so you dont liek because its popular..yet you own alpine...
I like JL amps. Subs are nice, w7 is good, but imho brahma or XXX is better than the w7, DD is also right up there.. but peopel are paying and that is capitalism.. i dont really like the jl comps or coax anymore, ive heard stuff I prefer over them.. but its all a matter of opion.. as to what you think SOUNDS better.
and yes you cna get much cheaper shit..but you get what you pay for.
Audiobahn is where they are because peopel like the shiny stuff...and have no idea about sonic accuracy..they want loud, and 98 percent listen to rap 24/7.. and in many reviwes audiobahn had a sweet spot @ ~45hz, a nice little bump...
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