Obsidian subwoofers.

[MrFoca]

Ok so I have changed my setup I want to run. Thinking just 1 18 now. I have the room that's not a issue. Been looking at these subs, I see the rms is 600. Is this true or will they take more safely ? Looking for info on some good 18's. I've ran DD before but looking at what else is out there and sounds good. I still have my old box I built years ago just little over 7 cubes net. With 60 sqin of port tuned at 32. Don't know if I could still use that with a new sub, if I have to remake another box that's fine. Sub is going to be powered by a CT 1400.1

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[LosIsATool 5,000+ posts]

They are cookie cutter subs but a proven design. Rms is a pointless spec to a point. You are not going to run a clamped 600 watt sine wave for 12 hours straight.

 

[MrFoca]

They are cookie cutter subs but a proven design. Rms is a pointless spec to a point. You are not going to run a clamped 600 watt sine wave for 12 hours straight.

Well I ask cause I'll be putting more than the rms states. I've heard 1000 rms also. So that's what made me ask

 

[LosIsATool 5,000+ posts]

Headroom is always a good thing.

 

[Based]

I like my OA 15s the reason I went with OA is because if one of them blow its just 160$ to replace them so its not a big deal. Most people say they can do 700 - 900 daily but idk I'm running 250 to each sub right now.

 

[MrFoca]

Indeed. Better to have to much than not enough. Was looking at the SQ hdc3 18 again. Might have another one built.

 

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I like my OA 15s the reason I went with OA is because if one of them blow its just 160$ to replace them so its not a big deal. Most people say they can do 700 - 900 daily but idk I'm running 250 to each sub right now.

Yes the price point is nice. 18's are cheap enough if I tear one up.

 

[shauncox26]

recones are $45 for the oas.

 

[MrFoca]

Think I might buy one and give it a shot. I see they are on back order right now.

 

[LosIsATool 5,000+ posts]

They are always on back order. That's what you get when you buy from a small cookie cutter brand. You get what you pay for.

 

[MrFoca]

They are always on back order. That's what you get when you buy from a small cookie cutter brand. You get what you pay for.

The soundqubed 8's that I bought were off & on backorder also. By all means if you can give some suggestions I'm all ears. I would like to try something new.

 

[Dmac1991]

why not get Strato 18s?

 

[MrFoca]

I looked at them. But the rms is even lower. Never really talked with anyone who has used them

 

[Dmac1991]

lol

@Buck;


they will take 1.2k all day no sweat.
@bbeljefe;

 

[MrFoca]

Really. Well that's something to think about then.

 

[bbeljefe]

I built a t-line for a customer with two OA 10s running on a 1400.1 and they took the amp fine but I'm not sure I would run one of those subs on a 1400 without backing down on the amp. As for the Strato v2, they will take 1200-1500 watts with no problem but again, I'd back off on the 1400.1 if I was only running one.