Also, where can I find BL curves of subs? I went to my local shop and they offered me a sub, amp, prefab sealed box, installed for $350. I think the sub and amp were both Pioneer. Is this just boom with no SQ?
here are some tests on some subwoofers, just click the one u want to check out.
Klippel Reviews & Driver Specs - DIYMA.com
here is the dayton sub test
DIYMA.com
alpine has some info on the type R
Alpine Electronics of America, Inc.
if u have never had a system, the pioneer will do just fine, but i really suggest against it. in my opinion it would be smarter to buy the better setup now, rather than spend $350 on that, then be like man its not loud enough, or it doesnt sound that good, then have to sell the gear and buy new stuff.
if u want to keep prices low, u can go with a single dayton sub HF, 10, or 12, up to you, small amp that does 350-400 watts, and get a box from the shop that will fit the sub. dont have to spend $200 on the aq750 if u only need 350-400 watts.
if u want to go with what the local shop has, i suggest the newest version of the type R. its probably the best bet for SQ over any pioneer, rockford, kicker subs. though be careful, the shop might charge u $200 for the sub where u can buy it off the internet for $125.
i still think the dayton is a better choice. just my opinion though