4 Subs...Which One?

[Dynasty 10+ year member]

I need to chose 1 sub out of these 4. I will be running a single 12" in my 03 Malibu and need to know which one will have great SQ and also good SPL. Also, I need a prefab box that will work well with whatever sub. So when you reccomend one of the subs, please list a prefab box too. I apprecitate it guys //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif .

Choices:

1) Pioneer TS-W306DVC - http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_5291.html

2) MA Audio MA120XE - http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_2758.html

3) Memphis 15-PR124D - http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_3005.html

4) Diamond Audio D312D4 - http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_5527.html

Remember: List a prefab box too //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/wink.gif.608e3ea05f1a9f98611af0861652f8fb.gif !

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[kotec123 10+ year member]

the memphis

 

[LeofromtheH 10+ year member]

memphis

 

[soul05 10+ year member]

i actually like the ma audio...but it doesnt look nice. it has the longest warranty too.

 

[revrider1 5,000+ posts]

Memphis

 

[JoeHemi57 10+ year member]

Diamond

 

[Dynasty 10+ year member]

Will the Memphis get loud at 250 RMS? I am not looking to be heard blocks away, but I do want to "feel" the bass when I am in the car. I have been doing some research so I know it will have good SQ.

 

[revrider1 5,000+ posts]

I had a friend with 2 12" giving them 200watts a piece and it was loud and sounded good, and they were in a prefab box.

 

[Dynasty 10+ year member]

Will I damage anything if I run the Memphis at 350 RMS even though it says 250 RMS? Also, should I get a 4 gauge or 8 gauge amp kit?

 

[revrider1 5,000+ posts]

I dont think so, set the gains accordingly. Use 4 gauge

 

[soul05 10+ year member]

you should be fine with 8 gauge unless you plan on upgrading later.

400 watts = 64 amps.

8 gauge handles up to 100 amps.

 

[zachzchw 5,000+ posts]

remember that most people have not heard even a pair of the choices you list, let alone all four choices.

Go with whatever suits your available power the best.

if thats a toss up, go with whatever has the best warranty.

 

[Dynasty 10+ year member]

Right now I am leaning more to the Memphis and Diamond. I do not think the Pioneer and the MA will have the SQ I am looking for, but how will I know? This will be my first system and the only other subs I heard in person are 2 Dual subs purchased from Best Buy in a prefab bandpass box.

I am going to have a custom box made so I know whatever I go with will be in the right box.

I am thinking of using a Profile AP700M (http://www.millionbuy.com/prfap700m.html) to power the sub that I choose. I just need more input for experienced car audio people.

 

[QualityCarErock 10+ year member]

The D3 has excellent SQ for what it costs. We sell the shit outta them at the shop, it's our most popular sub that we use in our stricter budget systems that are all about sound and not volume. Although they do get quite loud with the right power.

 

[QualityCarErock 10+ year member]

Not to mention that they are awesome if you're concerned about space. They require a tiny box. Which i personally love.