SQ build

[joshs98runner 10+ year member]

Yes this is a slightly beaten subject--but I want to get some good opinions from people that have actually listened to their share of good musical sounding subs or have even owned a few. I am planning on putting together a simple, single 10" or 12" sub setup on a budget. I would like to keep it around $300 box included assuming I already have wiring. I did some searching and came up with a list of expensive and rare subs that I have never heard of before nor listened to. To be honest, the only types of subs I have ever heard in person are the ones you would find at most larger electronic stores as well as a couple different Memphis subs. I don't want to buy anything used unless I know the person or it is local to my city.

Here is what I am expecting to get with my purchase...

-Something accurate (to keep up with fast kick drums and beats)

-Something musical

-Something that plays a good variety of low and mid frequencies

-Something that won't drown out a set of PG 6.5" components on 75w RMS

-I am not as concerned about loud SPL or SQL...good quality music is what I am after.

Here are my choices so far

http://www.woofersetc.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=product.display&Product_ID=2962

http://www.woofersetc.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=product.display&Product_ID=3170

http://www.woofersetc.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=product.display&Product_ID=3520

Let me know what you guys think...

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[photocrazy8 10+ year member]

aura makes some nice SQ subs if you can find one...

build your own box...

 

[joshs98runner 10+ year member]

Ok, well since I really like tight bass and simple installs I will most likely do a sealed enclosure.

I think its going to be between these two subs...

MB Quart RWE-304 http://www.woofersetc.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=product.display&Product_ID=3170

IDQ12 http://www.woofersetc.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=product.display&Product_ID=2035

 

[joshs98runner 10+ year member]

Sorry, I looked for aura and didn't get much info on them or really find a store that sells them...I think I will stick to brands I am more familiar with.

 

[Eugenics 5,000+ posts]

madisound.com

 

[joshs98runner 10+ year member]

Ok, perhaps I will toss the 10" aura into the mix of options. What advantages would the NS10 have on the IDQ12 and 12" RWE??? I owned a 12" MTX T8000 when I was in high school and liked the range of notes it hit.

 

[joshs98runner 10+ year member]

http://www.madisound.com/catalog/product_info.php?manufacturers_id=121&products_id=79

BTW, I chose the NS10 for the mix because it is on sale...

 

[Linkz 10+ year member]

that box you linked is to small. Aim for about 1.5cuft for a mbquart

 

[joshs98runner 10+ year member]

Ok. I guess the box I linked isn't the best match. I guess I am really looking for an opinion between the three subs listed for my listening tastes. If you guys had to chose between the NS10, RWE 12 and IDQ12 what would it be and why?

 

[lyttleviet 10+ year member]

I wouldn't mess with the v2s since I don't think you can get a warranty with them anymore.

Look at arc audio subs for a nice budget minded woofer that will be very accurate.

 

[denim 5,000+ posts]

Dayton Titanic

Fi SSD

Mach5 IXL

 

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[joshs98runner 10+ year member]

Updated my amp choice. I have been speaking with Peter Kulicki about some sub choices and right now it sounds like we are leaning towards two 8" subs in a custom box. Don't know what exactly he has in mind for a box but he is most likely going to do the blue prints for me. Its either between a single 10" sub or two 8" subs. I am pretty sure this will be my top candidate for amplifier...

http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_9795_Phoenix+Gold+Ryval+V8001.html PG Ryval V8001. I want to keep my amp choice at or below $150 and this seems like the best amp to do it with putting out 600W x 1 @ 4 ohm and 800W x 1 @2 ohm.

 

[C3 Customs 10+ year member]

Bravox UXP (300WRMS) or 2 PXW8 (180WRms) or PXW10 (180Wrms)

All come in a dual 2 or dual 4 Voice coils

 

[buggsson 10+ year member]

Why not a CCS SDX10? It has among other features a XBL^2 motor.

http://creativesound.ca/pdf/CSS-SDX10-data-140408.pdf

Or a sub from Carpower?