Need Help Choosing a New System

[mendezm9 10+ year member]

I got a new car and think its time for a new system. The car is a Lexus es300. Will be doing big three along with H/0 alt. Also upgrading battery/batteries if needed. Im familiar with car audio but haven't done anything real crazy this would be more for daily use. So the amp is a hifonics brutus 2610. Should be doing around 2600 rms at 1 ohm. So Im trying to decide between three subs and two sizes. Downgrading from a 15 inch to have more space in the trunk. So I can't decide between 10s and 12s. There isn't much price difference between the subs in those sizes so I'm wondering if the difference would be noticable? The three subs are

Fi bl

DC Level 4

Re SXX

All are rated at 1000 watts. Of course the box would be custom built to each subs specs but can't decide between them. Any suggestions?

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[Buck 5,000+ posts]

Are you just getting a single 10" or 12"?

 

[Mookie 10+ year member]

Well downgrading from a single 15 to a couple of 10's and 12's is really kinda of the same unless you get a single one.

 

[mendezm9 10+ year member]

Getting two subs. My 15 was a kicker L7 that was pretty old. I'm looking to get something newer and something that will sound cleaner and look good. My last system wasn't put together very well so looking to just redo the system.

 

[Buck 5,000+ posts]

You might look at the Fi Q as well if you want something that sounds better.

 

[Bumpin' Goalie 10+ year member]

The XXX's sound great and get Loud. But they want ALOT of room. So i'd rule it out if space is an issue. Fi Q and The DC's sound great. The DC will most likely handle the power better.

The BL's do sound good as well, however, and do get loud. Personally, I'd go with DC as it's what i'm running and its treating me well.

If you go 2x12's. You'll probably be looking at 3-4 cubes total. (ported)

 

[Mookie 10+ year member]

If you run two 12's you will still be using the same amount of room if not more.

 

[Bumpin' Goalie 10+ year member]

If you run two 12's you will still be using the same amount of room if not more.

^This.

Though with tens...You could probably get away with 2-2.5 cubes.

 

[Mookie 10+ year member]

I would do a single 12 or a pair of tens.

 

[Bumpin' Goalie 10+ year member]

Or michaellanes 3 SA 8's in 2 cubes shared on ~1500rms lolz.

 

[Mookie 10+ year member]

Or michaellanes 3 SA 8's in 2 cubes shared on ~1500rms lolz.

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[mendezm9 10+ year member]

I think I would like to stick to 10s or 12s. I guess saving space wouldn't be a big issue. I might as well try and get as loud as I can. So which of the three subs mentioned in the first post would in your guys's opinion be better. I have heard Fi but not DC. Out here in the midwest theres not much going on in terms of shows and really theres only like one legit shop within driving distance.

 

[mendezm9 10+ year member]

Okay so which amp would you guys recommend? Ive been looking at the hifonics 2610 and the audiopipe 3000 watt amp. I havent really heard much from audiopipe. What do you guys know about them? Will it do the 3000 watts rms at 1 ohm? Also, if i wanted to wire the two subs at 1 ohm what coil configuration should i get? I dont have much experience wiring subs so i appreciate all the help thanks.

 

[Bumpin' Goalie 10+ year member]

Okay so which amp would you guys recommend? Ive been looking at the hifonics 2610 and the audiopipe 3000 watt amp. I havent really heard much from audiopipe. What do you guys know about them? Will it do the 3000 watts rms at 1 ohm? Also, if i wanted to wire the two subs at 1 ohm what coil configuration should i get? I dont have much experience wiring subs so i appreciate all the help thanks.

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Also, the Level 4's get nice and loud. So do the BL's...But, once again, I am biased towards what I'm running.

Would you mind throwing the DD 2500's in the mix?

They have a decent sound and some member hit in the low 140's with 2 of them. (Can't recall power) But it was a daily setup.

 

[mendezm9 10+ year member]

If they were in the same range price wise and watts I would.