Recomended sub for tight deep bass?

MarcRiedel · 11-18-2004, 04:56 PM

I'm thinking of just doing some JLs in a sealed box, but i thought i'd gather some more opinions first.

Ya know when you go to a concert and the bass is just the deepest and most wonderful thing ever? Well I want that in my car. Right now i have a ported box w/ a jlw3v2, but while it's loud, its also very... bassy. Its always producing a tone, and i'd like to just get that really deep thundering bass and have my mids cover the higher frequency bass.

so... what do you recommend? Anything in particular, or just a sealed box?

mike2002 · 11-18-2004, 05:58 PM

im a fan of MTX subs. im hooking up a single 5500 12" driver in a ported box on 400watts. ive heard them a few times in cars. inmo they offer more for your money over JL. in every review ive read they say they can take 2x as much power as mtx says they can, guess they dont want to be like audiobahn and say there stuff can take 1000 watts when it can only take 600, so they recommend 300...

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2002GT · 11-18-2004, 06:01 PM

Eclipse... nuff said... clearest/crip sub i ever heard

atc3434 · 11-18-2004, 06:30 PM

IF you cross over your sub frequency lower, you will have more power and less signal for the subs to produce, so they can be more dedicated to the very low frequencies. Too high of a crossover setting might be lending your lower-mids to be over-emphasized as well. Have you played with your cross-over point to try and get an optimal sound? Just a thought. Eclipse subs are good stuff.

2003GaGt1 · 11-18-2004, 06:42 PM

Re Xxx

Trancer · 11-18-2004, 10:08 PM

I have an MTX 12' 8500 and about to add another one here in a couple months... I have an old rockford punch 100 to it, thats right, 100 watts in a ported box and it sounds hella good. The least amount of wattage I have ever ran and it suprises me.
Went to CarToys a few months back and listened to 2 12" MTX 9500's in a sledghammer box with 200 watts rms going to each and it was soooo loud, crisp and the quality was amazing... -2003 MTX < 2004 MTX

99GApunk · 11-18-2004, 11:48 PM

i have 3 jl10w3v2s in a sealed box, 5 actually but only 3 amped right now, anyways... i have that and i would describe the sound i get to the sound you said you wanted

SC/TGrandAm · 11-18-2004, 11:55 PM

if you want punch clean bass get some 10's. If you want real deep bass but sloppy get a 15".

If you get a high quality 15" sub it wont be nearly as sloppy as some cheaper subs. I had an Oz Audio Matrix 15" and it was the best 15" ive heard in a long while. Take a look into Oz Audio.

wade walter · 11-19-2004, 05:46 AM

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Originally Posted by 2002GT

Eclipse... nuff said... clearest/crip sub i ever heard

xxbackhillxx · 11-19-2004, 05:50 AM

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Originally Posted by 2003GaGt1

Re Xxx

ill second that.

mike2002 · 11-19-2004, 05:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Trancer

I have an MTX 12' 8500 and about to add another one here in a couple months... I have an old rockford punch 100 to it, thats right, 100 watts in a ported box and it sounds hella good. The least amount of wattage I have ever ran and it suprises me.
Went to CarToys a few months back and listened to 2 12" MTX 9500's in a sledghammer box with 200 watts rms going to each and it was soooo loud, crisp and the quality was amazing... -2003 MTX < 2004 MTX

ya, my brother has the 9500 dual 12 sledgehammer box in his car....its LOUD. he's had a little louder, but never this high of sq with this spl. i think he's running 1500watts rms to each one, not sure one what type of amps though, id have to ask him

i think mtx came back big time too, just get the 5500 or better...

JohnnyB4439 · 11-19-2004, 07:13 AM

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Originally Posted by SC/TGrandAm

if you want punch clean bass get some 10's. If you want real deep bass but sloppy get a 15".

If you get a high quality 15" sub it wont be nearly as sloppy as some cheaper subs. I had an Oz Audio Matrix 15" and it was the best 15" ive heard in a long while. Take a look into Oz Audio.

i got a solobaric L7 15 inch sounds amazing and its only running at 490 watts!

