please recommend subwoofer system for under 400

[WillyG4444 10+ year member]

sorry to be a noob, but what does that mean and they are the same price so which one should i get if i were to buy it?

I suggest reading the stickies on the subwoofer forum. Anyway, they are the voice coil configurations. Meaning at dual 2 ohms, you can run your amp at 1 ohm or 4 ohms. If you get the dual 4 sub you'd run it most likely at 2 ohms, but could do 8 also. Basic explanation.

 

[budahbuddy803 10+ year member]

IDQ 12" $200

pheonix gold x600.1 $250

you could probably find a cheaper amp that isnt so big, but i think an IDQ 12" would be great in your situation, more SQ oriented and probably wont rattle your car too much, it might though. Great subwoofers.

 

[WillyG4444 10+ year member]

X2 on the IDQ. I had a 15" Kicker L7 off of about 1000 watts and switched to a 10" IDQ running off of 200 watts. I love the IDQ, the SQ is GREAT and I'm only throwing 200 watts at it and it get loud enough for me and hits all the lows. A 12 would be perfect for you =D

 

[budahbuddy803 10+ year member]

X2 on the IDQ. I had a 15" Kicker L7 off of about 1000 watts and switched to a 10" IDQ running off of 200 watts. I love the IDQ, the SQ is GREAT and I'm only throwing 200 watts at it and it get loud enough for me and hits all the lows. A 12 would be perfect for you =D

i did similar. I switched from 2 12" L5s w1000rms ported. to a 15" sealed with 500rms and i love it, although i am about to get another one.

 

[thaster 10+ year member]

X2 on the IDQ. I had a 15" Kicker L7 off of about 1000 watts and switched to a 10" IDQ running off of 200 watts. I love the IDQ, the SQ is GREAT and I'm only throwing 200 watts at it and it get loud enough for me and hits all the lows. A 12 would be perfect for you =D

does the sub have a nice bass to complement my components which are already very clear and loud?

very hard to choose now. too bad i dont have no where to listen to the subs.

should i only do the big 3 if my lights are dimming or should i just do it anyway? also what gauge wire is needed? i have 4 gauge running through my car is that enough?

 

[DejaWiz 5,000+ posts]

1. does the sub have a nice bass to complement my components which are already very clear and loud?

2. very hard to choose now. too bad i dont have no where to listen to the subs.

3. should i only do the big 3 if my lights are dimming or should i just do it anyway?

4. also what gauge wire is needed? i have 4 gauge running through my car is that enough?

1. Yes, both the L5 and the ID will get loud. The L5 is more geared towards SPL.

2. That is too bad. Makes it very hard to choose.

3. Do the big 3 anyway... better safe than sorry.

4. Depends on how long the wire runs are and how much total power the amps will be drawing. There is a great explanation about this in the Installation section of the forums.

 

[thaster 10+ year member]

any suggestions on what box i should get with the IDQ?

 

[thaster 10+ year member]

i decided to go with 1 12" Image Dynamics IDQ12V2.D4. can i power this sub with this amp?

http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_1491_Phoenix+Gold+R8.0-1.html

and can anybody recommend me a box?

i guess my budget went up to 500.

200 for sub

170 for amp

100 for box

30 for misc...

 

[DejaWiz 5,000+ posts]

I'd try to find a Xenon X600.1, personally.

Others to consider:

Infinity 611a

Kenwood KAC-X10D

Alpine MRP-M650

Hifonics BXi606D or BXi1206D

Kicker KX600.1

 

[Imtjnotu 5,000+ posts]

http://www.caraudio.com/forum/showthread.php?t=236823 perfect

EWWW...dude come on:blackeye:

 

[bdavies11 10+ year member]

any suggestions on what box i should get with the IDQ?

If you dont know anyone that could build u a decent box, then i would take DejaWiz's advice and look into AudioEnhancers box's. I think they're boxes are about as good as u can buy prefab, especially for the price.

 

[thaster 10+ year member]

can u recommend me a box for the idq then?

 

[Platestacker45 10+ year member]

Do a quick search for things like "budget system", "budget subs", "girlfriend system". You will find many options on subs, amps, enclosures and wiring on a tight budget.

 

[Twistid 5,000+ posts]

http://cgi.ebay.com/12-PORTED-MDF-SUBWOOFER-ENCLOSURE-SUB-WOOFER-BOX_W0QQitemZ170117484240QQihZ007QQcategoryZ50568QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

tuned to 38 hz, will get loud, might not sound as good as sealed, lower tuned boxes

http://cgi.ebay.com/12-SEALED-MDF-SUBWOOFER-SUB-ENCLOSURE-BOX-NEW-BLACK_W0QQitemZ300116415984QQihZ020QQcategoryZ18803QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

sealed box, considerably cheaper, best SQ... but wont really get loud

 

[thaster 10+ year member]

http://cgi.ebay.com/12-PORTED-MDF-SUBWOOFER-ENCLOSURE-SUB-WOOFER-BOX_W0QQitemZ170117484240QQihZ007QQcategoryZ50568QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
tuned to 38 hz, will get loud, might not sound as good as sealed, lower tuned boxes

http://cgi.ebay.com/12-SEALED-MDF-SUBWOOFER-SUB-ENCLOSURE-BOX-NEW-BLACK_W0QQitemZ300116415984QQihZ020QQcategoryZ18803QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

sealed box, considerably cheaper, best SQ... but wont really get loud

i probably go with the ported box, so i guess my system will be like this.......

1 12" Image Dynamics IDQ -200

one of the amps that dejawiz recommend - 200?

the ported box from sonix electronix - 100

500 bux