Infinity Reference 1230w vs Pioneer

[-JJ-]

Which of these subs you would recommend, considering that my care is Audi A4 sedan, and the sub will be in a box (back in the trunk next to wall; behind the back seat)

Current Amplifier - Kenwood KAC-7201

800 Watts max power

150 Watts x 2 max (4 ohms) RMS

460 Watts x 1 (4 ohms) RMS

Frequency response 5Hz to 50kHz

Built in variable low pass filter (50 - 200Hz)

Built in variable high pass filter (50 - 200Hz)

Bridgeable

Speaker level input

Gold plated input & output terminals

Integral cooling fan

Complete with full fitting and operating guide

Here are the possible subs. I mostly listen to hip hop if it matters.

Subwoofer - Infinity Reference 1230w Specifications

Size: 12 inch

Rec. Sealed Box Dims: 1.25 cu.ft.

Rec. Ported Box Dims: 2.00 cu.ft.

Free Air Usage: yes

Sensitivity: 92 dB

Frequency Response: 25-250 Hz

Recommended RMS Power: 300W

Peak Power Handling: 1200W

Impedance: 4 ohms subwoofer wiring options

or

Subwoofer - Pioneer TS-W1001C subwoofer

25cm - 800W

Front VCCS (Voice coil cooling system)

Foamed IMPP cone subwoofer with Dual layer Urethane edge, metal coated

3D-Cone Design with aluminium insert

4-Layer Copper round wire voice coils

Slit Aluminium voice coil bobbin

Long voice coil

Direct Bobbin mounted aluminium centre cap

Extended and vented pole yoke

Lead wires integrated large diameter Conex Damper with damper ring

Large strontium magnet

Magnetic Circuit Cover

Gold Plated Terminals

Specs:

Norminal input power: 400W

15-2,500 Hz, 86dB (1W/1m)

or

Pioneer TS-W1201C subwoofer

30cm - 1000W

Front VCCS (Voice coil cooling system)

Foamed IMPP cone subwoofer with Dual layer Urethane edge, metal coated

3D-Cone Design with aluminium insert

4-Layer Copper round wire voice coils

Slit Aluminium voice coil bobbin

Long voice coil

Direct Bobbin mounted aluminium centre cap

Extended and vented pole yoke

Lead wires integrated large diameter Conex Damper with damper ring

Large strontium magnet

Magnetic Circuit Cover

Gold Plated Terminals

Specs:

Norminal input power: 500W

15-2,000 Hz, 88dB (1W/1m)

Which one would you recommend and why?!

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[wickedmax 10+ year member]

i really couldn't tell ya performance wise which is better, but i know that sounddomain.com is selling 2 12" infinity reference for $150 shipped, and they are an authorized vendor

 

[TheVanMan 10+ year member]

From my experience the pioneer's will get louder but the infinity references seemed to sound better

 

[hottchineseboy 10+ year member]

Hey man, I've got the refrences 12" 1230s and they kick pretty good ***. In a sealed box it gives great SQ and pretty good bump. I sell the pioneers and i don't like them that much to tell you. So i would have to say infinity all the way!