GatorMan · 11-19-2004, 07:44 AM

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Originally Posted by 99GApunk

i have 3 jl10w3v2s in a sealed box, 5 actually but only 3 amped right now, anyways... i have that and i would describe the sound i get to the sound you said you wanted

I have the same setup with 3 jl10w3v2s in sealed boxes and it sounds amazing. If you want it to play lower, just set it up for lower sounds on your amp or your head unit.

sc02grandam · 11-19-2004, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by JohnnyB4439

i got a solobaric L7 15 inch sounds amazing and its only running at 490 watts!

such a waste

SC/TGrandAm · 11-19-2004, 05:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnnyB4439

i got a solobaric L7 15 inch sounds amazing and its only running at 490 watts!

Not to be compared to an Oz Audio sub as those L7's are junk. (I used to sale and install them, I know)

2003GaGt1 · 11-21-2004, 12:04 AM

Oz subs are nice too

zx7ninja · 11-21-2004, 12:22 AM

Oz Audio Matrix Elite

Image Dynamics IDMax

Those are the only 2 subs i'd spend my money on, for now. (personal opinion, of course)

There are a great many others that may work well for you, as everyone has their own tastes, but these are the only 2 I found that suit my needs and tastes.

Natedog · 11-21-2004, 09:52 PM

Elemental Designs .... trust me... they rock... Great SQ and loudness without bein boomy....

JohnnyB4439 · 11-22-2004, 01:09 AM

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Originally Posted by sc02grandam

such a waste

aight fork me over some money for a 1000 watt amp at 2ohms. How bout that audiobahn 8000T yeah yeah that should be a good one to get me, PM me and you can ship it on over.

JohnnyB4439 · 11-22-2004, 01:12 AM

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Originally Posted by SC/TGrandAm

Not to be compared to an Oz Audio sub as those L7's are junk. (I used to sale and install them, I know)

thats your own personal opinion, doesnt mean other people think they are, and there not.

11-18-2004, 04:56 PM	#1
MarcRiedel POINTS FINGER Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Billings, MT Age: 34 Posts: 252 Vehicle: 2001 Grand Am SE Sedan	Recomended sub for tight deep bass? I'm thinking of just doing some JLs in a sealed box, but i thought i'd gather some more opinions first. Ya know when you go to a concert and the bass is just the deepest and most wonderful thing ever? Well I want that in my car. Right now i have a ported box w/ a jlw3v2, but while it's loud, its also very... bassy. Its always producing a tone, and i'd like to just get that really deep thundering bass and have my mids cover the higher frequency bass. so... what do you recommend? Anything in particular, or just a sealed box? __________________ Represent the SE, Bitches!

11-18-2004, 05:58 PM	#2
mike2002 GAGT - Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: rosemount Age: 37 Posts: 158 Vehicle: 2001 alero gls	im a fan of MTX subs. im hooking up a single 5500 12" driver in a ported box on 400watts. ive heard them a few times in cars. inmo they offer more for your money over JL. in every review ive read they say they can take 2x as much power as mtx says they can, guess they dont want to be like audiobahn and say there stuff can take 1000 watts when it can only take 600, so they recommend 300....

11-18-2004, 06:30 PM	#4
atc3434 Grand Am Again AKA: Andrew Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Auburn, NY Age: 38 Posts: 1,999 Vehicle: 1999 Grand Am SE	IF you cross over your sub frequency lower, you will have more power and less signal for the subs to produce, so they can be more dedicated to the very low frequencies. Too high of a crossover setting might be lending your lower-mids to be over-emphasized as well. Have you played with your cross-over point to try and get an optimal sound? Just a thought. Eclipse subs are good stuff. __________________ 1999 Grand Am SE2 - Blue, TOG Headers, SLP Exhaust, DHP - SOLD 1996 Vert' Z-28 - M6, magnaflow muffler-back, K&N FIPK, Hurst Short-throw - 13.6 @ 103mph. 2006 Dodge Charger R/T Daytona - Go Mango Orange #2832 of 4000. Tune/exhaust. 14.009@97mph. 2002 Saab 9 5 Aero Wagon - 3" turboback/tune. 17psi of sleeper fun just waiting to surprise you.

