Hey guys,

I'm on the market for a new sub (currently building a custom enclosure) and I'm looking for something mid-range to lower high-range. I've been looking at the Infinity Kappa Perfect (12 inch) and the Rockford Fosgate Punch Stage 3 so far. Does anyone have any experience with either of these subs? Any other alternatives out there? Are there any review sites you guys know of? I've been having a hell of a time finding expert reviews about car subwoofers.

Thanks for the help!

Regards,
Ishakir

 

How much do u want to spend. From the two choices I would say Kappa. But I say check the JL W3v3 or the Alpine R

 

Eh, I'd like not to spend more than $200

 

If u want check out the classifieds at what I am selling.

https://acurazine.com/forums/car-parts-sale-361/closed-fs-highend-subwoofers-jl-diamond-audio-359016/

 

i suggest anything kicker for subs.........and on ebay........new........its less then $200........infinity is also good and they run about the same price.....and have about the same power...........but from experience i say kicker........

 

I use to be a hardcore kicker fan. Great subs that get really really loud. But they do lack the SQ that I need in a sub.

 

I think you have to buy a sub first and then build a custom enclosure for the sub. Not the other way around.

I have a 10" Type R older style and it's a nice SQ sub but I want to buy a Diamond Audio D6 series. Read some reviews and people compare it to JL W6V2 in terms of SQ and SPL both. And it's only about $150 at http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_5354.html

it needs at least 600wrms though

 

the JL 10w3v3 was mentioned earlier. definately give that one a look. i got mine from planethi-fi
cant find that price anywhere else. thats where i got mine.


luther

 

I honestly would check out what dnd has to offer. Either the Diamond Audio sub or the 13w3v3 would be a really good choice. Since you want to keep it at $200 and he is selling it for $215 that isn't that bad of a difference. You really can't go wrong with a JL. I have a 12W6v2 and it is exactly what I wanted

 

Diamond sold....Still got the JL 13

 

I heard the 12w6v2 today and that thing is bitchin'

After your recommendations, I am pretty sure I want to go with JL Audio. I'm thinking about rolling with a 12w3v2 or what dnd has to offer.

I'm going to continue looking, thanks guys!!

 

thats very true........or at least look at how much air the speaker you want needs before you go out and buy it........

 

All I have made so far is the rear mold, the face goes on later so I can basically manipulate any measurement at this point.

 

well just wait to make the actual box till you decide on what speaker you want........you have to have a measured amount of air whether its a ported or a sealed enclosure.........each speaker has a max and min amount of air for the each type of box........

 

I am telling you JL is the way to go. The JL 12w6v2 and the JL 13w3v3 will give you the same output.

 

don't go with the big names, there are many great subs that aren't known by new consumers.

head over to the caraudio.com forum, i learned a lot there...

if you can wait ascendantaudio[.com] is coming out with new drivers. cheap price, crazy quality!

 

big names have their rep.........so the only bad thing about going with them is their price........but at least you know its good quality........and yes there are many speaker and amps brands from companies you've never heard of that are extremely good.........

 

I have tried ever bandwagon sub out there and I say stick to JL.

I tested out all the Ascendant Audio stuff and noting really special. Other than JL if u want a small company sub go with RE. The RE SE is on par with the W6v2 from JL.

I tested the elemental 13kv against W3 and the winner was the W3.

 

Your best option is probably the JL audio 12w6. One of the best "bang for your buck" subs out there is the Alpine R-Type. You can get two 12's for under $300 on eBay. I've had both...It really depends on what kind of music you listen to....the alpine was louder SPL wise, but the JL has better SQ and can hit deeper tones.