What sub to choose...

[pyro]

Im selling my custom made sub box with amp/ cap mount and my 2 pioneer 800watt dvc subs, and im looking to spend at the most $120 for 1 12" sub. Its been some time since ive been in the sub-buying area and i was wondering what you guys thought were the best within that price range. Thanks.

[02PONtiac!]

JL subs all the way. JLWO

[Trancer]

New Alpine Type R... Can find them on the net for around $115 plus shipping if you look hard enough. Check ebay too

[HiFiCarGuy]

The eD 13kv.2. I have one in my car, and it's the most accurate 12 (well it's technically a 13) that I have ever heard. It goes low and loud. edesignaudio.com is the website, Elemental Designs is the company, check it out.

[2003SCT]

http://www.crutchfield.com/S-9w2PpL5...sp?I=049PWE304



BEST deal out there......MB Quart rocks AND with this AWESOME of a deal on a 12"...you'd be crazy not too....Quart are awesome for clarity....


CHRIS

[Lash]

Originally Posted by 02PONtiac!

JL subs all the way. JLWO

x2

but I'd go with maybe the new W1V2

[killians31]

i got 2 12' inch Alpine Type-R's for $200 at a local "Swap O' Rama" (in Alsip). Its kinda like a flea market, but the subs are new and have a 12 month warrenty if anything breaks on them. So mabye check your local flea markets.

Originally Posted by 02PONtiac!

JL subs all the way. JLWO

he said $120 tops, not $1,200...Now W0's are cheapER, but still, have you ever tried RE audio? www.reaudio.com They have some bad ass subs for great prices. One of my dream subs is the RE XXX. But they're prices are good, too

[BigTaters]

mb quart.. clarity?? wtf do u want clarity in a sub for thats what mids and tweets are for.. and dude that wants the sub.. it all depends what kinda tunes u listen to man.. if u want some deep thumpin rap type bass get JL or Kicker or something.. If u want a tighter bass for like rock or pop those wont be as defined and crisp but in the same they will be awesome for deep thump where as other subs might be sloppy and not hit the lows as well.

[2003SCT]

Originally Posted by BigTaters

mb quart.. clarity?? wtf do u want clarity in a sub for thats what mids and tweets are for.. and dude that wants the sub.. it all depends what kinda tunes u listen to man.. if u want some deep thumpin rap type bass get JL or Kicker or something.. If u want a tighter bass for like rock or pop those wont be as defined and crisp but in the same they will be awesome for deep thump where as other subs might be sloppy and not hit the lows as well.

Dude what the hell.....you say why would he want clarity and then go on talking about tight subs that are crisp and defined.....and comparing it to sloppy ones......do you realize YOU are talking about clarity and accuracy????

Either way, Quart rock.....



CHRIS

[Lash]

Originally Posted by BigTaters

mb quart.. clarity?? wtf do u want clarity in a sub for thats what mids and tweets are for.. and dude that wants the sub.. it all depends what kinda tunes u listen to man.. if u want some deep thumpin rap type bass get JL or Kicker or something.. If u want a tighter bass for like rock or pop those wont be as defined and crisp but in the same they will be awesome for deep thump where as other subs might be sloppy and not hit the lows as well.

*Sigh*

Do you have any idea what you are talking about?

[BigTaters]

akk u misunderstand and yes i know what i am talking about because i hang around people that compete in Iasca Stereo competitions

Clarity ratings are generally rated in mids/tweets.. they dont rank subs by what sounds clearer and more "pure" .. it is measured in decibals.. hense the DB tests..and huge thumpin vans.... All i meant with regards to tight is if he wants to listen to say country music he might not like the sound of a JL sub or a Rockford that is designed for deeper thumping rap bass as it my not have the tight snap of a mb .. but in the same respect the MB might not handle the low rumble of a bass cd or a Notorious BIG song as well..

[2003SCT]

Originally Posted by BigTaters

akk u misunderstand and yes i know what i am talking about because i hang around people that compete in Iasca Stereo competitions

Clarity ratings are generally rated in mids/tweets.. they dont rank subs by what sounds clearer and more "pure" .. it is measured in decibals.. hense the DB tests..and huge thumpin vans.... All i meant with regards to tight is if he wants to listen to say country music he might not like the sound of a JL sub or a Rockford that is designed for deeper thumping rap bass as it my not have the tight snap of a mb .. but in the same respect the MB might not handle the low rumble of a bass cd or a Notorious BIG song as well..

