Recommended sub for an upgrade

[MidnightNarwhal]

Size preferred (if configuration allows):12 inch

Budget: 150$ CAD (120$ USD)

Power to be used (which amp(s), include which resistance): 400 watts RMS 4ohm

Space available (take measurements, do not guess): not really needed, already have planned enclosure

Listening habits: rap hiphob

To add, I currently have a Sony XS-L124P5B. I was thinking getting Pioneer TS-W311S4 but people are telling me it's not really an upgarde.

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[BOOMINGRANDPA 5,000+ posts]

Size preferred (if configuration allows):12 inchBudget: 150$ CAD (120$ USD)

Power to be used (which amp(s), include which resistance): 400 watts RMS 4ohm

Space available (take measurements, do not guess): not really needed, already have planned enclosure

Listening habits: rap hiphob

To add, I currently have a Sony XS-L124P5B. I was thinking getting Pioneer TS-W311S4 but people are telling me it's not really an upgarde.

so is your amp a 2 channel? if it's a mono amp get pioneer 3003 pro $75 usd.. much better than either of those will take over 900 rms and has 96 db rating so it will work on 400rms be better 6-800 though., it has dual spiders so it can take a while to break in (it'll get louder every week lol).. are u doing ported or sealed box? they only come in 4ohm dvc so must have mono amp that does most of it's power at 2 ohm (or at least 400rms)

 

[MidnightNarwhal]

so is your amp a 2 channel? if it's a mono amp get pioneer 3003 pro $75 usd.. much better than either of those will take over 900 rms and has 96 db rating so it will work on 400rms be better 6-800 though., it has dual spiders so it can take a while to break in (it'll get louder every week lol).. are u doing ported or sealed box? they only come in 4ohm dvc so must have mono amp that does most of it's power at 2 ohm (or at least 400rms)

I have a 2 channel amp bridged. It's a MTX MXA4002.

I was thinking of getting sealed prefab box since prefab ported boxes are not really optimal?

 

[BOOMINGRANDPA 5,000+ posts]

I have a 2 channel amp bridged. It's a MTX MXA4002.
I was thinking of getting sealed prefab box since prefab ported boxes are not really optimal?

if u must keep that amp u will need a 4ohm svc or d2 sub (wired to 4ohm) sealed with low power just isn't gonna be loud., are u going for sound quality or as loud as u can get cause if so ported is louder.. some prefabs aren't to horrible at least with power u have, as long as it has correct airspace.. found 2 ok ones on ebay but idk if u can get them shipped where u are..

 

[MidnightNarwhal]

if u must keep that amp u will need a 4ohm svc or d2 sub (wired to 4ohm) sealed with low power just isn't gonna be loud., are u going for sound quality or as loud as u can get cause if so ported is louder.. some prefabs aren't to horrible at least with power u have, as long as it has correct airspace.. found 2 ok ones on ebay but idk if u can get them shipped where u are..

Sorry what I'm not quite sure.

So what's recommended?

 

[shredder2]

Just out of curiosity... what is your current sub/box /amp combo?

 

[MidnightNarwhal]

Just out of curiosity... what is your current sub/box /amp combo?

Amp is MTX MXA4002 bridged 400 RMS watts 4 ohm to my Sony xplod sub.

 

[shredder2]

you have a prefab ported box currently?..

 

[MidnightNarwhal]

you have a prefab ported box currently?..

I got everything used so not sure, I do think it's one of those prefab you build yourself. But I planned on getting a new prefab box because my current one I think it's shaky and not solid built anymore and cause of some non deep bass.

 

[shredder2]

Your sub is a Sony XS-GTX120L?

 

[MidnightNarwhal]

Your sub is a Sony XS-GTX120L?

It's in my OT up above.

Sony XS-L124P5B

 

[shredder2]

I'd say stay away from a sealed box... you are running a low power substage and probably a larger ported box will give you the most bang for your money... any pics of the box?

 

[MidnightNarwhal]

I'd say stay away from a sealed box... you are running a low power substage and probably a larger ported box will give you the most bang for your money... any pics of the box?

Here would be what the ported one looks like. The only thing I'm worried are the ports.

https://www.crutchfield.ca/p_777BB12150/Sound-Ordnance-Bass-Bunker.html?tp=73333

 

[MidnightNarwhal]

I'd say stay away from a sealed box... you are running a low power substage and probably a larger ported box will give you the most bang for your money... any pics of the box?

May I know meaning of low power sub-stage? Is it because I only have 400 watts RMS. If so it's still pretty a lot of bass. I feel it nice you know.

 

[shredder2]

Here would be what the ported one looks like. The only thing I'm worried are the ports.
https://www.crutchfield.ca/p_777BB12150/Sound-Ordnance-Bass-Bunker.html?tp=73333

what do you feel you are lacking?.. lower notes?.. those prefabs are tuned high usually