azbass 5,000+ posts
the salty ca.com mod
not exotic enough for me //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/tongue.gif.6130eb82179565f6db8d26d6001dcd24.gif
desertheat, I was thinking about getting (2) IDQ10v3 since I didn't want to spend $80 more on the 12" version and I have a relatively small trunk ('98 Civic) and wanted to use up no more than 1.5cF in a sealed box. I want a sub that blends in well with the frontstage, plays every note with detail on a variety of music (from country to rap to trance) and will be able to do it effortlessly w/ excellent SQ. Since you don't have too much time with the IDQs as of right now, do you think even with the 10" version this sub can satisfy my needs in a substage?
Also, would inverting the IDQs be a smart choice or should I stay the traditional way?
The reason I ask is because I'm in the market for an IDQ as well...I would imagine steel is a better choice as there is no substitute. I think the composite material was some sort of polymer hybrid used on the newer V3's..just trying to get opinions before I purchase. I would also think that the basket material would slightly alter the sound of the woofer? Not sure. Thanks.Are you talking about the basket? They used a composite basket, not simple plastic as some moronic disgruntled ex dealer claims. The basket is light weight & rigid. IMO there is no drawback to this basket at all. As for the v2, they were stamped steel. I feel the composite basket is a much better choice.
No it will not alter the sound, also it is more like a fiberglass composite with fibers. And aluminum is a great choice for basket material over steel //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gifThe reason I ask is because I'm in the market for an IDQ as well...I would imagine steel is a better choice as there is no substitute. I think the composite material was some sort of polymer hybrid used on the newer V3's..just trying to get opinions before I purchase. I would also think that the basket material would slightly alter the sound of the woofer? Not sure. Thanks.
Agreed, and it is amazing how many stamped steel frames have won numerous SQ competitions *LOL* The basket is one of the last things I worry about when choosing a driver unless the basket has obvious drawbacks such as no coil venting or under spider venting. The composite is a better design IMO than the old stamped steel and helps keep cost of the driver down were we can afford them. Looks great, is rigid and easy to paint.Stamped steel baskets are one of the cheapest and least performance oriented frame types available. After so many years of people complaining the high and mighty IDQ 'only' had a stamped steel basket, and with so many other cast and/or poly frames on the market these days, Im simply amazed people are worried about these new IDQ frames.