Looking to upgrade, not sure what I want

[linvillegorge 10+ year member]

Right now I have 2 12" MA Audio XEs powered by a 1000W Hifonics Brutus. I'm happy with them, but I'm looking for a little more. They're good subs, but I guess I'm looking for a bit more sound quality. The SPL I'm happy with, they get LOUD if I want them to, but I really pretty much just listen to them at comfortable listening levels, I'm not really into blasting my brains out - but I want the ability to do that when the urge strikes //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/tongue.gif.6130eb82179565f6db8d26d6001dcd24.gif I was going to look to sell my subs locally and then to pick up another pair of 12s or maybe even 15s. I'm not looking to spend more than $300 for the pair. I'd do new or used. Any ideas of what I could look for in this price range to run off of the 1000W @ 1 ohm amp?

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[linvillegorge 10+ year member]

BTW, the subs will be in a sealed box at about 2.5 cubic feet. I would consider building a ported box, but I'd really rather stick with a sealed. If I went with 12's, I'd have to build a new box anyway. I've always liked the tight sound of a sealed box and I value the cargo space. I have a Tahoe with no third seat and the total depth of the box is slightly under 10", so I still have quite a bit of cargo room.

 

[PSturmer 10+ year member]

type R

 

[linvillegorge 10+ year member]

I had considered the Type R's, but to be honest with you, I think they are beyond ugly. Looks aren't high at all on my list of things to consider, but I just HATE the way the Type R looks. I can't even honestly tell you why. I just don't like it.

I was considering looking around for a pair of used RE SE's or L7's. I know I wouldn't be giving them near the power they can take at 500W RMS apiece (actually with my amp, probably closer to 425W RMS), but I think it'd be enough to make them thump pretty good in a driver. I'm not going to any comps.

 

[linvillegorge 10+ year member]

nothing else? anybody?

 

[Towncar 10+ year member]

L7s

 

[Kusan_31 10+ year member]

Probably L7s are the best bet.

i think Incriminator Audio 187s supposed to get quite loud. i dont know if they make D4s though (i think they'd love 400 watts each)... 2 of them could be had brand new for around 200 bucks.

 

[Astyl 10+ year member]

Your smokin something mang, Type R's are one of the best looking subs evarrrr

 

[linvillegorge 10+ year member]

The only question I had about the L7's is if 1000W would be enough to push 2 12's? I know they're rated for 750W RMS. Would 1000W push them? Might it be better to build a new box and go with one 15" L7?

 

[SuperTrooper 10+ year member]

I have a Orion 1200d pushing my two 12" L7s and they wang when I want them to. And just at regular jamming levesl it works perfect.

 

[linvillegorge 10+ year member]

Cool. I'm not looking to compete. Just lookin' for some good tunes. As long as 1000W will push them decently, I'll be happy.

 

[Beerdrnkr 5,000+ posts]

Personally I think if you want to upgrade your subs to something crazy like L7's then you'll need a bigger amp. For the amp you have right now Type-R's, Pioneers, Kicker CVR's or something in that range would work well.

 

[linvillegorge 10+ year member]

I may just grab the L7's, then if I decide I need more amp, then I'll get more amp.

 

[linvillegorge 10+ year member]

Anybody know anything about http://www.hifisoundconnection.com? They deal in factory refurbs. Anyone know anything about the Kicker factory refurbs? Worth looking into? They have 12" L5's for $87.50 apiece and you could do 2 12" L7's shipped for well under $400.