Need a decent 15" budget sub

[Kadooment]

Hey guys, I've been looking around here quite a bit lately and most of the stuff I've looked at was pretty old, so I decided to just post and ask. I'm looking for a decent sub that's around $200 or less. It's going to be the first sub I've ever bought, so I don't know all that much about them. I'd appreciate any help!

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[mylows10 5,000+ posts]

What are you goals here ? What amp are you gonna use ?

 

[blazian87 10+ year member]

Dayton Audio UM15-22 15" Ultimax DVC Subwoofer 2 ohms Per Coil

15" SUBWOOFER AMERICAN BASS DUAL 2 OHM VOICE COILS; 200 OZ. MAGNET:Amazon:Everything Else

Dayton Audio RSS390HO-4 15" Reference HO Subwoofer 4 Ohm

All within $200 or less

How much power you planning to run and do you want sq or more spl?

 

[Kadooment]

Haven't decided on an amp yet. I was going to find one after I got some recommendations for subs.

 

[Kadooment]

I was looking for more sq. Was planning on looking at power after I look at a few subs

 

[Jeffdachef 5,000+ posts]

I was looking for more sq. Was planning on looking at power after I look at a few subs

Dayton Audio UM15-22 15" Ultimax DVC Subwoofer 2 ohms Per Coil another vote for dayton ultimax for SQ

 

[Louisiana_CRX 5,000+ posts]

jbl gto 15 would be a good choice

 

[Kadooment]

I was actually looking at the jbl gto but I thought I'd ask here for recommendations first. If I were to go with the Dayton what amp would you guys recommend?

 

[blazian87 10+ year member]

I was actually looking at the jbl gto but I thought I'd ask here for recommendations first. If I were to go with the Dayton what amp would you guys recommend?

What's your budget for the amp?

 

[Kadooment]

What's your budget for the amp?

I'd like to try to get one around 150

 

[Jeffdachef 5,000+ posts]

I'd like to try to get one around 150

not many good choices around 150 man. Only thing thats "okay" at that price range is a ppi ba 2600, hifonics brx 1200.1 if you are going ported or a pioneer gm8601 if you are going sealed

 

[Kadooment]

not many good choices around 150 man. Only thing thats "okay" at that price range is a ppi ba 2600, hifonics brx 1200.1 if you are going ported or a pioneer gm8601 if you are going sealed

If I end up going with the gto I could spend a bit more on an amp, but I'm not sure how much of a difference going from 800rms to 350 would be.

 

[Jeffdachef 5,000+ posts]

If I end up going with the gto I could spend a bit more on an amp, but I'm not sure how much of a difference going from 800rms to 350 would be.

It would keep your power consumption down no need to worry about voltage drops and electrical upgrades. It'll be a little bit less loud but it would still sound good. You dont have to spend as much on an amp. probably 130 for an alpine mrp 500.

You could also opt for a 5 channel amp and take care of your speakers and subs at the same time if you are picking a low powered sub. Make sure you get a good efficient ported box design

 

[Inferno333 10+ year member]

I have a custom rebuilt 15" that's pretty efficient for around your price range.

Interest?

 

[hispls 5,000+ posts]

How much space do you have to use?

Opposed to buying used?

You should be able to get something pretty decent used in that price range.