Image Dynamics help please...

[jayhawker 10+ year member]

I have a Kenwood KAC-X1R that is 600x1 at 4 ohms or 1200x1 at 2 ohms. I am going with the IDQ series (undecided on 10 or 12) but should I get the "d2" or "d4"? The box will be made to the smallest specs that the woofer needs to perform well in. I need what little trunk space I have (civic hybrid) and I have read the ID's don't need a lot of space to sound very nice in a sealed box. I am NOT looking for earth shattering bass, just clean and accurate. I listen to classic rock, and music from the 80's/90's; no rap/hip hop if that matters. Thanks in advance. Again, d2 or d4?

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[dman4486 5,000+ posts]

get the d2 and series the coils to get 4ohm total load

 

[skateboardkid 10+ year member]

get the d2 and series the coils to get 4ohm total load

1200 would smoke a single IDQ in most applications, however if you want 2 in the future you will have the power available.

 

[ThatChevyGuy 5,000+ posts]

I got a fifteen idqv2d4 for sale $120.

 

[dman4486 5,000+ posts]

1200 would smoke a single IDQ in most applications, however if you want 2 in the future you will have the power available.

in which case you could series the coils of the second and then parallel at the amp for 2ohm total load

 

[TeoTorriatte 10+ year member]

get the d2 and series the coils to get 4ohm total load

Ditto. And get the 12".

 

[jayhawker 10+ year member]

Thanks for the input guys. D2 it is. I am smart enough to know to keep the gain down on the amp and play with the sub control in the head unit in the event I feel the need for some louder bass.

 

[jayhawker 10+ year member]

Anyone know the cheapest place to get the IDQ12 V3 d2 from? I have searched thinking it would have numerous hits, but I was way wrong. Thanks in advance. Any help is greatly appreciated.

 

[BEAVER.989 10+ year member]

woofersetc.com or ID directly. I bought my IDQ10V3 used on ebay, FWIW... you may want to check there, too.

 

[Hoodlum007 10+ year member]

Got my IDQ from Woofersetc.com, they are authorized dealers so you get the full ID warranty. You will love the way this sub sounds, very clean and accurate.

 

[jayhawker 10+ year member]

I just want to say SORRY for asking such a stupid question. Is it even possible to explain what I could expect from going from 1^ sealed to 1.2^ ported?

Those are the specs from the ID website. I don't think the the extra .2^ will take up to much more space. I can't afford to wast money on building new boxes. The sub will be the IDQ12 V.3 D2. Just an FYI, there is a steal plate wall that protects the batteries (07 Civic Hybrid) if that matters in the trunk. The sub will be pointing towards the rear of trunk.