2 Idq10'S Vs 2 Idmax10'S, 1000 Watt Total On Both

[RuinedEarth 10+ year member]

I am debating whether or not to get 2 IDQ10V3's or 2 IDMAX10's. They will be in a sealed box and in each case there will only be 1000 Watts provided TOTAL. I know the IDMAX's are rated for 1000 Watts each but I love the sound of my PDX1.1000 and want to have my subs run off of the same amp (much cleaner sounding since they are perfectly in phase, IMO). I hear the IDMAX's perform extremely well when not provided its full RMS rated power. I am looking for SQ and SPL. I do listen to more metal but I still like a ton of bass. Also, I like having the extra headroom when the occasion calls for it. Both get great reviews for SQ, but I wasn't sure which would be louder if they were both given the same amount of power. Any ideas?

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[budahbuddy803 10+ year member]

I think that the IDmax's will get louder and sound just as good. I have used a 15"idqv2, 10"idqv3, 12"idmaxv3. I am currently sending the IDmax 12" ~300rms in a 1.5cuft (i think) sealed box. Its PLENTY loud for me, sounds good, and will get very low with a pretty flat response curve. I vote for the max if you have the money.

 

[budahbuddy803 10+ year member]

I think that the IDmax's will get louder and sound just as good. I have used a 15"idqv2, 10"idqv3, 12"idmaxv3. I am currently sending the IDmax 12" ~300rms in a 1.5cuft (i think) sealed box. Its PLENTY loud for me, sounds good, and will get very low with a pretty flat response curve. I vote for the max if you have the money.