Noonbie Sub Advice

[korndawg 10+ year member]

Right now, I'm in the process of building a SQ system. Currently for my front stage, I have the Diamond S600a's and love their detail. No rear fill. For subs, I have two 10" MTX Black Golds (old subs) and I think its time for an upgrade. I'm wanting to go to a one 12" setup and mount it either in my spare tire well, or make a custom enclosure. I need opinions on a sub that hits very accurately cuz I listen to metal and I love SQ but I still want it to hit hard. I'm looking to spend ~$300, give or take. Less would be better //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

I will power it by either a 550 watt PG amp or Alpine 1000 watt sub amp. What do you suggest would be best? I was looking at the RE subs and Diamond M6 subs and open to any others. A buddy of mine has a JL W6v2 and I was impressed with that.. What competes with that? Thanks!

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[supa_c 5,000+ posts]

Adire Audio Shiva //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/wink.gif.608e3ea05f1a9f98611af0861652f8fb.gif

 

[Matth3wJL 10+ year member]

Adire Audio Shiva //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/wink.gif.608e3ea05f1a9f98611af0861652f8fb.gif

Yes the Adire Audio Shiva, or the Edesigns Ov or Kv v2 series.

 

[korndawg 10+ year member]

Since I have never really compared subs, is it worth going from my 2 10" black golds to one 12"?

 

[supa_c 5,000+ posts]

1 12 ported will kill them

 

[korndawg 10+ year member]

So is it wise to save the money and get the Shiva over lets say a IDMAX or RE sub? I still want it to hit hard, but remain accurate. I've never been able to audition subs, so I'm going on pure advice from you all.