Dude right now you are showing how LITTLE you know....you sound pretty young and inexperienced....Not only am I MECP Certified but I also used to be an IASCA Compeitior in SQ from 1996-1999....I won only 2 but was compeitive for all 4 years....this is back when PPI, Zapco and Soundstream were the top dogs in SQ and SPL. I did installations from 1998-2000 for companies like MTX and Image Dynamics in addition to part time stuff at Circuit City and American TV in Madsion, WI.

Its obvious that for certain types of music certain subs work better.....thats one of the first things that needs to be considered when looking to purchase a sub. Clarity and accuracy are different...though I would imagine you wouldnt know that since you prob. only like bandpass enclosures to bump your 50 cent.
In SPL competition....yes dB's are king and thats the only thing that matters.....in SQ....clarity throughout the entire range is most important...well in addition to staging. ANyway, I was recommending the Quart sub because certain models are a decent happy medium for most music....be it rock OR rap.

CHRIS

Originally Posted by 2003SCT

Dude right now you are showing how LITTLE you know....you sound pretty young and inexperienced....Not only am I MECP Certified but I also used to be an IASCA Compeitior in SQ from 1996-1999....I won only 2 but was compeitive for all 4 years....this is back when PPI, Zapco and Soundstream were the top dogs in SQ and SPL. I did installations from 1998-2000 for companies like MTX and Image Dynamics in addition to part time stuff at Circuit City and American TV in Madsion, WI.

Its obvious that for certain types of music certain subs work better.....thats one of the first things that needs to be considered when looking to purchase a sub. Clarity and accuracy are different...though I would imagine you wouldnt know that since you prob. only like bandpass enclosures to bump your 50 cent.
In SPL competition....yes dB's are king and thats the only thing that matters.....in SQ....clarity throughout the entire range is most important...well in addition to staging. ANyway, I was recommending the Quart sub because certain models are a decent happy medium for most music....be it rock OR rap.

CHRIS

Ah, the good ol' days of PPI, and Zapco. Seems nice to have someone here who knows what they are talking about.

[BigTaters]

ahh **** whatever man... the guy wasnt asking about clarity and sq in a sub.. He is talking about spending 120 bucks on a sub for a box.. I was just telling him to make sure and listen to the subs as some arent made for rap and some are.. some are made for tight country bass some arent... I know about SQ and so on.. 2 of my best friends when to the Iasca North America finals a couple years ago with Kicker and Focal sponsored cars. I have been and always have been a basshead.. I loved soundstream(had over 4 grand in soundstream amps and subs alone in my camaro)

My bud that had the focal car used to have it precisely tuned for iasca events on one setting then flicked a couple buttons and had his normal setting for what he liked.. he had 2 13" focal subs and they didnt even use 1/2 their potential when hooked up for the sq stage but then when he was done the event he would just crank them way back up because people that didnt know anything about sq would just say man those subs suck for the price u paid for them when in reality they sounded damn sweet if they were actually aloud the power they needed to thump in a DB competition and drown out the highs.


so i am not a retard i was just stating he doesnt want to compete in iasca or anything he just wants a couple cheap/reasonable priced subs and i was just pointing out the sound variation each manufacturer has

oh and by the way you are 18 and i am 28... so i think i have been around stereos many more years than you seeing as i installed my first one when i was 15

[pyro]

ok, im not readingg all the flames you guys posted on here, all i want to know is what is the best deal for 1 sub for $120, i dont want 2 anymore.

[White00GAGT]

I have Alpine Type S's, got both for 150 so u could probably find them cheaper or just go for an R. I think they're much better than the Pioneers i used to have, but i'm not too well informed about all the brands so.

[BigTaters]

id take 2 if ya can man. . unless u dont like thump? especially if you have a decent amp get a couple subs with dual voice coils and double the power in the amp. But like i said only if your amp will handle it. some cheaper ones will just cook like nothin. If you just want one though im sure u can find a nice JL or Alpine R somewhere for that much cash

[Inferno]

Go with a Nuclear sub, they are more stealthy then the deisel subs

[Hodge]

JL Audio W1