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[Malazan 10+ year member]

I know you guys get tired of this question, but I just can’t seem to narrow down a subwoofer choice

Number of subs preferred: 2

Size preferred (if configuration allows): 12

Budget: Whatever but within reason

Power to be used (which amp(s), include which resistance): Sundown SAZ3000d 1600@2ohms
Space available (take measurements, do not guess): 1 cubic foot per sub

Goals: nice SQ and bass impact

Listening habits:100% Heavy Metal, Classic Rock


Preferred brands/subs/whatever: Not picky, just no garbage brands

The 2 12’s are going in a sealed enclosure in a 4dr Wrangler

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[Slo_Ride 5,000+ posts]

Wire to 1 ohm and get two Icons.

 

[Lasherž]

I know you guys get tired of this question, but I just can’t seem to narrow down a subwoofer choice

Number of subs preferred: 2

Size preferred (if configuration allows): 12

Budget: Whatever but within reason

Power to be used (which amp(s), include which resistance): Sundown SAZ3000d 1600@2ohms
Space available (take measurements, do not guess): 1 cubic foot per sub

Goals: nice SQ and bass impact

Listening habits:100% Heavy Metal, Classic Rock


Preferred brands/subs/whatever: Not picky, just no garbage brands

The 2 12’s are going in a sealed enclosure in a 4dr Wrangler

Your listening habbits are pretty convenient for the space you have, since sealed sound great on bass guitars and kick drums. So you're looking for 2 subs that can be in a 2 ohm configuration close to 800w rms each and do well in a sealed enclosure.

Alpine R-W12D2

R-Series 12" subwoofer with dual 2-ohm voice coils

www.crutchfield.com

Just a quick crutchfield result. Curious why you're choosing 2 ohms on that amp, isn't it 1 ohm stable @ 3000W?

 

[Malazan 10+ year member]

Not sure my electrical will get me to 3000 watts. I have definitely been toying with the idea of 1 ohm. Does it affect SQ?

I have done the big 3, but I only have a 160 amp alternator right now

I was thinking 2 IA LI’s or FI Xv3’s if I went 1 ohm

 

[Lasherž]

Not sure my electrical will get me to 3000 watts. I have definitely been toying with the idea of 1 ohm. Does it affect SQ?

I have done the big 3, but I only have a 160 amp alternator right now

I was thinking 2 IA LI’s or FI Xv3’s if I went 1 ohm

Ah, well 3000 is a bit much for a stock system. If you're not looking to change anything else with the car then 2 ohms is reasonable.

Skar SVR-12s for the price range would be okay, not great. Alpines I linked earlier for the middle price range. https://www.hertzaudiovideo.com/car-audio-subwoofers-spl_show-300d/ for upper price range. Maybe someone else has a better suggestion above that range, I don't do competition level sound but I have a hertz SX 380D that I'm very happy with the SQ in a sealed enclosure, especially for the type of music you're talking about.

Edit: Ditched the T5 low end for Skar low end.

 

[Malazan 10+ year member]

I’m not against going to a more powerful alternator and upgrading battery

 

[BCotrell]

Keep your gains conservative and get d4 subs for a 1 ohm final load and just keep your gains conservative. Upgrade Alt the output doesn’t meet your tastes.

 

[Lasherž]

I’m not against going to a more powerful alternator and upgrading battery

In that case I suggest you either take slo_ride's advice with the subs or wait for more feedback. I'm not super familiar with the upper power range subwoofers, but I see a lot of folks mentioning brands I've never heard of particularly at high wattage.

 

[devin171moto]

just asking why 12's? wouldn't a pair of tens be better for rock and metal? I've found the sound of 2 10's to almost always feel a little tighter and cleaner than 12's assuming both setups were in correct boxes for that goal

 

[devin171moto]

might not go as low but. for metal you don't need low. and you could make up for the lack of kick with a tad more power.

 

[audiobaun 5,000+ posts]

Product Page | fuaudio

www.fuaudio.com

These can be ran sealed in that space for 12s

 

[audiobaun 5,000+ posts]

Xv3 Series | Fi Car Audio

ficaraudio.com

Another option

 

[Crsracing]

I've been doing alot of research on subs that can get loud while still sounding good in a small enclosure recently. at the top of my list is the ssa gcon / icon and the stereo integrity sql-12, although I have only been able to find some pre production reviews on it si seems to be well liked.

 

[MattinMO]

I personally would rather do 1 sub ported vs 2 sealed. The Korean sundown amps are powerhouses for sure do you already own that amp or is that what you plan on getting?

 

[Malazan 10+ year member]

I already have amp wired up, everything is ready to go , just need some subs. Already have enclosure also

The subs I’ve looked at are

IA Flatlyne
IA LI
DC Level 2
SA SD-3
Alpine type R
FI Xv3
PSI 1