May be going with an AB XFL 12"... Should I be thinking bigger?

[akillj 10+ year member]

I'm pretty set on picking up an AQ 2200D, to power an American Bass XFL 12". ( I know these can handle wayyy more then rated. )

Should I be thinking bigger? I know they have a 15" version, but no D2 Voice Coil version with the new style.

I was looking at some FI products.. But I don't know what would be best for me. I think I might step it up and get a 15". I want to put it in a 2000 Civic trunk in a 32hz ported box. I may face it forward and seal it off. I'm thinking a 15" would aesthetically look cooler then a 12 facing forward.

Suggestions on 15's? Or should I just stick with the XFL 12?

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[gckless 5,000+ posts]

How much space do you have for a box? That will determine the biggest sub you should run. Take some measurements.

 

[Dtrom 10+ year member]

What's your budget for just sub?

 

[mylows10 5,000+ posts]

They do have a d2 version I just got one last week but you have to get them from Ab or a dealer like me. Not from the Internet dealers They are not authorized dealers anyway

 

[akillj 10+ year member]

They do have a d2 version I just got one last week but you have to get them from Ab or a dealer like me. Not from the Internet dealers They are not authorized dealers anyway

I looked on their website and did not see a D2 version. I looked online and did find one, but it was the old style. I'd prefer the new style. Budget will be around 250 give or take.

 

[mylows10 5,000+ posts]

I can get the d2

 

[akillj 10+ year member]

I can get the d2

Is it the new style?

 

[QueSound15 10+ year member]

why set on the aq2200D? ever looked into the crescendo audio bc2000d? same as the aq2200D just a little cheaper (if your buying new). They come from the same build house and the boards are pretty much the same. might let you spend a little extra on the sub if you went with the bc2000d over the aq2200d since they are pretty much the same.

 

[mylows10 5,000+ posts]

why set on the aq2200D? ever looked into the crescendo audio bc2000d? same as the aq2200D just a little cheaper (if your buying new). They come from the same build house and the boards are pretty much the same. might let you spend a little extra on the sub if you went with the bc2000d over the aq2200d since they are pretty much the same.

They may use the same boards and build house but definately not the same amp. Look at the guts

 

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Is it the new style?

Yes new style

 

[QueSound15 10+ year member]

still a good option to save him a little cash if he wants to go with a better sub. The guts look similar but i didnt look very closely

 

[mylows10 5,000+ posts]

They are close but not exact. The aq is better built

 

[QueSound15 10+ year member]

i was thinking about picking up the crescendo over the aq...wanted the aq originally but then i saw the crescendo....whats the better deal in your opinion?

 

[akillj 10+ year member]

They may use the same boards and build house but definately not the same amp. Look at the guts 

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Yes new style

Why haven't they listed it on the site? This confuses me.

 

[mylows10 5,000+ posts]

Not sure prolly haven't updated the site in a while but they have to be bought thru an authorized dealer

 

[momofx 10+ year member]

^ I read somewhere that the dude that runs AB hates using the net lol maybe thats why. BTW, is there really that big of a difference from the new style compared to the old style??