HIGHLY Efficient Subs?

[blackgeltabs 5,000+ posts]

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[squeak9798 5,000+ posts]

Just out of curiousity, is there any subwoofers that come to mind that would do very well, SQL based setup, with 300-400 watts? Ported is fine, just curiousity is killing the cat here, so to speak.

Are you actually looking for a sub that is "HIGHLY" efficient? Or just a sub that will reach full potential off of lower power levels? Because the two are totally different. Low power handling subs aren't "HIGHLY" efficient, they are just lower in power handling. "HIGHLY" efficient would be like pro-audio based drivers with 97db+ sensitivities, which require very large enclosures and have limited low frequency extension in most cases.

 

[BoominBeast]

peerless xls

 

[Raven 10+ year member]

400 wrms? What the hell? Highly efficient? Seriously, I've heard stories of a single IA 187 pushing 140 with 300 real watts, and that was sealed. 400 watts is a lot of power. Install! Install! Install!

 

[Eldorado 5,000+ posts]

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It was 2nd grade for god sakes !

 

[MisterGrubbs 5,000+ posts]

Squek - full potential or at least good potential at lower power handling. I'm not the most educated when it comes to phrasings about car audio, I appologize. But yes, I'm looking for something to run off a 5 chan with say 3-400 watts

 

[audioholic 5,000+ posts]

The efficiency of the sub system will be more dependant on the enclosure design than that of the raw driver.

That being said, like squeak said, there are some PA type speakers out that are efficient, but don't expect them to be low-end monsters either.

 

[jojosdad 10+ year member]

Infinity Perfect 10.1 or 12.1

 

[Slammed 5,000+ posts]

Ascendant Atlas

Adire Shiva/Tempest

IDQ

 

[UndercoverPunk 5,000+ posts]

Infinity Perfect 10.1 or 12.1

I've used those, the 12.1s specificly... I would NEVER consider them efficient.

 

[i3abyjay25 10+ year member]

Will consider the Treo's, local shop about an hour away carries it
I really want to keep the setup I personally have, but there's just so much more G-dang money I have to invest to get it done

Install alone is gonna be a good 500 bucks if not a tad more //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/frown.gif.a3531fa0534503350665a1e957861287.gif

Plus I still have to get my 791 viper alarm, My comp set, and my HU lol, go figure

What shop are you referring too and what city is it in?

 

[luelf21 10+ year member]

i would say the elemental designs 11kv2. it is rated at 300watts rms but on my setup i have it hooked to a nine.2 at 4 ohms which is 400 watts rms. it is in a 1.0ft^3 ported box built to manufacturing specs. it sounds amazing. doesnt necessarily have a ton of spl, but get decently loud while staying very clean and clear. especially off of the nine.2. I picked up the amp and sub package for $270.00 because of the preproduction pricing and another 15% off on hoilday savings or what not. Ihave not regretted it ever since. Also the 11ov2 would sound amazing with 400 watts but it is a little more pricy.

kendall

 

[DAffiliated 10+ year member]

Well, tell me what would be the distinctive difference of a 600 watt amp on 10 in. Sony Xplod subs and a 1000 watt amp running on those 10 in. subs? I'm searching for a full system and looking to pay in between $600-1000 and I got one offer of $415 for the subs, 600 watt amp, and JVC cd player(but I would change to an alpine), an offer for $650 with 1000 watt amp, subs, cd player, tweeters for free, and $20 to tint windows, and another offer which was ridiculous.......$1500 for Alpine CD Player, Front Speakers, JL Amplifier, 10 in. JL Subs......but I must say it sounded clear, almost like I was in a movie theater.....anybody have any input on what they would do or what kind of setup they would purchase in between $600-1000?

 

[luelf21 10+ year member]

Well, tell me what would be the distinctive difference of a 600 watt amp on 10 in. Sony Xplod subs and a 1000 watt amp running on those 10 in. subs? I'm searching for a full system and looking to pay in between $600-1000 and I got one offer of $415 for the subs, 600 watt amp, and JVC cd player(but I would change to an alpine), an offer for $650 with 1000 watt amp, subs, cd player, tweeters for free, and $20 to tint windows, and another offer which was ridiculous.......$1500 for Alpine CD Player, Front Speakers, JL Amplifier, 10 in. JL Subs......but I must say it sounded clear, almost like I was in a movie theater.....anybody have any input on what they would do or what kind of setup they would purchase in between $600-1000?

in my opinion, $650 for sony subs and a jvc head unit (depending on model number) and a $1000 amp (also depends on the amp, which you did not specify), is way too high. You can find much much better in the price range you have given. The jl audio deal is decent depending on the subwoofer model, what type of front speakers they are. it is still a bit too high a price, but Jl and alpine are very nice brands when it comes to headunits and subwoofers and amps.

Just shop around. remember that the watts the amp pushes and the subwoofer takes doesnt really mean all that much, if anything at all. Like i said in my above post, I love my elemental designs. I wouldnt trade it for anything else (well, to a certain extent, there is always better) I picked those up for almost $400 less than what you are willing to pay for a system. The package included a nine.2 amplifier and an 11 kv.2 subwoofer. The Kv.2 is their entry level and still sounds amazing. you could look into an ov.2 which would sound even better. edesignaudio.com is their website if you are interested (look for package deals). Everyone seems to dislike elemental designs because of their previous A subwoofer line but thier recent products are outstanding, or at least with my and my buddies expirience. That would be my reccomendation, but im sure some will disagree. Its your choice. Headunits can be had for very cheap if you search the forums and ebay. Just wait for the right deal. you also need to decide if you want loud (SPL) or sound quality (sq). Elemental design will do a little of both, but in my opinion it will do more sq. If you are unsure go to thier website and give them a call. very good customer service and very helpful.

Well thats my 2 cents. i hope it helps.

remember, there is much better than sony subwoofers and amps. choose wisely because it could be an expensive mistake.

 

[DAffiliated 10+ year member]

Yea, I'm not going for the sony's...........another guy was trying to sell me acoustic, so what i'm going to do is go ahead and by a head unit......for roughly $200-300 and get the amplifier, subs, and front speakers later once I find something that I like and some real customer oriented people. The thing that counts most with me is customer service, if they would've made me feel like they really wanted me to have a great system for a great price I would pay $1500......but it seems like they trying to bullshit me over, plus I can go back home and get the same system for half.