just how stiff the suspensions were on these C7's, especially the little 3.5" mid! It was more like a High SPL subwoofer suspension!
These sound great, but for similar money, my current favorite is the Audiofrog GB60/GB25/GB10 combination. Or just the GB60/GB15 2-way combo. YMMV
@@bbfoto7248 Thanks for the response BBFoto. Funny you mention the Frogs, I'm currently running GB10/GB25 w/GS 690's for my frontstage. The GB25's are currently/temporarily running wideband, as I haven't installed the GB10's yet.
That 3.5" mid range has my interest peak. I'm in the process of planning out my system for my new 2020 Dodge Ram. I've been having issues finding a 3 - 3.5" mid range that can handle at least 100 rms. Right now I've found Dynaudio and CDT options but this JL 3.5" will be added to the mix. I actually have a question about how to set up my 3 way system If anyone would care to listen and give me some feedback?
My question is what do you think about using a 3 way setup where I'd use the 6.5" mid bass speakers on channels 3/4 of a 4 channel amp with a BP crossover. I'd send the 6'5's 80hz-250hz. The tweet's and mid-range I'd use a CDT ex-30 passive crossover which would send the mid-range 250hz-5500hz and the tweet 5500hz and up. This would be a mix of active and passive so I'm curious what anyone thinks of this or would I be better off going with a 6 channel amp and full active?
It would be best to go full active.
Do it right the first time that truck deserves it and you don’t have to worry about it sounding better if you would have went with the other option instead
@@fpalenciafp Yeah you're right and I do plan to open the budget up a little bit for this. This is going to be a permanent install and I plan to have this truck for many years. I'm going to start with the 6 channel audio control amp with the built in DSP.
Have you looked into like a fix-86 I think there the easiest to tune because of the blinking lite I had a loc-22 on the subs I had on my 2019ram with a slash 1v3 on two 13.5tw5
Apart from the 3.5 mid I will be running this exact setup, imo definitely go full active, because a passive crossover worthy of this system would probably outweigh the cost of just getting a 6 ch amp and reaping its benefits.
I'm also looking for options for a rear speaker (coaxial) to pair with these that can handle the 125rms of the D-6.1200
Those are nice. I like the 6.5. Plenty of surround material and nice power handling.
The performance is very warm and natural sounding. Mid bass has great impact and depth.
Some dome mids woulda been perfect for the A pillar as they have the best off axis performance for that type of listening angle.
I wonder how they compare to the Audiofrog GB series.
Nice drivers, can't Waite to hear your review.
Love you videos man! Have you made one on which speaker is the slimmest?
Screams custom A pillar for the 3.5"
I have all C2s. I found that my door speakers are distorting so badly. I was told to buy a new head unit but that didn’t fix anything. I’m guessing all I can do now is amp then up? The speakers are definitely not blown as they sound amazing hooked up to the rear of the car. Bass isn’t up too high or anything 🤔
Mark, I'm replacing the stock system in my 2016 Mercedes Benz CLS400. How do you think this component set compares to the least expensive Focal 3-way component set?
How do the C7s compare to the Focal KX3s?
Focal kx3 mid-range really good, twitter really good but mid-bass really bad 👎. I had kx3 a year ago, I replaced for audiofrog GB60, GB25 AND GB10 and wow big difference especially in the mid-bass. I'm running active with xd800/8v2. 4 channels bridge just for GB60. DSP ALPINE PXE-0850S
Are we going to be seeing JLs in all your builds now or do you still stand by the Focals?
Where can I find the C7 speakers? Crutchfield has been sold out of them for months.....
I have a JL system front to back in my F150. It replaced the factory Sony 'Premium' system right after I got the truck new. Best investment I ever made. The Sony, while in the same power range, sounded inferior in every way.
How about the Morel? How do these acoustically compare?
Btw💯
Good question! Probably the JL components will have more base, but un general I don't know?
Would’ve been nicer if they had a third grill that combine both grills
like the tweeters grill
Do grills help or hurt the off axis response? Also is that tweeter cap considered a bass blocker?
these are nice and very expensive i would like to hear them does the much cheaper ct auido 3 way set even come close sound wise and Mark i would really like to know what you think about other 3way components budget and high end
Hertz ML 1800.3 and 1600.2 are beast if you order from Europe on ebay its half off almost.
Got a link? Thanks.
What’s the difference between active and passive crossovers?
Passive is done via inductors and capacitors depending on what component you're making the crossover for, basically the frequencies get filtered below a certain threshold after the amp but before the speaker, frequencies near the cut off linger and you can get a soft cut off. An active crossover is anything like the crossover in the head unit/sound system per speaker, usually controlled by software and is a complete dead cut off, there are usually no lingering frequencies/soft cut off unless specifically designed that way or have an option for it.
Yep, I'm ordering them!
I was wondering if you could use this for DIY speakers cabinets, for home music, because piecing together the crossovers like you said, would give flat response within about 5 db. I'd use the t/s parameters for the sealed box designs, and make the cabinets ultra sound dampened. Let me know if it's a bad idea or worth trying. Thanks, love all of your videos, you do an amazing job.
They have best subs forever🙏🏾🙏🏾
I have always been impressed by them, especially the low profile options, crazy the bass output they have with such small air space.
I see some videos in internet.. they try to destroy jl sub with extra power.. but guess what!! he cant blow that jl sub!! And still working!!
Check out the Purifi Drivers forget JL or any other brand.
They are outstanding low distortion. Does JL audio give klippel data
I'd like to have all 7 series speakers and subwoofers installed in my car in Maryland - is there any shop you highly recommend in my state or neighboring state? It's not easy to find a professional and dependable shop.
Those grills remind me of fractal art. Very cool looking imo.
The 'stelth' grills just look cheap, but I like my speakers behind a custom mesh usually in a triangular shape with woofer, mid and tweet behind it, but probably use the 2nd optional grill otherwise,
I'm going for a 2017 chevy bolt. What are the pieces of equipment needed to run this audio set in that car?
Hi Mark! I'm installing a car audio system using one (1) AudioControl D-4.800 for the satellites and a LC-1.1500 for the subwoofers. If I was to use all three of the speakers of the JLAudio C7 system, can the digital processor built into the D-4.800 actually work as a crossover (and band pass) for the JLAudio C7's if I was to install a set of JLAudio C7's in the front and a set of JLAudio C7's in the rear?
That wouldn't work as that amp has four channels. You would want one channel per speaker. So with 6 speakers up front and six in the back you need 12 channels plus sub.
Yeah, if you wanted to run 2 way c7 components that 4 channel with built in dsp has al the bells and whistles necessary.
Can I run a 3.5” and a tweeter with a sub for a older car that doesn’t have spacer for the larger 6-6.5”?
For this price I think I'd go Hertz Mille Legend 1650.3 components