High end sub that isn't power hungry?

[gixxer9 10+ year member]

I am building a system for my Camaro that will be powered by a Memphis Belle MCH-600, comps are the hex s600s that I've had for years. My other vehicles have high power Audison(1) and Zapco(2) amplified big dog type subs (type-x, rl-p, and fi-q), but I don't want 300 pounds of power hungry system in my hotrod.

I basically am looking for opinions and ideas on a high end sub that will have a one ohm final load, and be happy with 400 watts rms (maybe a little bit more as is usual with Memphis amps).

Obviously, I lean on the SQ side of the fence, so keep that in mind.

I am willing to go ported (as long as the suggested sub will remain tight and crisp) on this system so lets hear some ideas on that end as well.

I'd like to go 12", but a well recommended 10" will be considered.

Thanks guys!

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[bose301s 5,000+ posts]

A SI Mag will do decent on that power. I have heard that the IDMax would do decently well also.

 

[406er 10+ year member]

how about the IDQ 12. its one of the best SQ subs and comes in a dual 2 ohm to work with your 1ohm load. has a power handleing of 500watts and for its price, why wouldnt you get it

http://www.cardomain.com/item/IDSIDQ12D2V2

 

[Ptown_TSxxx 10+ year member]

My vote goes to the Idmax and the Matrix elite will work amazingly with that power. Maybe look into some new arsenals to.

 

[bose301s 5,000+ posts]

Yea, from what I have heard the ID lines are pretty good.

 

[gixxer9 10+ year member]

Yeah,

I was just on ID's website and those ID MAX 12's look pretty good on paper, plus I like how they say that they are so efficient that you can run them on as low as 200 watts...

 

[Louisiana_CRX 5,000+ posts]

A DD 2510 or a 2512 would make an excellant sub...grest SQ and good all around Bass...//content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

 

[gixxer9 10+ year member]

I just checked out the Oz Audio Matrix Elite subs, and they appear to be a solid sub priced under $300... Substantially cheaper than the impressive Idmax, but I wonder which would sound better with 400 watts rms?

My vote goes to the Idmax and the Matrix elite will work amazingly with that power. Maybe look into some new arsenals to.

 

[gixxer9 10+ year member]

A DD 2510 or a 2512 would make an excellant sub...grest SQ and good all around Bass...//content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

These look nice too, but I couldn't find a dual two ohm version on the company website....

All recommended subs need to come in at a one ohm final load in order to get the 400 watts out of my Memphis Belle.

 

[gixxer9 10+ year member]

How would a TDX sound with 400 watts?

 

[406er 10+ year member]

How would a TDX sound with 400 watts?

it would be OK, but they tend to need 800+ watts to get movin, i realy would consider the IDq

 

[bose301s 5,000+ posts]

A DD 2510 or a 2512 would make an excellant sub...grest SQ and good all around Bass...//content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

Don't those generally want more power than what he has?