Ski Boat: Looking for 12" on ~$100 Budget (600 Watts Available)

[Kold_Killa 10+ year member]

So looking at adding a sub to my 2002 Stingray 200lx Ski Boat. Have a spare Cadence TXA3002 sitting around that I will likely donate to the cause. Thus, we have 600 watts at 4 ohms (bridged) available...

This means we're looking for a single 4, or dual 2 (or 8) ohm woofer. I'd prefer a cone/surround that can handle a bit of the elements. Preferably aluminum cone, rubber surround (or similar).

My original thought was Alpine Type E as I've had one before on lower wattage that sounded good, but unsure how it would handle this power at high volumes to boot. My second thought (and still leaning towards) is a Phoenix Gold RSD 12. These just don't seem to be everywhere like they used to be and those that are around seem to be more expensive than I remember.

Likely have 1 cube sealed to work with... could come up with more if someone can justify it. Thinking sealed with a resin to make water proof.

Any other ideas from the forums? Also, if anyone has pictures of their boat installs, I would love to see them!

Thank you

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[Liquid Bass 10+ year member]

Ssa dcon would fit the bill nicely.

 

[Kold_Killa 10+ year member]

I keep reading Dcon on other threads as a good budget woofer... How would it like 600 watts? Cone/surround material?

Also did consider IB and cutting a hole in hull; just not sure if I have the balls to cut into it.

More woofer recommendations would be great!

 

[Kold_Killa 10+ year member]

Would like to pull the trigger on something today. Let's see the criteria again:

1. 12"

2. 600 watts

3. Performs well sealed

4. Prefer aluminum (or similar cone)

5. Prefer rubber (or similar surround)

Please offer up opinions. I'm willing to move forward with DCON, but would prefer a different cone/surround than it has. I could go with PG RSD, but would like other opinions. Please and thank you

 

[i2ain2thunder 10+ year member]

You own a ski-boat and have a budget??? GTFO

 

[09civic 5,000+ posts]

dayton HO or dayton ref?

 

[Kold_Killa 10+ year member]

You own a ski-boat and have a budget??? GTFO

Because I own a boat, is why I have a budget //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/wink.gif.608e3ea05f1a9f98611af0861652f8fb.gif

dayton HO or dayton ref?

Considered it.. and I'm starting to thing the surround/cone material isn't as important as I thought it may be.. as long as I face the woofer where it will always be out of the sun, I likley won't have a problem. Is partsexpress still the place to get Dayton?

 

[09civic 5,000+ posts]

Because I own a boat, is why I have a budget //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/wink.gif.608e3ea05f1a9f98611af0861652f8fb.gif


Considered it.. and I'm starting to thing the surround/cone material isn't as important as I thought it may be.. as long as I face the woofer where it will always be out of the sun, I likley won't have a problem. Is partsexpress still the place to get Dayton?

yes sir. they are great drivers and go great in sealed enclosures

 

[09civic 5,000+ posts]

here is a review on their 10"

http://www.caraudio.com/forums/subwoofer-speaker-reviews/513540-dayton-10-ho.html

 

[Kold_Killa 10+ year member]

here is a review on their 10"
http://www.caraudio.com/forums/subwoofer-speaker-reviews/513540-dayton-10-ho.html

Thanks for the review... after reading, I'm not sure it fits the need as I think SQ is probably second concern in a boat with pure output number 1. If this were going in my truck, I'd be all about it!!

 

[slim2fattycake 10+ year member]

If you want more output you should definitely go ported instead of sealed. You can get smooth response from ported too you know. If you didn't need the surround/cone material requirement, I have a sub that would do great for ya.

 

[09civic 5,000+ posts]

If you want more output you should definitely go ported instead of sealed. You can get smooth response from ported too you know. If you didn't need the surround/cone material requirement, I have a sub that would do great for ya.

well you dont want water going into the port so thats why he's doing sealed.

 

[09civic 5,000+ posts]

and op, its hard finding a sub for 100$ that has 600 rms. and its a boat, your not going to get very loud becuase there is open air and nothing to bounce off of. i think you can plenty loud with that dayton in a boat. 600 watts is 600 watts no matter how you look at it.

 

[09civic 5,000+ posts]

dbl

 

[slim2fattycake 10+ year member]

Maybe down-fire the port and have the box on legs or whatever.