Alpine Type R 12" or JL 12W3 for a sealed enclosure

[basswiigee]

I'll sell ya my w3v2 for cheaper than you'll find it elsewhere if you want to go that route.. it's in beautiful condition. Sounds great in a sealed or ported enclosure (I have it sealed right now in a fiberglass box) and it'll take more power than stated.

i'd say alpine because i've had w3's, but if he's gonna sell one super cheap might just jump on that till you save the money for a good sub!!!

 

[cfox10 10+ year member]

i'd say alpine because i've had w3's, but if he's gonna sell one super cheap might just jump on that till you save the money for a good sub!!!

I'm not going to disagree..

 

[slvrado28z 10+ year member]

why not just get both and see which one you like best..and my idmax 10s in a 30hz ported box will hit everything rock. rap, country.

 

[cfox10 10+ year member]

why not just get both and see which one you like best..and my idmax 10s in a 30hz ported box will hit everything rock. rap, country.

I'd also venture to say those idmax 10's are better than the type r or w3

 

[slvrado28z 10+ year member]

I'd also venture to say those idmax 10's are better than the type r or w3

yeah your right but its all in the box..

 

[rocky123t]

Thank you so much for all this help! I have spent about 8 hours more research since ur recommendation. That may seem like a tiny amount to some of you but i am now also considering a Dayton HO 12". I was told that any of these subs will provide some good loud bass given that i have never had a sub in my car and have nothing to compare them to. I live in a small town and the closest audio shop is 45 min away but im going there tomorrow. They said i could listen to some sealed and ported subs and get a better idea of what i want. I know that in the show room the subs will sound a little differently. If any of you have personal experience with the dayton HO do you prefer it in a sealed or ported? I found a box that is specifically for it that you assemble yourself but is sealed Knock-Down MDF 1.5 ft³ Subwoofer Cabinet for Dayton Audio 12 300-7077 any opinions on this box also?