Need some techs to speculate :

[generalGOTCHA 10+ year member]

I have been doing alot of research lately, and came to a decision for my price range and budget of what I want to buy and setup for my next system.

The three subwoofers I cannot make my mind up on are as follows.

A pair of:

Sound Stream T4

or

TC db500

or

Alpine Type R

I own a 1986 420SEL Mercedez Benz, I am about to drop $8,000 on a new used Toyota 4 Runner

That in mind, they may find themselves in the 4 runner later this year.

So , between those three choices, I have done this on my part ! I have watched many of these subwoofers on youtube, and ROE .

I want a sub with great accuracy, replays sound very LOUD of course, with the highest possible SPL without sacrificing transient responce like a sealed box has. Yet want as much efficiancy as possible as with a ported enclosure.

I see alott of OMFG killer Arse video's of the TYPE R's, and they seem to be a favorite for a reason. I dont like always going with the Commons, but cannot find video's on the TC db500 subwoofers, and many of you competitors here talk very highly of this companies products performance(TC 2000, 3000 etc..) .

I only included the Sound Stream T4 , because of a video I watched on them and some things I read about them. They cost a bit more though than the other two selections. So please some relative technical and experianced advice is preffered. Opionions with best of interest also welcome. AKA what do you guys think ? I want to spend no more than 300$ total for the pair, and would really like to be around 200$

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[Thieroff 10+ year member]

Just do the Db500s and call it a day

CT

 

[Hintzyboy 5,000+ posts]

Depends on what you want

Rs: More SPL

dB-500s: More SQ

I wouldn't even consider the SOundstream an option. I don't think I've seen anything good said about their subs on here.

 

[generalGOTCHA 10+ year member]

Sound Quality ! Yet something I can play with If I want to throw them into a ported box, I want something that can hit the low's. I dont wish to compete, but I want to know those subs are going to last !

So since no one talks about Sound Stream subs ! I guess those are out unless someone else post's otherwise about them.

Between the Type R's and TC sounds db500 is what I am narrowing down too.

I read that the db500 has a foam surround is that going to be a reliability issue as opposed to the Type R ?

 

[Hintzyboy 5,000+ posts]

dB-500s then. Type Rs are a great daily driver sub if you don't care too much about sound quality. Plus the Rs want around 750w each to reach full potential. You'll get plenty loud with the dBs, and you'll have SQ superior to the Rs

 

[generalGOTCHA 10+ year member]

Thanks....

Ok, so far TC db500

dang .... I hate sacrificing decibals to SQ .. I want them BOTH //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

 

[Hintzyboy 5,000+ posts]

400w rms. I actually have an amp that puts out 800w at 2 ohms if you are interested. Hit me up through a PM and we can talk.

 

[Hintzyboy 5,000+ posts]

You might also look into something like a single Fi SSD 15.

 

[generalGOTCHA 10+ year member]

What is that ? Fi 15 ?

 

[Hintzyboy 5,000+ posts]

http://www.ficaraudio.com Click on Speakers, then click on SSD. VERY nice daily driver subs. Plus Scott, the owner is a great guy, and they have awesome customer service. Spend the extra $5 on the copper coil, and you will get even better SQ.

 

[Hintzyboy 5,000+ posts]

Also, you don't even have to go buy it. They sell direct to the customer, and ship the sub to your door for free.

 

[wilzyx 5,000+ posts]

im not sure if the db500's have aluminum cones or not, if they do then i would stay away. if not go for it.

 

[Hintzyboy 5,000+ posts]

They show both on the website for some reason. I know they only had paper cones when they first came out. You might just be able to choose. Just call up TC and find out before you buy.

 

[JayRich 10+ year member]

12-db500 all the way

 

[JayRich 10+ year member]

I've seen several people state this, im just curious what's wrong with aluminum cones? I have 1 12 tc2+ which is almost identical to the db-500, and it has an aluminum cone