12'' sub recommendation

[Bettr n' Revrse 5,000+ posts]

have you head the sundown SD-12, SSA Dcon, skar vvx, sundown sa12 and the obsidian 12

They are all very close...

 

[winkychevelle 10+ year member]

ssa dcon and an ia 5.1 that should be under 450

 

[Jakerrr 10+ year member]

I would say the power ratings do not necessarily automatically translate into loudness or sound quality. It depends on subwoofer's sensitivity. For example, 12 inch subwoofers can have sensitivities in the range from 84 to 90dB and beyond, 1watt/1meter I think. Assuming they work within they're usable power/excursion capabilities, the 90dB sensitivity sub could get just as loud as the one with 84dB sensitivity with 4 times less power.
By the way, is your budget for two subwoofers or per piece? I would say, $100-200 is enough for just _one_ decent subwoofer unless you buy used or on sale. Of course, there are some ok subwoofers that cost below $100 a piece, but they usually have some kind of limitation. If your goal is to get loud, get one decent subwoofer and put it into a well designed ported box (this can require twice as much space as 2 12 inch in sealed boxes).

Overall, looking at your budget, and also your power available, I would have picked a single subwoofer for myself. But if you insist on having two, take a look at Infinity Reference subwoofers. They're very cheap, with decent sound quality and sensitivity.

Sensitivity doesn't mean much with subwoofers. Especially the low low bass.

 

[pro-rabbit 5,000+ posts]

Just for an idea I have DD1512 D2 sitting here I do not need anymore. I also have a couple enclosures sitting around that I could sell with if you're interested.

 

[duanebro 10+ year member]

op - you didn't give much info to work with. I guess you have a aftermarket hu? if you don't have a amp yet I'd look for a 4 channel that can be bridged to around 450 watts, this will allow you to amp the front stage also. I recommend a DCON 12 S4 to go with that type of amp.

Build a ported box, and don't forget a wiring kit. Should be at about your budget.

 

[iDefiant 10+ year member]

Just for an idea I have DD1512 D2 sitting here I do not need anymore. I also have a couple enclosures sitting around that I could sell with if you're interested.

Wouldnt a customized box for a 12" dcon be much better then a prefabricated one?

 

[iDefiant 10+ year member]

op - you didn't give much info to work with. I guess you have a aftermarket hu? if you don't have a amp yet I'd look for a 4 channel that can be bridged to around 450 watts, this will allow you to amp the front stage also. I recommend a DCON 12 S4 to go with that type of amp.
Build a ported box, and don't forget a wiring kit. Should be at about your budget.

I got a stock factory HU. As for the amp wiring kit, whichis pretty decent at a bang for my buck kind of deal. Would a 4gauge be more then enough or an 8 gauge is fine?

 

[kmeeks]

Are you looking for something that's well made and just pounds or is there a certain sound you are after? As stated earlier in the thread the type and size of the box will make a big difference as well. If your after a very clean musical sub at good price I'd recommend a JL Audio 12w1V2 that can be bought for around $100. It's one of their lower end subs but in the right box I think they sound better then many of the subs out there. Also a very versatile sub. I have 2 of the 10s and they are very accurate with jazz and upright bass and yet will also pound with rap or dubstep.

 

[Fi_ 10+ year member]

Wouldnt a customized box for a 12" dcon be much better then a prefabricated one?

He's suggesting selling you the DD1512 which I would take over the DCON if the price is right also he builds boxes bro. His box is probably better than any you'll pay $200+ for, I say probably because I've never used them but I hear good things.

 

[Fi_ 10+ year member]

Are you looking for something that's well made and just pounds or is there a certain sound you are after? As stated earlier in the thread the type and size of the box will make a big difference as well. If your after a very clean musical sub at good price I'd recommend a JL Audio 12w1V2 that can be bought for around $100. It's one of their lower end subs but in the right box I think they sound better then many of the subs out there. Also a very versatile sub. I have 2 of the 10s and they are very accurate with jazz and upright bass and yet will also pound with rap or dubstep.

The DCON is a way better subwoofer price/performance wise as are almost all of the options listed heh JL's don't start sounding real good until you hit the w6's anything before that is basically overpriced. Never been a real big JL fan if you can tell.

 

[iDefiant 10+ year member]

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Just for an idea I have DD1512 D2 sitting here I do not need anymore. I also have a couple enclosures sitting around that I could sell with if you're interested.

How much for the sub? Hows the condition?about how much for a custom 12" sub box with carpet cover

 

[pro-rabbit 5,000+ posts]

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How much for the sub? Hows the condition?about how much for a custom 12" sub box with carpet cover

I tell you what. If want the DD(which is in "like new condition") I will sell that for $100 and if this enclosure I have sitting here that I made for another customer fits, I will do that for another $100. So $200 plus shipping and that will get you a "like new" DD 1512 D2, and a custom enclosure with a double flushed baffle. I would of course double check to make sure it fits in your application and would work correctly before selling you the enclosure.