Advice on a new 12 for a smallish system

[BrownVanMan 10+ year member]

thats a no?

 

[soldiermedic 10+ year member]

I am going with one of the 2 subs above. Just looking for some input or experience before I pull the trigger on most likely the Diamond audio.

 

[soldiermedic 10+ year member]

The D3 is a good sub, but I don't know how it'll work in a sealed box. If you're worried about not having enough power for the Dayton at 4ohms, you can always put it in a 2ft^3 box for a more efficient setup. It also calls for a 2ft^3 box for a .707 qtc, so it works out anyways.

Sounds good, and I am not worried about getting power to it. I was retarded and didn't see the D4 coil setup.

 

[galacticmonkey 5,000+ posts]

I saw RAM mentioned a Dayton HF. I have one of these 15s in my room on a 300w Bash plate amp. Listen to the thing every day, actually listening to it right now. Great sub.

 

[soldiermedic 10+ year member]

I saw RAM mentioned a Dayton HF. I have one of these 15s in my room on a 300w Bash plate amp. Listen to the thing every day, actually listening to it right now. Great sub.

I hear nothing but good things from the home audio front. How does it do in a trailblazer? I mean that hypothetically, as in how does it sound in a vehicle.

 

[soldiermedic 10+ year member]

Midnight Bump.

 

[RAM_Designs 5,000+ posts]

I hear nothing but good things from the home audio front. How does it do in a trailblazer? I mean that hypothetically, as in how does it sound in a vehicle.

The HF's are made for sealed boxes, and extend lower than most subs can in a sealed box. The low inductance is great for rock, or music with the need for quick bass reproduction, and obviously low distortion is a good thing as well. With a sealed box woofer, it's pretty hard to go wrong or not be happy with it. The lower it can dig, the better. It's not like it's a sub made for large, low-tuned ported boxes for home EBS setups...a good sealed woofer easily transfers from one environment to the other with good results.

I'd love to try out a 12" or 15" model in my truck, I just can't find a reason to get rid of my old Assassins.

 

[mclerico83 5,000+ posts]

SSA Shop - SSA Dcon 12D4 subwoofer300rms

very beefy sub for its rating takes 500rms easy

SSA Dcon 12" review - DIYMA.com

look at the review they put 1000 watts to it fine really likes 500rms

Elemental Designs: Car Stereo, Home Speakers, Electronics

TC Sounds Epic 12" DVC Subwoofer | Parts-Express.com

with 500 rms this is one of the most beautiful sounding subs out there also

TC Sounds Inc.

 

[mclerico83 5,000+ posts]

Review: TC-1000 Subwoofer - DIYMA.com

tc1000 is pretty much same sub as epic, epic is the newer version amazing subs

 

[soldiermedic 10+ year member]

Gee...just when I had it narrowed down to 2 subs.

In any case, thank you all for all the help, this is the same thing I did when I started with the Kappas, and I wasn't disappointed. So keep them coming, I still like the primary 2 subs above, but I will look at these that I have never heard of just to see if they catch my eyes.

 

[IbSlamn 10+ year member]

A pair of re re10s which are now the rex series wouldnt be under $100 and sound great. perfect for the power you want and extremely affordable. just my 2 cents anyways.

 

[RAM_Designs 5,000+ posts]

The diyma12 is great if you can find one...they don't pop up too often, but I believe there's one or two for sale at diymobileaudio.com.

 

[Wingsfreak9 10+ year member]

what kinda ghetto do u live in where someone jacks ur ish while u are in the house for 30 seconds lol

 

[soldiermedic 10+ year member]

Bump

 

[sancho20 10+ year member]

RWE-302 - MB Quart 12" 1000 Watt Reference Series Subwoofer

My buddy had one pretty good sub for the money but it likes a big box...