Opinions on best subwoofer for SQ (Type R, Boston G5, etc...)

[hanesj75 10+ year member]

Hey guys,

I've read a lot of posts on here already regarding SQ subwoofers... thought I'd ask for the latest opinions for my specific scenario. Here goes...

Background: I have a Saab 9000 hatchback that is currently running an Alpine CDA-9857 head unit to an Alpine MRV-F345 75x4 amplifier to power Rainbow SLC 4" components in front, and Rainbox KX 6x9 coaxes in the rear (all stock locations, etc...). I had a Basslink for a while, but it croaked and I'm looking for something a little more substantial to replace it. I have an Alpine MRD-M605 (400W@4 ohms, 600W@2 ohms) mono amplifier to power something. My primary concerns are musicality and blending with the rest of my system while still being able to reach low and provide authoritative bottom end. Maximum slam and loudness are not real high priorities. I listen to some of everything.

I'm thinking about a single sealed 10" subwoofer under $200. I've got a couple of Crutchfield gift cards I'd like to use up, so that would mean an Image Dynamics or Dayton HO (or other sub) is pretty much out of the question. I'm leaning towards an Alpine Type R in a sealed .65cf (optimum according to Alpine) enclosure. If there's something better that I'm missing, PLEASE let me know! Also if there's something just outside of $200 that is better, I'd like to know about that too. The Boston G5 buy-one-get-one-free offer is compelling, although I'd only need one (anybody want to go in and split costs on a pair of G5s?).

Also, with the Type R, I'm unsure about whether to go with the 4-ohm or the 2-ohm DVC model. I'm leaning towards the 2-ohm model to present a 4-ohm load to the amp, not sure if I really need 600 watts at 2 ohms for what I'm looking to do - guidance in that area would be great too.

LASTLY... I have access to a Boston 12.5LF 4 ohm SVC sub that I could put in a 1.0cf sealed box. How would that compare to a Type R or other newer models?

Thanks in advance for any advice you can provide!

-hanesj75

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[helotaxi 5,000+ posts]

I'd not go the route of the Type-R. The Type-X maybe.

Doesn't Crutchfield sell Boston stuff? I'd get one of the newer Bostons before even thinking about the Alpine sub. JL is also an option from them and the 10W3v3 would be right along the lines of what you're looking for.

As far as the impedance of the sub, I wouldn't stress about it too much but if you have the option of a 2 or 4 ohm final load, go with the 2 ohm load. You may not need the extra bit of power but headroom is never a bad thing.

 

[Beerdrnkr 5,000+ posts]

Go w/ the Boston. I don't know why people always compare sq subs with type r's.

 

[thaster 10+ year member]

type-r is definitely not an "SQ" subwoofer.

 

[Trey803 5,000+ posts]

w6

fi q

idq or idmax

 

[skateboardkid 10+ year member]

typw R is def not a SQ subwoofer, get the type X for much improved SQ.

That boston you mentioned is also much better than a type R for SQ.

 

[wu501 10+ year member]

G5 is a solid choice imo. great sounding and can get pretty loud too //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

 

[Buck 5,000+ posts]

FI Q, ED 13Av.2, Type X, JL 13w7 and boston for a few

 

[godspeed12volt]

Why not take advantage of the G5 offer and use both in an isobaric configuration? For SQ purposes this would cancel out some distortion wouldn't it?

II()II

 

[shpatb 10+ year member]

Boston g5, sh*t 2 for 1? you can't go wrong....

 

[Beerdrnkr 5,000+ posts]

Also look into some of the Polks, JL's, and JBL's they have.

 

[probmxstyle 10+ year member]

Polk SR, crutchfield carries the 10" and its an amazing SQ woofer.

 

[budahbuddy803 10+ year member]

w6fi q

idq or idmax

haha you need to read more often... He wants to buy from best buy and i dont think they carry any of those. Anyways, i dont think the fi q compares to the idq, idmax, or w6... IMO.

 

[wu501 10+ year member]

I'll see you a bnib 12" G5 for 210 shipped //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

 

[ctmike 10+ year member]

get the g5 sub, you wont be dissapointed.

also, you said you have some gift cards from crutchfield you're using? so if you use those and get the buy 1 get 1, how much would that leave if i were to go half on it with you?