Searching for a particular sub, specifics included!

[quattro88 10+ year member]

Hi all. Today has been a crash course back into car audio for me. And you fellas post some funny shite... as well as a lot of interesting technical info. Thank you.

After a few hours of searching / reading posts here, I still can't find exactly what I need... but I'm certain this will be an easy one for some of you.

I'm starting to rebuild my system and looking to pair a single sub with my Alpine MRP-1000.

SQ vs SQL

I used to love JL back in the day... yes, just like everyone else. That loud yet deep, rich sound was fantastic. From what I've read here, this would mean I'm leaning more towards SPL. I would have picked up a 12W6v2-D4 but the RMS is low and I know there's gotta be better options out there. [side note, I dropped in a Hifonics HFi 12D4 as a cheap stand-in which sounded decent... till it melted, of course. That was pretty funny.]

Parameters are:

* 12" DVC 4ohm sub

* will be wired in parallel [2 ohm load]

* able to handle ~1000W RMS

* currently have a ~1cu/ft, rear facing, sealed enclosure and would like to keep this... I need the trunk space

* vehicle is an 03 Audi A4

* as for music, I listen to a lot of drum and bass, metal and some hip hop [ I noticed the Hifonics wasn't too accurate with the faster stuff]

* budget = $100 - $300

Normally, I wouldn't have posted this and just figured it out on my own. But when roads started leading to the Type Arrrrr, I figured it would be best to consult you fellas.

Thanks all

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[loud-n-low 10+ year member]

phoenix gold rsdc 12" or a RE se12

 

[loud-n-low 10+ year member]

sounds to me that you like sq/sql more than spl

 

[MisterGrubbs 5,000+ posts]

Alpine Type X

RD Sonance

Si Mag

 

[revrider1 5,000+ posts]

Id say the SE, but watch the gains if ur gonna throw 1k at it. Not that it cant handle, just watch them. Iv heard even the MTX 9512s are nice subs. I have yet to try one, even though i would like to.

 

[quattro88 10+ year member]

That's what I was thinking as well... but I kept seeing JL on ppl's SPL lists so I was left scratching my head.

sounds to me that you like sq/sql more than spl

 

[evildave101 10+ year member]

the RE SE 12" is a great sounding sub but the 600 rms rating might be a little shy of what your looking for.

just be carefull with the gain

 

[loud-n-low 10+ year member]

since joining this site i have tried internet brands and been MUCH happier with the performance and cost...RE audio, soundsplinter.etc

 

[loud-n-low 10+ year member]

i believe the RE se can do more than 600 rms especially in a sealed box

 

[MisterGrubbs 5,000+ posts]

SE and Q are both great options as well, but they wont take the abuse of 1k rms daily from what I understand.

 

[revrider1 5,000+ posts]

I ran my 12" SE on 900watts for a while, ported. Im sure it will take 1k sealed, just set the gains right.

 

[evildave101 10+ year member]

i believe the RE se can do more than 600 rms especially in a sealed box

i belive you are right

 

[avs20 10+ year member]

Im throwing 800 to the RE SE in my wifes car. It's in a 2.5 cu. ft box @35hz.

 

[revrider1 5,000+ posts]

it can

 

[IbSlamn 10+ year member]

fi ssd 12" w/ copper coils