MSRP on subs.

[TaylorFade 10+ year member]

I know they say that, "if you have to ask, you probably can't afford it," but when trying to decide what sub to go with, it would be nice to know what kind of money we are talking about. Only about half of the companies referenced most often on here list an MSRP. People ask about "bang for the buck" and I have no idea how much bang or buck the suggestions are talking about.

It's also confusing when comparing sub models. I really can't tell which model IA or AQ or whatever sub is comparable to any other company.

Let's use the DD2510 as a reference because I know how much that sub is and that it is a quality piece. Can you please give me some comparable models and prices?

Thanks.

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[plugitin 5,000+ posts]

if you want some straight up prices from dc, just email rusty and he'll get back to you asap.

Im not sure what line would compare with the 2510 from dc, but i would say the level 3 would be close, or maybe even the level 4.

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[audioholic 5,000+ posts]

If you are planning on paying msrp, just ask the salesman these questions.

 

[modskwod 10+ year member]

The AQ HDC's are almost equivalent to the DD 3500 series and higher end than the DD 2500's, kind of in between.

And the SDC2.5's are roughly equivalent to the DD 1500 series.

 

[TaylorFade 10+ year member]

If you are planning on paying msrp, just ask the salesman these questions.

I would, but I would rather be able to look at pics and specs and not have to call during business hours. I just don't understand why you should have to call or email for prices.

 

[Zade08 10+ year member]

Your dealing with smaller companies here not mainstream corporations. They want you to call becouse depending on who you are what and how much your buying is going to reflect the price your going to pay.

 

[Zade08 10+ year member]

IM willing to help you find a descent set of subs in your price bracket. I need some info though.

How much money are you wanting to spend?

What size of sub and how many are you wanting to run?

How much rms are you going to be running?

What kind of sound are you looking for out of your system? SPL, SQ, or SQL?

 

[plugitin 5,000+ posts]

Your dealing with smaller companies here not mainstream corporations. They want you to call becouse depending on who you are what and how much your buying is going to reflect the price your going to pay.

i really dont agree with that statement...

the reason they dont give out pricing is because they do have dealers, and wouldnt want to step on the dealers toes.

 

[thegreatestpenn 5,000+ posts]

2510 is almost exactly the same as the sd2.5. same league as the dc lvl3, fi ssd/fi q, ssa icon, and so on

 

[audioholic 5,000+ posts]

i really dont agree with that statement...
the reason they dont give out pricing is because they do have dealers, and wouldnt want to step on the dealers toes.

Correct. If the manufacturer in question has a dealer network, the manufacturer will either not tell you pricing at all, or simply refer to advertised msrp. And, MSRP is many times just an artificially high number on purpose, so their dealers can sell the product for 80-90% of msrp, still making a large margin of profit, and be able to claim they are giving you a discount. Its a well used ploy in this industry/hobby.

 

[mlstrass 5,000+ posts]

2510 is almost exactly the same as the sd2.5. same league as the dc lvl3, fi ssd/fi q, ssa icon, and so on

and the HDC is much closer to the 9500 series DD...

 

[mlstrass 5,000+ posts]

i really dont agree with that statement...
the reason they dont give out pricing is because they do have dealers, and wouldnt want to step on the dealers toes.

While I do agree with that statement "some" of the online only companies seem to have a floating price policy //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/crazy.gif.c13912c32de98515d3142759a824dae7.gif

 

[Plottin4success 10+ year member]

While I do agree with that statement "some" of the online only companies seem to have a floating price policy //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/crazy.gif.c13912c32de98515d3142759a824dae7.gif

I saw this mentioned a while back about DC. Some guy said he emailed Rusty twice, and both times he got different prices.

 

[michaellane 5,000+ posts]

just buy two sdc's

 

[PIITB Wut Wut 10+ year member]

I saw this mentioned a while back about DC. Some guy said he emailed Rusty twice, and both times he got different prices.

lulz sorry... lulz //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/laugh.gif.48439b2acf2cfca21620f01e7f77d1e4.gif