11-18-2004, 06:42 PM	#5
2003GaGt1 Proud Owner AKA: Steve Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Westland, MI Age: 44 Posts: 333 Vehicle: 2003 Grand Am GT1	Re Xxx __________________ Sounddomain Link

11-18-2004, 10:08 PM	#6
Trancer Spruce Green Metalic AKA: Jesse Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Plano, TX / Okeene, Okla Age: 35 Posts: 311 Vehicle: 2001 Grand Am GT Coupe	I have an MTX 12' 8500 and about to add another one here in a couple months... I have an old rockford punch 100 to it, thats right, 100 watts in a ported box and it sounds hella good. The least amount of wattage I have ever ran and it suprises me. Went to CarToys a few months back and listened to 2 12" MTX 9500's in a sledghammer box with 200 watts rms going to each and it was soooo loud, crisp and the quality was amazing... -2003 MTX < 2004 MTX __________________ 2001 Spruce Metallic Green GT with all the options Red painted brake calipers Streetglow Gold Series Green UB Lights Green tubes in the nostrils. 18 inch SSC Type 25 Chrome rims wrapped in Sumitomo HTRZ-II 225/40/ZR18's Sound System: Pioneer Premier DEH-P960MP Type R Comps with Aura Tweets Clarion 4 channel amp Infinity Kappa 4x6 plates 2 12" Type Rs 3.2 cubie box @ 32hrtz JBL 1200.1 @ 2 ohm @ 1350 rms DEI Viper 791XV Two Away Alarm Escort 8500 Radar

11-18-2004, 06:01 PM	#3
2002GT GAGT - Junkie AKA: Nick Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Southeast Posts: 3,817 Vehicle: Charger 392	Eclipse... nuff said... clearest/crip sub i ever heard

11-18-2004, 11:48 PM	#7
99GApunk hockey? yes please AKA: Matt Join Date: May 2004 Location: franklin massachusetts Age: 36 Posts: 2,457 Vehicle: 04 gtp/compG	i have 3 jl10w3v2s in a sealed box, 5 actually but only 3 amped right now, anyways... i have that and i would describe the sound i get to the sound you said you wanted __________________ grand am: OUT! GTP.... IN! (check it out) Wizair cold air intake 235/50/18 BFG G-Force KDWS on 18" enkei zr1's in hyperblack front and rear STBs

11-18-2004, 11:55 PM	#8
SC/TGrandAm Newbie AKA: Kyle Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI Age: 39 Posts: 2,944 Vehicle: 2008 Accord	if you want punch clean bass get some 10's. If you want real deep bass but sloppy get a 15". If you get a high quality 15" sub it wont be nearly as sloppy as some cheaper subs. I had an Oz Audio Matrix 15" and it was the best 15" ive heard in a long while. Take a look into Oz Audio. __________________ 2008 Accord EX-L Coupe 2002 GA SCT- R.I.P HID Pioneer http://www.myspace.com/Kleigou

11-21-2004, 12:04 AM	#16
2003GaGt1 Proud Owner AKA: Steve Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Westland, MI Age: 44 Posts: 333 Vehicle: 2003 Grand Am GT1	Oz subs are nice too __________________ Sounddomain Link

11-21-2004, 12:22 AM	#17
zx7ninja Uber SQ in the works AKA: Tom Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: CT Age: 45 Posts: 565 Vehicle: 2011 Hyundai Sonata	Oz Audio Matrix Elite Image Dynamics IDMax Those are the only 2 subs i'd spend my money on, for now. (personal opinion, of course) There are a great many others that may work well for you, as everyone has their own tastes, but these are the only 2 I found that suit my needs and tastes. __________________ 2001 SE 5-speed Borla exhaust, magnaflow high-flow cat, pacesetter header w/downpipe GT body work

11-21-2004, 09:52 PM	#18
Natedog Chicks love BLING! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Arlington, VA Age: 37 Posts: 204 Vehicle: 03 SC/T	Elemental Designs .... trust me... they rock... Great SQ and loudness without bein boomy.... __________________ 2007 Cadillac CTS-V Series lots o' goodies...

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