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09-17-2004, 01:48 AM | #1 | |
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New Sub Recommendations
I'm considering buying pair of different subs, any suggestions? I'm looking to be loud with only 2 12" subs, 3 tops but preferably 2. Also I am looking for subs that don't require a crapload of airspace for a good ported box, contrary to the Kicker L7's. I have the Autotek MX-3000.1 amp so the subs can have 1,000 watts rms or so, but something that is compatible to that amp. My price range is preferably not over $600 for a pair, but if you think a sub is absolutely worth it, throw it by me. Also, I'm more geared to SPL, but a tad bit of Sq won't hurt, and I want to hit hard inside the car, as well as pick up low bass notes. I'm thinking about getting new subs because the Kickers seem to blow too easily. If you guys can recommend any brands or models of subs that fit the above description, that'd be awesome. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.
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09-17-2004, 12:27 PM | #2 | |
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Re: New Sub Recommendations
I was very impressed with these subs if you can even find them. But you should be able to get a pair for less than 6. I heard a pair of 12s BTW. The newer DCX PPIs are supposed to be nice also but I have not heard them.
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09-17-2004, 03:25 PM | #3 | |
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Re: New Sub Recommendations
You're asking for a bit much, don't you think. It's doubtful that you'll find a sub that can take 1000RMS and still not need much airspace. Just my opinion. Is going sealed an option?
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09-17-2004, 04:22 PM | #4 | |
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Well it doesn't have to be 1000 rms per se, but definitely not like 300 rms like an Alpine type R or something. I want something with at least like a good 500 or 600 watts rms if not more, because the Kickers had 750 rms and if I drop too much below that than I would just be wasting the power of my amp. Anyone heard anything about the Alpine SWX-1242D subs? http://www.alpine-usa.com/ Would these work with my amp? Are they any good? Any other sub suggestions??
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09-17-2004, 04:34 PM | #5 | |
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I believe I have about 6cf of space in the trunk, maybe slightly under that.
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09-17-2004, 04:51 PM | #6 | |
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The Alpine is good, but I generally lean more towards the individual companies like Audio Adire and RE audio. Thier stuff is hand made and very good quality. You could get 2 RE SE's. They would be about $450 for both, if I remember correctly. They are 600RMS but can easily take 750, and they could work with 3 cubic feet ported. You could also look at the RE SX's which are more expensive about $600 for two, again if i remember correctly. They are 1000RMS which would be great, but I'm not sure if they would perform to their full potential in a 3 cubic foot box, although it would work.
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09-17-2004, 05:12 PM | #7 | |
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I just checked out reaudio.com, how would 2 12" XXX sound spl wise? Is it just me or does their website not have prices or ways to order? Does anyone know where I could order that sub from and how much it would be? Also, I don't see box specs for any of the subs, does anyone know the range of cf needed for a ported box for the XXX12? Would you guys recommend 2 of these subs with my amp(Autotek MX3000.1) and a ported box(I have 6cf total maybe a little less in the trunk), would this setup hit hard inside the car?
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09-17-2004, 05:15 PM | #8 | |
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Re: New Sub Recommendations
2 XXX would be ridiculously loud, especially if you ported them, which you could in 6cf.
No their website doesn't have prices, but I believe the 12" XXX is ~370 plus shipping, you can call them to order
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09-17-2004, 05:23 PM | #9 | |
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RE prices vary, because if you have a dealer within 50 miles of you, you have to pay retail price. If not then they will sell it to you straight and you will get a much better deal
Prices without a dealer within 50 miles of you... RE8- $49 RE10- $59 RE12- $69 SE10- $149 SE12- $169 SE15- $199 SX10- $239 SX12- $249 SX15- $269 SX18- $309 XXX10- $359 XXX12- $369 XXX15- $399 XXX18- $429 MT10- $409 MT12- $419 MT15- $449 MT18- $479 Prices if there is a dealer within 50 miles of you... RE8- $99 RE10- $119 RE12- $139 SE10- $225 SE12- $250 SE15- $290 SX10- $350 SX12- $365 SX15- $410 SX18- $470 XXX10- $440 XXX12- $460 XXX15- $600 XXX18- $660 MT12- $599 MT15- $699 MT18- $799 So just hope there is no dealer near you. Chances are good, there aren't many RE dealers, but you may have to pay much more if there is one. |
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09-17-2004, 05:39 PM | #10 | |
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Re: New Sub Recommendations
dang... my sub is worth 600 dollars?
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09-17-2004, 06:03 PM | #11 | |
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Anyone know their phone number to order? I remember some of you guys sayin the Brahmas or XXX subs were on backorder or something, can anyone tell me if the XXX12's are on backorder? Does anyone know how long shipping takes and how much shipping is, with, and without backorder? Also, how can I tell if there's a dealer by me, I live in Chicago? How should I wire my amp to these subs to push them near their limits but not dangerously to the point where I risk blowing them? Lol and finally, are there box specs for these subs, SR20 you pretty sure I can make a loud setup with 6cf or just under for these subs ported? Thanks for the advise and help.
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09-17-2004, 06:07 PM | #12 | |
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Re: New Sub Recommendations
specs are on their site, and yes, being loud won't be a problem. With that amp and those subs and a proper ported box, you could hit 145-150dB easy
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09-17-2004, 06:32 PM | #13 | |
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Re: New Sub Recommendations
An XXX can easily take 2000RMS just don't go crazy with the gains. I have heard that those subs sound really good sealed at 3 cube's. So if you get two you might not want to go ported, the other option is to get a 15, or maybe even an 18, and port it. That would be insane
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09-17-2004, 06:43 PM | #14 | |
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Re: New Sub Recommendations
3 cubes is WAY too big for a XXX12 sealed, you're probably thinking 3 cubes for a 15, and even that is on the large side.
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09-17-2004, 06:53 PM | #15 | |
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Re: New Sub Recommendations
2.7 cubes for flat response in a car for the XXX15 according to BBpro
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