Q vs D9 vs ?

[negativezeroz 5,000+ posts]

I am not really pleased with my Q10. It is running off XT2000D (1000W @1ohm). The enclosure is supposed to be 1cf tuned to 28Hz ported through my rear deck. I can tell it's a little short of 1cf final after displacements.

I am considering selling the Q for a new sub(s). I need an SQ sub. The D9 catches my eye. The 12D2 version.

Subs I have owned:

(1) W10GTi

(1) 12VQ

(1) SE10

(3) GTO804

(1) Q10D2

The GTi was off only 550W and dominates this sub in every single category so far. I am sure the Q can get louder but so far it's not with literally twice the power. OF course the GTi is a helluva lot more efficient than the Q but yeah.

So basically, I am looking for a nice 10/12" or a pair of 10's.

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[JimJ 5,000+ posts]

I'd go back to the WGTI...

 

[PatFitz9 10+ year member]

those GTi's are slick subs. you tried a mag? 2 12's can get pretty loud

 

[negativezeroz 5,000+ posts]

I'd go back to the WGTI...

I was trying to go with a non-mainstream company. So far no luck.

those GTi's are slick subs. you tried a mag? 2 12's can get pretty loud

Never have tried a Mag.

 

[JimJ 5,000+ posts]

I was trying to go with a non-mainstream company. So far no luck.

Well, if you budget isn't limited all that much...I'd look at a Rainbow Vanadium, Aura NS, or SI Mag as mentioned //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

 

[negativezeroz 5,000+ posts]

Well whatever I end up with is gonna be off the XT-2000D so it needs to have a final load of 1ohm.

Where can I look into the Vanadium and NS? I've only grazed over some Rainbow and Aura stuff before, never used.

 

[JimJ 5,000+ posts]

Not sure where the best prices on Rainbow gear is. Madisound stocks the Aura subs.

 

[jeremiah 10+ year member]

a Q to a d9.hammmmm try a DQ

 

[negativezeroz 5,000+ posts]

DQ as in Infinity? If so, I have already owned one. Was very pleased but I'd have to find two of the 10DVQ's to get a 1ohm load which *technically* is too much for them but I know they can handle it.

And those NS's are out of my budget. I have the money but just would rather spend like $250. Like sell my Q and get a new one, possibly trade?

 

[innsanes 10+ year member]

i got a d9 12 inch in a 2 cf tuned to 28 and it wangs

 

[innsanes 10+ year member]

i think u need bigger boxes

 

[Daher2323 10+ year member]

how long have you had the Q? i hear they need about a month to break in and then they start to sound much better

 

[jeremiah 10+ year member]

DQ as in Infinity? If so, I have already owned one. Was very pleased but I'd have to find two of the 10DVQ's to get a 1ohm load which *technically* is too much for them but I know they can handle it.
And those NS's are out of my budget. I have the money but just would rather spend like $250. Like sell my Q and get a new one, possibly trade?

no DQ like the restaurant:naughty: //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/fro.gif.c695f1f814b01c4ad99fe7f8cccadd29.gif

 

[negativezeroz 5,000+ posts]

how long have you had the Q? i hear they need about a month to break in and then they start to sound much better

Been running it about three weeks now. My 12VQ off 100W sounded better than this S"Q" sub so far.

I am really wanting to build a new enclosure and try it out.

 

[BlackMaxima 10+ year member]

make alittle bigger box.

1.2Cf or 1.4 Cf and tun it to 32hz

try that.