Need help choosing budget sub for sealed enclosure

[Sinner13]

Setup
Head unit jvc kd-x370bts
Amp Alpine mrp-m500

Looking at American bass, CDT, and audio legion thanks too some suggestions from my other threads.
But I have a buddy yelling in my ear to buy an alpine type r used, his setup is a type r in a sealed box he built. He doesn't remember specs but thinks it's 1sq foot on an alpine m1000. It sounds awesome btw.

I'm lost right now on what to get, definitely want a sealed setup, I like how clean his bass hits but I have half the power he does.

Also am thinking of upgrading to the audio legion 700 at some point if I want more so would like a sub that would be good at 500 w but also be able to take more if I upgrade.

Thanks

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[spokey9]

I'm got 2 armada 12's hooked up right now...mine are ported (tuned to 32hz) but sound very clean. I had a set of american bass dx 15's and the armada 12's (while not quite as loud) sound way better

 

[Sinner13]

Oops forgot to say I'm looking at 12s

 

[SlugButter]

Audio legion does well ported but I am not impressed sealed. American bass and CDT will also prefer ported boxes. They might be ok sealed though. Never tried ‘‘em sealed. The type R is going to want more power than 500 watts to really get going. I’d go with a Dayton ultimax 12, Image Dynamics 12, JL W6. Maybe you can find a W6 used. It’s excellent in a sealed box on 500-600 watts. Type R isn’t a bad choice though

 

[winkychevelle 10+ year member]

Sundown sd4

Though I would want at least 500w per sub.

 

[miafan]

JBL Bass Pro12 but it's ported. Sounds great at about 70 lpf

 

[Bobbytwonames 5,000+ posts]

CT Sounds. I think it's the Ozone model.

 

[audiobaun 5,000+ posts]

Got to be careful when buying a used sub. Deff need to know what to look at and at the least check it with a DMM on the spot and look for any burning issues at the coil. The new Type Rs look a little expensive to me and there are other choices to consider for the price.The A.Bass XD sub is really a nice sub for the money I have a couple 10s and they get down pretty good and with tuning, sound really nice for the money

American Bass XD-1244 1000w 12" Car Subwoofer Sub, 2.5" Voice Coil/120

Description:A high-grade subwoofer for tighter bass response and even power output, the thundering low end produced by the XD series delivers depth with plenty of clarity. The power and feel of this series have made it the best-selling, fan-favorite subwoofer for years. This is an all-around...

www.audiosavings.com

 

[Jimi77 5,000+ posts]

Type R sealed.... not for me. I'd look at the Dayton subs - Reference series.

 

[audiobaun 5,000+ posts]

CT Sounds. I think it's the Ozone model.

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Im enjoying everything Ive gotten from CT Sounds, so far its been money well spent. I havent tried any of theyre subs yet, but Ive seen and heard some in action, and they do very nice. If I didnt have more than 15 subs atm Id prob pick up a couple to try out for myself. I may try some after the first of the year. I like the Meso series for the power I like to run. I like the baskets on those

 

[audiobaun 5,000+ posts]

I would even take a look at this sub. Built like a beast and should last. Just another option also

Demon 12" 550W Subwoofer by SSA®

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[audiobaun 5,000+ posts]

Type R sealed.... not for me. I'd look at the Dayton subs - Reference series.

Dayton subs have the Best Warranty in the Business..Period.that others cant touch.. 5 year.

 

[doggySquirrely]

Sundown uv.1 15s Oklahoma 400 both used like new

 

[Bobbytwonames 5,000+ posts]

Got to be careful when buying a used sub. Deff need to know what to look at and at the least check it with a DMM on the spot and look for any burning issues at the coil. The new Type Rs look a little expensive to me and there are other choices to consider for the price.The A.Bass XD sub is really a nice sub for the money I have a couple 10s and they get down pretty good and with tuning, sound really nice for the money

American Bass XD-1244 1000w 12" Car Subwoofer Sub, 2.5" Voice Coil/120

Description:A high-grade subwoofer for tighter bass response and even power output, the thundering low end produced by the XD series delivers depth with plenty of clarity. The power and feel of this series have made it the best-selling, fan-favorite subwoofer for years. This is an all-around...

www.audiosavings.com

You are the new AB fanboy. It used to be me.

 

[Bobbytwonames 5,000+ posts]

Im enjoying everything Ive gotten from CT Sounds, so far its been money well spent. I havent tried any of theyre subs yet, but Ive seen and heard some in action, and they do very nice. If I didnt have more than 15 subs atm Id prob pick up a couple to try out for myself. I may try some after the first of the year. I like the Meso series for the power I like to run. I like the baskets on those

I don't like steel basket subs for some reason. Call me entitled if you wish. It just doesn't look right IMO.