Soundqubed VS Rockford Fosgate

[Jmedina613]

Hey guys let me start off by saying this is my first time on this forum. Im 16 years old doing a hell of alot of research trying to put together my first audio system. I drive a 02 Ford explorer.

I decided on running a single 15" subwoofer because i am a fan of deep bass/ spl but i am on a budget so i have nailed it down to 2 brands/subs. Please let me know what your thoughts are and which you think i should get.

Soundqubed HDS315 1200w RMS $169.00 SoundQubed HDS315

or

Rockford Fosgate P3 15" 600w RMS $183.00 Amazon.com: Rockford Fosgate P3D2-15 Punch P3 DVC 2 Ohm 15-Inch 600 Watts RMS 1200 Watts Peak Subwoofer: Electronics

Basically what i am struggling with is the fact that both woofers always have gotten extremely good reviews BUT, soundqubed is new (too my knowledge) and less people have expierence with them. Should i get the soundqubed HDS315 with more power (1200w) for cheaper? Or go with a trusted brand which is less powerful and more expensive?

Let me know what yall think! //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/veryhappy.gif.fec4fed33b4a1279cf10bdd45a039dae.gif

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[massivespl]

Sound qubed for sure

 

[av83 10+ year member]

Hey guys let me start off by saying this is my first time on this forum. Im 16 years old doing a hell of alot of research trying to put together my first audio system. I drive a 02 Ford explorer.
I decided on running a single 15" subwoofer because i am a fan of deep bass/ spl but i am on a budget so i have nailed it down to 2 brands/subs. Please let me know what your thoughts are and which you think i should get.

Soundqubed HDS315 1200w RMS $169.00 SoundQubed HDS315

or

Rockford Fosgate P3 15" 600w RMS $183.00 Amazon.com: Rockford Fosgate P3D2-15 Punch P3 DVC 2 Ohm 15-Inch 600 Watts RMS 1200 Watts Peak Subwoofer: Electronics

Basically what i am struggling with is the fact that both woofers always have gotten extremely good reviews BUT, soundqubed is new (too my knowledge) and less people have expierence with them. Should i get the soundqubed HDS315 with more power (1200w) for cheaper? Or go with a trusted brand which is less powerful and more expensive?

Let me know what yall think! //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/veryhappy.gif.fec4fed33b4a1279cf10bdd45a039dae.gif

What amp are you using?

 

[Jmedina613]

What amp are you using?

I really want to try the VM audio amps either 2000watt or 3000watt because im guessing they are not true power ratings ill be happy if i get 1200 watts max out of one but im not sure, like i said im on a budget. :/ Ive heard fairly good things about them on amazon as well.

 

[The_Quiet_One 10+ year member]

x2 on what amp. It's going to come down to the power your amplifier and if you plan on upgrading in the future.

 

[Jeffdachef 5,000+ posts]

Hey guys let me start off by saying this is my first time on this forum. Im 16 years old doing a hell of alot of research trying to put together my first audio system. I drive a 02 Ford explorer.
I decided on running a single 15" subwoofer because i am a fan of deep bass/ spl but i am on a budget so i have nailed it down to 2 brands/subs. Please let me know what your thoughts are and which you think i should get.

Soundqubed HDS315 1200w RMS $169.00 SoundQubed HDS315

or

Rockford Fosgate P3 15" 600w RMS $183.00 Amazon.com: Rockford Fosgate P3D2-15 Punch P3 DVC 2 Ohm 15-Inch 600 Watts RMS 1200 Watts Peak Subwoofer: Electronics

Basically what i am struggling with is the fact that both woofers always have gotten extremely good reviews BUT, soundqubed is new (too my knowledge) and less people have expierence with them. Should i get the soundqubed HDS315 with more power (1200w) for cheaper? Or go with a trusted brand which is less powerful and more expensive?

Let me know what yall think! //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/veryhappy.gif.fec4fed33b4a1279cf10bdd45a039dae.gif

bigger number does not mean better. However in this case, its not the number its the build quality. HDS3 has a bigger and stronger voice coil, stronger motor, paper cone etc..

One question, what amp are you planning on using with this sub and DO you know how to build a proper enclosure for any of them?

 

[The_Quiet_One 10+ year member]

I would lean towards the soundqubed then. It's slightly more robust than the Fosgate. I have no experience/knowledge with those amps so I have no idea what it put outs . If it puts out half of rated I'm not sure I would recommend sending that much power to a 2.5" coil. Especially if it's your first system.

 

[Jmedina613]

bigger number does not mean better. However in this case, its not the number its the build quality. HDS3 has a bigger and stronger voice coil, stronger motor, paper cone etc..

One question, what amp are you planning on using with this sub and DO you know how to build a proper enclosure for any of them?

Yes i know how to make a basic Box according to the subwoofers specs, but eventually i want to build a downfiring box. I have to figure out how to build one first, shouldnt be too difficult.

 

[Jmedina613]

ECD2500.1 »

This is the amp im looking at guys.

The soundqubed has a 3.0" voice coil

 

[brafferty]

Hey guys let me start off by saying this is my first time on this forum. Im 16 years old doing a hell of alot of research trying to put together my first audio system. I drive a 02 Ford explorer.
I decided on running a single 15" subwoofer because i am a fan of deep bass/ spl but i am on a budget so i have nailed it down to 2 brands/subs. Please let me know what your thoughts are and which you think i should get.

Soundqubed HDS315 1200w RMS $169.00 SoundQubed HDS315

or

Rockford Fosgate P3 15" 600w RMS $183.00 Amazon.com: Rockford Fosgate P3D2-15 Punch P3 DVC 2 Ohm 15-Inch 600 Watts RMS 1200 Watts Peak Subwoofer: Electronics

Basically what i am struggling with is the fact that both woofers always have gotten extremely good reviews BUT, soundqubed is new (too my knowledge) and less people have expierence with them. Should i get the soundqubed HDS315 with more power (1200w) for cheaper? Or go with a trusted brand which is less powerful and more expensive?

Let me know what yall think! //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/veryhappy.gif.fec4fed33b4a1279cf10bdd45a039dae.gif

well i have a friend who has an 02 explorer as well, 2 p3s in a box tuned to 30 hz, using a skar 2000.1 amp, and he set off 8 car alarms at once with it, as for soundqubed ive never had any experience with

 

[Jeffdachef 5,000+ posts]

Yes i know how to make a basic Box according to the subwoofers specs, but eventually i want to build a downfiring box. I have to figure out how to build one first, shouldnt be too difficult.

I have a feeling you are doing a sealed box.... wrong choice.. Downfire is not needed either, this is not home audio. That VM amp is junk stay away.

 

[Jmedina613]

I have a feeling you are doing a sealed box.... wrong choice.. Downfire is not needed either, this is not home audio. That VM amp is junk stay away.

Definitely going to be a PORTED box haha, i heard down fireing was louder? I am pretty new too this bare with me, trying to learn all i can as fast as i can lol

 

[Jeffdachef 5,000+ posts]

Definitely going to be a PORTED box haha, i heard down fireing was louder? I am pretty new too this bare with me, trying to learn all i can as fast as i can lol

For an SUV, sub up, port facing rear hatch. Or both sub and port facing rear hatch. take measurements of how much room you have, I could link some designs you can use.

 

[Jmedina613]

For an SUV, sub up, port facing rear hatch. Or both sub and port facing rear hatch. take measurements of how much room you have, I could link some designs you can use.

Ok i think that would look nice, and yea if you could that would be great!

 

[CSCStang]

Ok i think that would look nice, and yea if you could that would be great!

I just built one for 2 hds315's. If you need any help pm me.