narrowed it down to 2 subs...

[drow555]

RF P3d212

http://www.crutchfield.com/S-ectvFkzLTbC/App/Product/Item/Main.aspx?i=575P3D212

Alpine Type R 12"

http://www.crutchfield.com/S-0uO1uLQ8BKm/App/Product/Item/Main.aspx?i=500SWR1222

which one would you choose and why?

whatever one i end up getting will be running off about 500wrms and will be in a sealed box because space is an issue with my car. (i drive a firebird) i listen to alot of metal, along with some rap. i want the sub to hit the lows in the rap, but have enough accuracy to sound alright when i listen to metal. i know the sealed box will add to the accuracy of the sub.

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[ArrizX 10+ year member]

with the power and box you wont notice a difference. get the cheaper one.

 

[pickup1 5,000+ posts]

type r has more xmaxx.

 

[drow555]

what do you mean by xmaxx? i was looking at crutchfield.com for the specs and the RF has a greater xmax..

 

[99grandprixGT 5,000+ posts]

well what ever one you buy you can get allot cheaper than crutchfield.

 

[drow555]

yeah i know. im not going to buy from crutchfield, i was just useing the site to get the specs for each of the subs. they're way overpriced there anyway.

 

[RipDaJacka]

i like the way the P3 looks more.. but i think the type R is more proven.. on here anyways.. get a Audioque, DD, or ID sub

 

[99grandprixGT 5,000+ posts]

yeah i know. im not going to buy from crutchfield, i was just useing the site to get the specs for each of the subs. they're way overpriced there anyway.

alright just leting ya know lol.i figured that but just in case.

 

[RipDaJacka]

im only saying that, bcuz I hate bestbuy looking systems.. and i consider those Bestbuy subs

 

[Hintzyboy 5,000+ posts]

Yeah, I wouldn't buy either, especially if you want accuracy. There are a lot of great subs out there that are affordable if you look outside mainstream brands. What's your budget?

 

[endofdays89 5,000+ posts]

RF P3d212http://www.crutchfield.com/S-ectvFkzLTbC/App/Product/Item/Main.aspx?i=575P3D212

Alpine Type R 12"

http://www.crutchfield.com/S-0uO1uLQ8BKm/App/Product/Item/Main.aspx?i=500SWR1222

which one would you choose and why?

whatever one i end up getting will be running off about 500wrms and will be in a sealed box because space is an issue with my car. (i drive a firebird) i listen to alot of metal, along with some rap. i want the sub to hit the lows in the rap, but have enough accuracy to sound alright when i listen to metal. i know the sealed box will add to the accuracy of the sub.

omg, is this even a debate? Go with the type r silly!

 

[drow555]

Yeah, I wouldn't buy either, especially if you want accuracy. There are a lot of great subs out there that are affordable if you look outside mainstream brands. What's your budget?

my budget is about $200. dont really want to spend anything more then that.

what other subs you have in mind?

 

[drow555]

omg, is this even a debate? Go with the type r silly!

i noticed you have 2 alpine type r's. how do you like them?

 

[Hintzyboy 5,000+ posts]

my budget is about $200. dont really want to spend anything more then that.
what other subs you have in mind?

With that budget, I would go with an Fi Car Audio SSD with copper coils. Great sub for daily, and the copper coils will bump the SQ quotient up to a decenty level. The Phoenix Gold RsdC would be a very nice choice too

Otherwise, there are tons of good subs in the classifieds in that range. Look for the IDMax, Fi Q, anything TC-9 based, etc.

And if you're looking to stretch that money a little, I have some nice subs I'm selling. PM me if interested.

 

[drow555]

With that budget, I would go with an Fi Car Audio SSD with copper coils. Great sub for daily, and the copper coils will bump the SQ quotient up to a decenty level. The Phoenix Gold RsdC would be a very nice choice too
Otherwise, there are tons of good subs in the classifieds in that range. Look for the IDMax, Fi Q, anything TC-9 based, etc.

And if you're looking to stretch that money a little, I have some nice subs I'm selling. PM me if interested.

i went to FIcaraudio.com and checked out the specs on the SSD12 and i noticed that the sub handles 800wrms. the problem is that my amp only puts out 480wrms when its bridged. do you think i'll be underpowering the sub? will it sound like poo?