Newbie... Sub Q. RE vs. DD vs. AE vs. Fi

[BigPun1982 10+ year member]

Hey guys, I just joined here with hopes that you can lead me in the right direction.

I have been researching subs for my daily driver (Chrysler 300C). I listen to primarily hip hop and love very deep loud bass. I was pleased with my last system that consisted of (1) JL12W7 (1) RF BD1000. Ported box tuned to specs.

I am attempting to setup a budget system. I will be purchasing an amp @ 1000rms. I have narrowed it down to:

(2) 12" RE Audio SE

(2) 12" DD 1500

(2) 12" Alpine Type-R

(1) 15" AE AV

(1) 15" Fi Q 15

What subs will perform the best with only 1000 watts continuous? A good SQL sub is my goal.

I would like it to be as loud as my W7 while still maintaining some good musical accuracy! And please keep in mind that I will only be running 1000rms!!

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[boomzilla 10+ year member]

The Q and the SE might be best. Don't know much about the DD subs, I think they made a sub or two for sq, but most of their subs are for spl. By AE, do you mean Ascendant Audio?

 

[chaunb3400 10+ year member]

I would go Q because I like single sub setups, the se's would be nice as well, and have about the same sq as the Q, and the se's should get louder(cone area)...and the AE would be good, I just have never used 1

 

[Ignatowski 5,000+ posts]

if it were me id buy a larger amp and run 2 12"Q's............

but if your only going to run one sub a single 15 will do well

 

[williambrea 10+ year member]

get a DD 2515

 

[sue bee 10+ year member]

I don't think you need a Q if you're going to be only running 1000 watts.

 

[chaunb3400 10+ year member]

I don't think you need a Q if you're going to be only running 1000 watts.

//content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/wow.gif.23d729408e9177caa2a0ed6a2ba6588e.gif...they sound great on 1000rms...

 

[thevic24 5,000+ posts]

get a DD 2515

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[BigPun1982 10+ year member]

My buddy is willing to sell me (2) Diamond Audio D9's, Kicker ZX1500.1 and a custom ported enclosure for $900... good deal? I see wooofersetc.com sells the amp and both subs for $1450.

Anyone heard the D9's??

 

[denim 5,000+ posts]

The Q is very at home with 1000 watts. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

 

[sue bee 10+ year member]

my b. i was just thinking you could get away with a lower line FI sub?

 

[GregU 10+ year member]

My buddy is willing to sell me (2) Diamond Audio D9's, Kicker ZX1500.1 and a custom ported enclosure for $900... good deal? I see wooofersetc.com sells the amp and both subs for $1450. Anyone heard the D9's??

I've heard good things about them but have never heard one before.

 

[mlstrass 5,000+ posts]

could also consider 2 12" AQ SDC's off that power

x3 on the Q doing very well off 1k...

 

[grimreper912003 5,000+ posts]

my b. i was just thinking you could get away with a lower line FI sub?

you could run the SSD but I believe the Q get a little lower and has a better "SQ"

I used to give a 12" Q 1700w RMS //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/biggrin.gif.d71a5d36fcbab170f2364c9f2e3946cb.gif It was a love hate relationship. Still takes it to this day.

and in regards to your last set up. I have heard a 13w7 on a 1000/1 in an A4 vs my Q in my integra and I'd take the Q anyday

 

[BigPun1982 10+ year member]

Thanks for all of the help guys!