Any Opinions on a Boston Acoustics Sub

[Gadgeteer123 10+ year member]

I have been wanting to upgrade to a SQ sub woofer that was loud, but very accurate, and I have done some digging around and I was wondering if the Boston Acoustics G-Tuned SPG555SS is a good sub woofer?? I think it is, but I just want to hear some opinions, and I am also asking if its the best 1000watt SQ woofer for under $500? I would like it to also have a sensitivity of at least 89db, So I know its gonna be at least as loud as what I already have.

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[misfit138 5,000+ posts]

It's far too expensive...

 

[Gadgeteer123 10+ year member]

explain to me why? i know its a little pricey, but I am looking for something that is completely accurate, no distortion, can hit many different notes at the same time, and have extremely accurate reproduction of sound. And if you guys think this sub isn't what I am looking for let me know or something that can fit in a 3.3 cubic foot box or smaller because I am limited on space, I did find a great sub once but the 6 cubic foot factor scared me away.

 

[Juice0723 10+ year member]

morel ultimo.

 

[misfit138 5,000+ posts]

explain to me why?

It's pretty straight forward, man.

 

[Bumpin' Goalie 10+ year member]

IDMax. FiQ. IA Flatlyne.

 

[Suicide Bobb 5,000+ posts]

Just buy a used G5 with the GTR, you won't be able to notice much of a difference between it and the SPG and it will save you $500. The Ultimo, Flatlyne, FiQ, ID Q/Max, etc. will do just the same.

 

[Gadgeteer123 10+ year member]

Is this less than $500 including the cost of the enclosure?

 

[misfit138 5,000+ posts]

A fully loaded Fi Q 12" is $274...

https://ssl.perfora.net/www.ficaraudio.com/sess/utn;jsessionid=154b37d411d398b/shopdata/0050_Speakers/0030_Q/product_overview.shopscript

 

[Ronmeister]

I'd do an Image Dynamics IDMax over the BA woofer.

 

[AQHDC3 10+ year member]

Go for the FI Q

 

[Gadgeteer123 10+ year member]

thats a good price I will look into it, will it hit at least down to 18hz? my current sub hit down to 22hz and it isn't good enough for me. i looked the Q15" look nice do u know how well it hits the 16hz to 100hz range?

 

[misfit138 5,000+ posts]

thats a good price I will look into it, will it hit at least down to 18hz? my current sub hit down to 22hz and it isn't good enough for me. i looked the Q15" look nice do u know how well it hits the 16hz to 100hz range?

Lots of guys on ca.com run them and most seem satisfied. I've never owned a Fi sub, so I can't comment...

 

[Gadgeteer123 10+ year member]

Yeah I know how great IDmax's are but don't they require huge enclosures, I like ported boxes.

 

[Gadgeteer123 10+ year member]

I checked online stores and eBay, and IDmaxs are little expensive, so I think I will research that Fi Q some more, if you guys know anything more about them let me know. edit- i read some reviews and i like what I read now i just want to know if it is at least as loud as my Kove Armageddon D15 sub woofer that is 1050rms and is getting 1100rms put into it and has a 89db 1w/1m sensitivity. This sub can movie my hair in my station wagon, and blow out a lighter in the front seat, so is it as loud or better?? Also the enclosure my kove is in is a slot ported enclosure tuned to 32hz.