Best sub for sound quality?

[THATpurpleKUSH 5,000+ posts]

Prefab = anything but sq.

For subs to look at: Obsidian, SSA Dcon, Dayton or anything Boston Acoustics. Look for a sub with low inductance, this is what determines a subs transient capabilites or the ability to reproduce notes accurately which is obviously crucial for sq.

 

[DoesDad 10+ year member]

You also have a pair lol.I will be calling you shortly as well.

OP- I replied to your PM

Thanks D! I've been watching and reading everything on the Focals. Haven't seen a bad review yet! Cannot wait to try those puppies out.

 

[Louisiana_CRX 5,000+ posts]

Sony Mobile ES 12 if you can be lucky enough to find one...I happen to have one BNIB //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

 

[Why So Cereal? 5,000+ posts]

Dayton HO for sure (I run a pair of the 10s in my tC and love em). in your car, I'd do 2 12 inchers. Single vs dual wont affect your SQ but will affect your loudness. I know you dont want it loud but its always better to have too much than not enough and just turn your subs down to level match the rest of the system.

 

[wenn_du_weinst 10+ year member]

sq does not mean sealed. Plenty of top s cars use ported enclosures. You use what ever suits your cabin geometry and gain. I have a dayton ref 12'' and it sounds awesome, it is a quiet ****** though. I have been thinking of swapping my car to 2 ho 10's ported

 

[duanebro 10+ year member]

The Dayton RSHO subs were designed for tiny boxes, they also have triple shorting rings to lower inductance. A side effect/trade off of this is a low sensitivity. With a larger suv like yours I'd suggest using the 390. If you want to go with the smaller sizes I would plan on porting them.

If you can get a good deal on the Morel subs jump on it. They are a pay grade above the Daytons.

 

[Why So Cereal? 5,000+ posts]

The JL 12w6 is a nice SQ sub with a higher sensitivity than the Dayton. More expensive but still half the price of the Morel. I run the Daytons now and have had w6s...cant go wrong either way.

JL Audio 12W6v2 Component Car Subwoofers at Onlinecarstereo.com

my Daytons get plenty loud though for me. can link u some vids of em if interested

 

[BnGRacing 10+ year member]

Prefab = anything but sq.

If you build a 1ft^3 box out of 3/4" MDF and seal it well it will sound no different than a pre-fab 1ft^3 3/4" MDF box if it's sealed well. Materials and a good seal make all the difference.

If anything, I suggest more people to buy pre-fabs rather than slopping together wood and making a bad box. I've seen plenty of poorly constructed 'custom' boxes people made and have wondered why these people are allowed to own/operate tools of any kind. And yes, there's bad pre-fab boxes too but at least pre-fabs use some sort of adhesive and not the whole 'screws are good enough'.

 

[Liquid Bass 10+ year member]

Check the forums for a used tc sounds epic or other tc sub.you can also look into the fi Q

 

[jeremyg1 10+ year member]

If you build a 1ft^3 box out of 3/4" MDF and seal it well it will sound no different than a pre-fab 1ft^3 3/4" MDF box if it's sealed well. Materials and a good seal make all the difference.
If anything, I suggest more people to buy pre-fabs rather than slopping together wood and making a bad box. I've seen plenty of poorly constructed 'custom' boxes people made and have wondered why these people are allowed to own/operate tools of any kind. And yes, there's bad pre-fab boxes too but at least pre-fabs use some sort of adhesive and not the whole 'screws are good enough'.

I agree, to an extent, that a well built prefabricated is a better option then a poorly constructed custom enclosure.

Obviously a well built 1 cubic foot sealed prefabricated enclosure will sound the same as a custom built 1 sealed cubic foot enclosure. What you gain with a well built custom enclosure that is ability to take advantage of the space in a givin vehicle, allowing you to actually have some trunk space when all said and done.

 

[The_Grimy_One 10+ year member]

These ---> http://www.caraudio.com/forums/subwoofer-classifieds/532163-2-oz-audio-martix-elite-10s-d2-sealed-box.html

 

[kramer_212 10+ year member]

These ---> http://www.caraudio.com/forums/subwoofer-classifieds/532163-2-oz-audio-martix-elite-10s-d2-sealed-box.html

lolz those are so beautiful, NO joke!!! if i only had a use.

 

[MCQuad 10+ year member]

Thanks for all the responces guys! How much do the Morels usually go for and what are the models to look for? Both new and used. Same with the Focals? I wasn't planning on spending that much but hell, I might just spend some extra and get the best!

 

[MANTI5 10+ year member]

Shiva-X2, best sub I've ever heard.

 

[wenn_du_weinst 10+ year member]

Thanks for all the responces guys! How much do the Morels usually go for and what are the models to look for? Both new and used. Same with the Focals? I wasn't planning on spending that much but hell, I might just spend some extra and get the best!

the morels:

ultimo- $700

ultimo sc - $450

focal - 1300

dyn audio 1200- 1100

Those prices are just off the top of my head but general area. The sc has a higher sensitivity then the ultimo does