18 inch subs working w/ a lil over 1000w rms

[KickerSoItBump 10+ year member]

I really would like to try out an 18 inch woofer, but with my limited amount of power, and funds, i was looking at some of the "cheaper" ones.

I have enough trunk space in my old boat of a car for a nice big box.

I first thought about trying out a Fi Q, thinking if I was putting out 1000 to that, it would probably thump well.

Then i was considering the Fi BL, because as much as I like things to sound clear, i really enjoy some slamming bass. So a bit more SPL would be much appreciated, except from what I've read the FI's are underrated, so 1000rms might not even be enough to get that pumping i was wondering.

BTL out, SOLO X out. cant afford or power currently.

I saw the Mach 5 18's, and they look alright, and definetely fit my budget, but i will have spare power or headroom w/ those. and w/ one of those taking less power than the 15's i got pushin now, it would b more like a downgrade.

IXL-18.4

was the model i think i could handle really nicely, 800rms on the site, but i was wondering if mach 5 underrates, overrates, or is pretty on the spot w/ their ratings.

Any suggestions on these subs welcome, or even some 18's i could power that i havent heard of yet.

Price doesnt matter too much to me, considering I wont be buying it ne time soon, i just want to be well informed on my next decision.

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[go_go_thrash 10+ year member]

Rlp 18,

http://www.soundsolutionsaudio.com/shop/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=54

 

[shortyg83 10+ year member]

What amp is it that you are goin to be powering this with?

 

[MikeNeufeld 10+ year member]

Re Sx Ftw

 

[alxmlr789 10+ year member]

Rlp or Q

Both sound great and get loud off ~1000w

 

[KickerSoItBump 10+ year member]

I will b powering it off my kicker sx 1250.1. So i would need a dual 2 to get it to one ohm for that power. My two fifteens just broke in nicely, so i will be sticking around w/ them, and mess w/ them some more, but i just wanted something to keep me motivated @ work hehe