DC3328

iTrader: (22)

Hey guys, wats the best 12" sub you can get on a budget? or perhaps a higher end 10"?

i have 2 12"s in my car right now with a big box but im gettin tired of the ridiculous bass, i listen to hip hop and rock. i guess im looking for a cleaner sound with less rumbling

thanks for readin!

mattastick

how much power are you going to be feeding this single sub? also, how much space are you willing to give up?

nf3d0149ab

iTrader: (5)

I have a 10JLW3 but if I had to upgrade I would consider W7's...

There was someone here in the Bay Area selling some about a month ago...I think $300-350 for the pair.

nayaab88

i got a infinity sub package from sonic electronix for 210

eggyhustles

alpine type r

IamHimeros

iTrader: (1)

JL W3 or W6 for your budget, I would recommend a 10" with a properly built box. Also look into Elemental Designs, great stuff for pretty cheap

probmxstyle

RE SE /thread

http://www.ikesound.com/product-exec...Audio+SE.12.D4

Osamu

for some reason the first sub that came to my mind was the tc sounds OEM, but I think was only available for a limited time and might be hard to get your hands on.

I've heard mach5 audio subs like the IXL are a good budget sub.
If you have less power and want more SQ, there's always the IDQ
the SI mag is like $250, but might be the best mix of both. At least I've heard the new one is supposed to more geared to SQ.
I think Fi Q's would also be like $250, but a pretty good sub.

Osamu

also what subs are you running now? have you considered building a different box to change the sound if that's what you're after. If you're looking to have a smaller box and tighten up the bass, maybe build something smaller, or run just one of the pair?

nf3d0149ab

iTrader: (5)

I am content with my JLW3 in ported box.

It takes up a lot of space in my trunk but sound is great for one sub.

bgsm1th

I would also suggest this. 12" are $200 at BB, probably cheaper online
I just put a 12" and a 500w mono amp in my brothers car it bumps when you need it, but is still clean and smooth.

DC3328

iTrader: (22)

i got a lot of replies, ok the main reason im doing this is because of weight, i had my car at a 1-2 finger gap but lowered it even more for a meet. i fell in love with the stance so i dont want to raise it again, but now im rubbing

i'll take some pics for you guys cuz i really dont know much about audio but there two sony xplods (the red ones, i kno i kno sony sucks supposedly but i got the two twelves for 80 bucks), they'll be up tomorow. todays my BIRTHDAY WOOT!

mattastick

maybe a Sundown Audio E8? the subs go for about $100, and put it in a T-line enclosure... You could run it on ~100rms, and from everything I've heard about them, they're amazing subs...

eggyhustles

getting a custom box made for 1 8 wouldn't be worth it imo

mattastick

Not get one built, build it yourself... They really aren't that hard to build... Here's an example, not for an E8, but for a massive audio 8



the idea is that it's super efficient, so you don't need anywhere near the power when compared to something like a standard ported box...

eggyhustles

This is true..

mattastick

I'm hoping a buddy lets me build one for his 99 accord this summer... I really wanna see what they can do... I've heard nothing but good stories, but I wanna see for myself...

eggyhustles

got pretty loud...sounded good too

mattastick

I would've painted the port, but looks good... what amp?

eggyhustles

sundown 1000d

mattastick

I'm trying to get my hands on one of the new SAZ-2000d's... They're still on order, Jacob hasn't even gotten them yet... He's expecting them end of June... I'd have to trade in my current Orion 1200d and send in cash to get the pre-order price, but I might just do it once I get some more money flowing... Sundown amps are supposed to be super efficient, so it should be a nice addition...

eggyhustles

im pickin up that amp too for a single BL

mattastick

RD Alpha V.2 here... I'm going to be competing locally in Street A, so who knows... should make life interesting, that's for sure... It'd be much better than my 1200...

eggyhustles

rd is

mattastick

That's what I'm finding out... I'm supposed to be getting a new dust cap once Steve gets the new heavy weight DC's in... When I bought the sub (used, but fortunately from a great seller) the DC was on its way out, so the guy I bought from is buying me a new one. I already have a guy here locally that's going to take the sub apart, and make sure everything's just peachy with all the inner workings and everything, then put the new DC on. Just waiting on steve to send me the new one, and things will be great...

what size BL you going to be running?

nf3d0149ab

iTrader: (5)

Happy Birthday!

I had #2 12" Explodes like 10 years ago when it was merging with Mobile ES and they were awesome.

I sold then after 2 years to a friend when I moved to another state and from what I know they are still working and in use.

Nevertheless...I was impressed by that.

DC3328

iTrader: (22)

^thanks!!

ok heres my stuff guys, heres the amp, its sony as well


heres the subs and box


the box reaches all the way to the back

nf3d0149ab

iTrader: (5)

How does it sound...?

The ones I had were model before then.

DC3328

iTrader: (22)

so far these subs have been suggested in this thread

infinity sub
alpine type r
JL W3 or W6
Elemental Designs
RE SE
Sundown Audio E8
mach5 audio subs like the IXL
IDQ
the SI mag
Fi Q's

this is why i get confused when looking for subs, there are so many and i dont kno what the difference is between them

basically what i want to do is sell what i have now and replace it with the new setup without any extra money

eggyhustles

ported 15 or maybe a sealed 18

infinity=trash
jl= cost too much

out of everything on the list i'd consider the mag, se, or q

DC3328

iTrader: (22)

sounds good to me lol but im not an audiophile so it might sound like crap to them. it makes the car shake which i love but im willing to sacrifice some bass for less weight

DC3328

iTrader: (22)

i live 20 mins from this place lol no shipping ftw! i think i might get this

DC3328

iTrader: (22)

where do audiophiles buy their subs? local shops? online? cuz whenever i search for subs i usually get forums and youtube vids

nf3d0149ab

iTrader: (5)

^ They buy them from little audio trolls!

Your best bet is to just to keep researching because there are tons of brands the average consumer know nothing about.

eggyhustles

usually shops. i'll tell you this though, any of the subs mentioned in here now would sound world's better than those sony's

DC3328

iTrader: (22)

i know but i just think its hard to research when i cant hear it myself and i dont know all the technical jargon and acronyms so i have to go by word of mouth. so i decided to ask azine for their advice

lol thats good to hear but i couldnt pass them up for the price, i bought em when i was 18 and didnt have a job, i used my birthday money!

should i keep my amp? or would it be to much for just one 12

eggyhustles

understandable, my first pair was 2 10" duals in a bandpass box with neon all around lol

nf3d0149ab

iTrader: (5)

Exactly...so then your best bet would be to try to go into one of your local shops.

I have some good shops around me that carry the real quality "not so popular" brands...

I had to go on internet reviews & other people's advice when I have bought car audio gear in the past.

DC3328

iTrader: (22)

niice lol so how much do you think i could ask for my setup on craigslist? and is my amp okay? or should i get rid of it to?

eggyhustles

i'd ditch the amp too..i'd try to go for 250-300