TSX_mike

Ok so i made a thread about sealing my trunk that got WAAAYYY off topic into other catagories sooo...i am making a new one to ask a different question

i am probably going to sell my 2 jl w7 12's and get?? i dont know...i am torn between the FI q 15 or the AQ 15 or any other 15 for that matter...i dont really know how to make up my mind

im looking for 1 sub perfered 15 that can play at least 2k watts all day and is pretty dam loud... also i would like to be able to compete with this sub and do pretty good

ok so any help is appreciated!!!!

on1wheel01

I had a DD 9515 it wanged real hard. Might wanna check them out. But between those 2 hmmm maybe the fi

Steven Kephart

What are you trying to get that your W7's don't do?

If you can wait, a Tempest-X by DIY Cable is an awesome sub and a huge bargain for what you get. I have one in my home theater and love it.

TSX_mike

dont get me wrong i love my w7s they are just not subs to compete with from what i keep hearing also i have zero room in my trunk and the specs still call for a bigger box...

i cant switch down to one sub because my amp doesnt have the ohm load or whatever...jl made it to where to get the best performance out of a single sub you have to buy their over priced 1000 what amp at least that was what i read and was told

so...i am on the look out for a great 15 and i will check in to DIY i have never heard of them before

TSX_mike

anyone know about DDZ's wtf is 7 kilotons?

Steven Kephart

It's the Exodus Audio brand name, sold at DIY Cable. He had it designed by Dan Wiggins, who was CEO of Adire Audio. It uses the xbl_2 motor topology and is based on Adire's old Brahma motor. If you want to see what an SPL vehicle using Brahma's can do, check this video out: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zvlGx7iM7OE

If you are looking for an SPL oriented setup, then check out Incriminator Audio.

Good luck with your decision!

Steven Kephart

link?

mattastick

The DDZ series is a burp sub. It's good for burps at comps. If you try to play music on it, you'll kill the sub... It's not what it's made to... Those old Adire's are no joke... So if that DIY sub is made by the guy that designed it and with similar (or better) parts, that thing should be a beast. Mike, keep in mind AQ=DD. The people that own each company are the same family. If you order something from AQ, it comes in a DD box. So keep that in mind if you're looking at a DD.

Other subs to look at: RD Alphamax or Alpha V.2 with flatwind coils option. I have a V.2 12, and it's a beast.
Cascade Designs Omega. The guy that designs/manufactures/sells them says they'll handle 3300w daily and there's a guy doing 155+ with 2 15's and ~7kw... So they get pretty loud...
Atomic APX, Mach 5 SPL are also good choices...

on1wheel01

holy hell that vid is insane

TSX_mike

that video is freaking crazy i for dam sure am going to check into to this whats their main web site so i can check their products

TSX_mike

o and does RD have a sight to? i can find it

Steven Kephart

www.diycable.com

Unfortunately they are out of stock on the Tempest-X, their 15" sub. However they do have 12" (Shiva-X) and 18" (Maelstrom-X) subs available.

Steven Kephart

Here's some more videos I took of the Brahma when I worked at Adire Audio:

10"

12"

And for something really crazy, here's the prototype motor called the Parthenon:

Parthenon

mattastick

Those Brama's are no joke... As for that Parthenon motor, it looks like DD's Z motor a little bit. This one looks like it would work daily though, and since the Z's are burp only...

As for RD's site, here you go: http://www.rdaudio.net/index.htm

TSX_mike

is the HDC315 burp only?? and if it is which is the better sub the HDC2.515 or the Alpha v.2 15?

the AQ HDC2.515 seems a lil weak imo but i also dont know to much about subs either...

mattastick

Since you're looking at 15's, check this out: http://www.caraudioclassifieds.org/f...play.php?f=110

One of the guys over there is doing a 15" challenge, where he's testing any/all 15's he can get his hands on.

As for the HDC3, it's a very solid dub. The SDC2.5 is more of an entry level sub. The HDC3 is where you're going to want to look if you're thinking AQ. As for the difference between the Alpha and the HDC3, the Alpha will hit lower. The AQ's like higher tuning, but still do alright for the lows, whereas the Alpha slams when tuned low...

TSX_mike

so if i was looking to compete but also beat the block down around here which should i go with?

mattastick

your call dude... At this point, it's all a personal choice... You can wait for the 15" challenge, and then judge based on that, or you could buy whatever you want now... It's your call...

TSX_mike

hmmm when is he doing the challenge

mattastick

I just talked to Matt (the guy doing the 15" challenge) and he said he's just waiting on all of the subs to come in. He's hoping to get everything started by next week. I really want to see the results, as there are a ton of sick subs (some with more hype than others) that will be put to the test...

TSX_mike

ill wait it out i wanna see how it comes out now you got the link where all this is going to happen?

mattastick

Here's a link for the subforum of the 15" Challenge: http://www.caraudioclassifieds.org/f...play.php?f=110

eggyhustles

ssa xcon & sundown 3000

TSX_mike

how many watts can the AQ HDC3 15 handle?

which is better the FI 15Q or the HDC3 15

mattastick

HDC3 with Aluminum coils should handle 3-4kw or so... With copper coils, it's probably good to 2k or so...

TSX_mike

i dont think i will be ready for the coil yet im not to crazy about 2 altornators and 3 to 4 batteries not yet at least

so without the coil which is better the AQ or the FI? and what would be a good amp to push it? one of AQ's?