18 in subwoofer choices on 2k

[johnny hitswell 10+ year member]

Im working on another set up for my dodge magnum. I currently have 2 15in T3 audio T600 tuned to 34 on a aq1200d. Ive always ran single setups before and I want to go back. I want a 18 in woofer running of 2K+ of power.

so far my amp choices are the AQ2200D, Crescendo BC2000, Hifonics BRZ2400.1D.

the box will be tuned to 34.

so far the only suggestion Ive been gettin would be to get a FI BTL N2 18.

how does other subs stack up to it? this is for daily, no competing. so far Ive looked into the HDC3, Zcon,Xcon, and sundown. Theres so many brands out there and so many choices, I just want good SQ and Loud output; SQL.

Thanks for the help

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[The_Grimy_One 10+ year member]

I vote the ZCON for SQL... And probably the Crescendo for the amp. (My 2 Cents)

 

[johnny hitswell 10+ year member]

thanks , is there a reason why the Zcon over the BTL or any of the others?

 

[The_Grimy_One 10+ year member]

thanks , is there a reason why the Zcon over the BTL or any of the others?

I really like SSA, and the SQL leads me to the ZCON. BTL gets loud, wont sound as good. And doesnt the new BTL call for 3000 watts? I think the amps you chose will power the ZCON better.

 

[The_Grimy_One 10+ year member]

Sundown will sound very good too. Not a big fan of the Audioque, thats just me. Have a very hollow sound, and arent very SQL.

 

[johnny hitswell 10+ year member]

So were u talkin about the sundown nightshade, or the Z

on the website the BTL N2 is rated at 2k the N3 is 3k

 

[JL Audio 5,000+ posts]

So were u talkin about the sundown nightshade, or the Zon the website the BTL N2 is rated at 2k the N3 is 3k

I don't mean to threadjack but, how does that bt20 hold up? I have four im waiting to put in for 2kw setup myself.

Also, as far as subs, zcon... sundown Z, or a deathrow from IA.. I consider them to have great SQL though I haven't owned one personally.. I have heard a few.

My personal choice would be an RE SX with XXX softparts pre buyout.. but that's going the custom route.

 

[johnny hitswell 10+ year member]

the bt20 holds its own just fine. Im goin to get another when i up the amp. also since you mentioned custom, what about a sub made from PSI?

 

[JL Audio 5,000+ posts]

im not a fan of psi myself, just how he acts moves me away from him. His products are fine though from what i've seen on here.

If I was doing custom, i'd PM corey ( splaudio ) on here, for the price for customer service and going the extra mile to make sure you're happy.. he is hands down the best person to deal with on this site period as far as getting custom woofers made.

 

[johnny hitswell 10+ year member]

cool, i was just statin that, if i go custom, but not really wanting that.

so the Zcon has good output compared to the Btl off 2k+ ?

 

[JL Audio 5,000+ posts]

it'll sound better, all of SSAs current production subs are SQL based as far as I know leaning more towards SQ than most other companies producing the same drivers.. that and FI OEMs for them as far as I know.. Be different //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/wink.gif.608e3ea05f1a9f98611af0861652f8fb.gif but check on youtube there are 2-3 videos of zcon's on there if I recall.

 

[johnny hitswell 10+ year member]

i seen the vids but none of them are a single 18, just multiple //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/frown.gif.a3531fa0534503350665a1e957861287.gif

 

[Imtjnotu 5,000+ posts]

SSA Shop - Incriminator Audio 18" Death Penalty

 

[johnny hitswell 10+ year member]

im leanin to the Zcon or the BTL now.

so the HDC3 is out of the question now, but i dont understand the 'hollow" sound

 

[Kangaroux 5,000+ posts]

im leanin to the Zcon or the BTL now.
so the HDC3 is out of the question now, but i dont understand the 'hollow" sound

Same here lol. I owned a pair of DD's and they sounded fine, and they are notorious for having that sound as well. Kind of expected seeing as how AQ and DD are sister companies though. I'm curious what the hollow sound is supposed to be lol..