Help choosing $100 Sub - Sun Audio, JL, or Image Dyanamics

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After 11 years I finally blew out my JL Audio 10" sub (10W3 D2). Dual Voicecoil

Amp power will be 150 rms

Used in Sealed JL Audio ProWedge Box 10"

It will be used in a SUV in the cargo area.

I dial my systems in for SQ not boomy loud. Examples of what I'll listen to Primus, Steely Dan, Sting, Robert Plant, U2, Peter Gabriel, Sum 41, Phil Collins for example.

I'm kind of limiting myself to around $100 because of budget. Here are my current choices. Any help or advice will be a help.

Sundown Audio - ED10-4 - $104.99 shipped

JL Audio - 10W1v2 - $109.99 shipped

Image Dynamics - CTX104 - $89.99 shipped

All at woofersetc

I understand these are all their entry level products for the most part but I've read good things on all of them (I really trust the JL after 11 years of solid use - should I cheat on them?).

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[Julian 10+ year member]

I would look at the Sound Solutions Audio DCON, fantastic American built/made sub for a unbeatable price.

 

[Random 10+ year member]

I would look at the Sound Solutions Audio DCON, fantastic American built/made sub for a unbeatable price.

This

 

[Sonic. 10+ year member]

Dcon !!

 

[SplAffair 10+ year member]

dcon!

 

[zako 10+ year member]

You have very little power and only 10 inch cone to work with in a sealed box. Try to find a subwoofer with good sensitivity. Usually, subwoofers with massive power handling, voice coils, and mile-long xmax will not get you there. My top pick would be the Peerless XXLS (not XLS) as they are ranked as some of the best subwoofers for SQ at any price. They're rated for 175watts RMS which is perfect for your setup (though you could run a bit more to them, but not by much). This one a little out of your budget though. Another subwoofer to look into is Dayton Reference HF10 (the 4ohm SVC version). These also have good sound quality and sensitivity. Peerless and Dayton Reference had been tested on Klippel with good results regarding low distortion, etc. If you want to go cheaper look into the Infinity Reference. These are cheap and I hear not bad for the money, with good sensitivity.

 

[vector 10+ year member]

I agree with the DCON advice not going to go wrong there. Also if I were you I would find a 10" sundown SA10 or skar vvx-10 on the sale forums.

 

[rebelfromva 10+ year member]

I was Going to suggest ssa dcon but after reading a few guys beat me to it.

 

[cgfcgf]

Thanks for the quick replies. Looks like I'll look into the Sound Solutions Audio DCON.

 

[DoesDad 10+ year member]

Smart choice. You can't really go wrong with the Dcon's. Check out the reviews. All 5 stars on all of them. Kid I used to work with has a couple 12's in a custom box. He's loud! He's giving them 400 a piece or so and they not only take it like champs they're also one of those subwoofers that sound better the louder you go. Just my opinion and my 2 cents.

 

[Below20hzonly 10+ year member]

yup

I would look at the Sound Solutions Audio DCON, fantastic American built/made sub for a unbeatable price.

 

[quackhead 10+ year member]

Thanks for the quick replies. Looks like I'll look into the Sound Solutions Audio DCON.

lol...lot's of nuthuggery itt

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[zako 10+ year member]

I agree with the DCON advice not going to go wrong there. Also if I were you I would find a 10" sundown SA10 or skar vvx-10 on the sale forums.

With only 150watts of power and in sealed box??

 

[vector 10+ year member]

With only 150watts of power and in sealed box??

Your right, I was posting late last night while pming another member and drinking. And nuthugging.

Luckily everyone had already given him the right answer. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/celebrate.gif.82eef51c49c9919296cb60fd0d148863.gif

 

[Julian 10+ year member]

lol...lot's of nuthuggery ittMSW | Car Audio Stereo, Car Subwoofers, Car Amplifiers and Speakers

Nutthuggery? Not at all it is fact, the DCON is a far superior subwoofer in comparison to the ones listed.