I have another thread looking for subs with a MD of less than 5", but with what I have at the moment the following 3 drivers are coming tops for me;
Modelling using WINISD and manufacturers spec puts the Pioneer way ahead of anything else in terms of bass extension and SPL. I'm struggling to believe it is really that good as paper figures only tell one story and I didn't have Pioneer down as the 'ultimate sub manufacturer' (sorry, no offence Pioneer just I had their speaks as middle-of-the-road at best in my head). Anyway, any insight on real life use (especially in small 18l or so sealed enclosures with relatively low power driving them - AKA 200W or so), and sound quality of these units would be useful. Equally if anyone has measured these and have independent Thiele/Small values that would be great too.
The Alpines don't look hugely impressive when modelled, but I've had a lot of firm support for the drivers and many have said they are the best 10" slim...??
Finally, the Phoenix Gold SL10's - again model really well but found no real-world insight and to be honest hadn't even heard of the manufacturer until researching this so any input / feedback would be great...
I've added a poll just to canvas opinion on these 3 drivers...
- Pioneer TSSW2501S2
- Alpine SWRT10
- Phoenix Gold SL10D2
Modelling using WINISD and manufacturers spec puts the Pioneer way ahead of anything else in terms of bass extension and SPL. I'm struggling to believe it is really that good as paper figures only tell one story and I didn't have Pioneer down as the 'ultimate sub manufacturer' (sorry, no offence Pioneer just I had their speaks as middle-of-the-road at best in my head). Anyway, any insight on real life use (especially in small 18l or so sealed enclosures with relatively low power driving them - AKA 200W or so), and sound quality of these units would be useful. Equally if anyone has measured these and have independent Thiele/Small values that would be great too.
The Alpines don't look hugely impressive when modelled, but I've had a lot of firm support for the drivers and many have said they are the best 10" slim...??
Finally, the Phoenix Gold SL10's - again model really well but found no real-world insight and to be honest hadn't even heard of the manufacturer until researching this so any input / feedback would be great...
I've added a poll just to canvas opinion on these 3 drivers...