HDS312 vs SA-12 vs 12's at Price Point Recommendations?

[B1GR3DDD]

Building a new sub setup hopefully shortly and have been trying to plan everything out. I've had my mind almost set on a pair of Sundown SA-12's. However, I've been a bit closed minded when looking for subs. I'm trying to keep it under $450 for a pair of 12's, and the SA 12's seemed to fit the bill. I'm going to be running with stock 100 amp alt, big 3 done, and hopefully a nice AGM under the hood. I just saw the very comparable HDS312 for cheaper than the SA's with double the handling.

Main goal I'm going for is just SPL, SQ is not a huge deal, although I would prefer it not sound like muddy **** if possible.

What do you guys think would be a good sub to run at this price point?

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[garychoffmann 10+ year member]

What amp for the subs?

 

[B1GR3DDD]

Was looking at a Crescendo 1500.1. Didn't buy it yet but I'm looking to stay under $400 for my amp, and that's looking like the best deal for the watts

 

[denim 5,000+ posts]

Sometimes it is best to sacrifice some wattage rating for quality.

 

[C1500martin 10+ year member]

Wait till black friday, get yourself a sq 2200 and a pair of hds312s.

 

[B1GR3DDD]

Sometimes it is best to sacrifice some wattage rating for quality.

While the HDS312's are double the RMS, I simply asked because they are like $50 cheaper

 

[Jeffdachef 5,000+ posts]

I'd throw fu audio 750 and american bass xfl into the mix too.

 

[Eggs]

IA lethal injection? But is little more than your budget.

 

[B1GR3DDD]

Thanks for the good suggestions everyone. I'd also like to try and get some amp suggestions. Looking 1.5k-2k under $400. I know it's a tight budget but there's a few out there that may fit the bill.

 

[MrFoca]

Thanks for the good suggestions everyone. I'd also like to try and get some amp suggestions. Looking 1.5k-2k under $400. I know it's a tight budget but there's a few out there that may fit the bill.

CAB 1600.1 seen good dyno vids on it.

 

[B1GR3DDD]

CAB 1600.1 seen good dyno vids on it.

That looks really nice, although I've never heard of the brand. If it hits ratings I'd for sure pick it up

 

[MrFoca]

Seen people saying good things about them. Watch some vids

 

[dbjunior 10+ year member]

Get a single 18 for around $300 and use the extra money to buy a 2k amp.

 

[B1GR3DDD]

I only have about 4 ft^3 to work with, so an 18 would be a little constrained. I feel like a pair of 12's would breathe easier