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I grabbed a G Series sub enclosure last summer, and it was a worthy add-on to our G23. This year, we are stepping it up with the addition of the new Roswell R1 12" sub, and a Roswell RGB controller.
What can I say, the sub hits hard - even using the stock JL amp in our '16 G23. I really like that there is a simple switch on the sub to go from 8 ohm to 2 ohm impedance - no having to wire up between inputs, etc. to change your impedance. I also like the all white look, and the grill provides good protection from boards and such that are thrown in the compartment. It fits awesome in the Roswell G Series box, as you would expect, and it seems that these two components really compliment each other.
The R1 comes wired up with LED lighting. I chose to get the optional Roswell RF remote RGB controller, which allows you infinite lighting colors and various LED modes. The remote is as good as I have seen, with a touch scroll "wheel" for changing lighting color and an LED on the remote that approximates the color displayed on the sub - you can set your color without even seeing the sub. It also gives you some music matching modes that actually work pretty well - I am not usually a fan of these types of modes, typically opting for solid colors. Having the system use RF, rather than infrared is key - no line of sight remote worries.
This all was a huge upgrade for our boat, especially since the '16 came with JL 10" subs. But it would also be a great upgrade for a '17 or newer as well. The stock sub sounds good, but the R1 sounds amazing.
What can I say, the sub hits hard - even using the stock JL amp in our '16 G23. I really like that there is a simple switch on the sub to go from 8 ohm to 2 ohm impedance - no having to wire up between inputs, etc. to change your impedance. I also like the all white look, and the grill provides good protection from boards and such that are thrown in the compartment. It fits awesome in the Roswell G Series box, as you would expect, and it seems that these two components really compliment each other.
The R1 comes wired up with LED lighting. I chose to get the optional Roswell RF remote RGB controller, which allows you infinite lighting colors and various LED modes. The remote is as good as I have seen, with a touch scroll "wheel" for changing lighting color and an LED on the remote that approximates the color displayed on the sub - you can set your color without even seeing the sub. It also gives you some music matching modes that actually work pretty well - I am not usually a fan of these types of modes, typically opting for solid colors. Having the system use RF, rather than infrared is key - no line of sight remote worries.
This all was a huge upgrade for our boat, especially since the '16 came with JL 10" subs. But it would also be a great upgrade for a '17 or newer as well. The stock sub sounds good, but the R1 sounds amazing.
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