best 400-watt 10" sub??

[james330i]

hey guys,

looking for a 10" sub to go into a 350z. Specs...it has to be a small sealed enclosure. Good mix of SQ and SQL. To let you know what I like, I'm running a 12" IDMAX using a 800W PPI amp in my 330i. I like that setup a lot.

I've thought about getting another 12" IDMAX, but I'm open to trying other brands as well. I'll be bridging the rear channles of a kicker amp and will give me about 400W RMS to play around with.

JlAudio

Infinity

Are there any others that would be similar to what I'm getting out of my IDMAX?

Thanks!

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[GSteg 10+ year member]

if i was in your situation, i would try out the ED A-series or the W7.

how much space are you willing to give up? if you have less than 1.8 cubes, then i'd scratch the w7 off that list. other than that, those are my choices.

 

[nswartley 5,000+ posts]

Originally posted by GSteg if i was in your situation, i would try out the ED A-series or the W7.

 

how much space are you willing to give up? if you have less than 1.8 cubes, then i'd scratch the w7 off that list. other than that, those are my choices.

i dont know if 400watts is doing either of those subs justice, but if you are upgrading in the future or willing to spend a lot (on the w7, that is) then go for those...

-nate

 

[GSteg 10+ year member]

400 watts should be enough for most SQ application.

 

[james330i]

I kinda have to make a sacrifice guys...the 350z has a small hatch, and I really do not want to add more than 60lb of audio gear.

Would I have to go with the smallest ported enclosure I can find then?

 

[nswartley 5,000+ posts]

Originally posted by james330i Would I have to go with the smallest ported enclosure I can find then?

building one is always an option. it will be best for the sub, and you can tailor the enclosure to your exact needs...

-nate

 

[MA_Boomin' 10+ year member]

try an eclipse aluminum or titanium if you have the money.

need a lot more power if you want to run a W7 correctly.

W6v2 is not a bad option either for primarily sq.

 

[Randy Savage 5,000+ posts]

Originally posted by MA_Boomin' try an eclipse aluminum or titanium if you have the money.

 

need a lot more power if you want to run a W7 correctly.

 

W6v2 is not a bad option either for primarily sq.

Titaniums aren't meant for small ported enclosures...

W7 will be fine for him with 400 watts

Brahma 10" maybe? Put it in about a cube or so and 400 watts will be plenty for it //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

 

[MA_Boomin' 10+ year member]

Originally posted by snova031 Titaniums aren't meant for small ported enclosures...

I saw small sealed enclosure on his quote? Sealed yes for Titanium; small ported no!

 

[Randy Savage 5,000+ posts]

Originally posted by MA_Boomin' I saw small sealed enclosure on his quote? Sealed yes for Titanium; small ported no!

Oops, yeah I see it...someone mentioned small ported though, oh well //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif
I'd take a look at the Eclipse Alums and Ti's, as well as the Brahma 10", ED A 10", 10W7, etc...

With that little space, however, the ED A 10" might be the best choice...they were designed with small enclosures in mind...

 

[james330i]

Originally posted by Jmac What exactly is wrong with the IDMAX ?

Nothing....I love that sub...just wanted to keep my options open and try out other brands of similar quality.