SQ Subwoofers??

[kkpsiguy 10+ year member]

Hello All--

As I have stated in my other threads, I'm putting together an SQ system. I know that there are several sq woofers out there. But like I said in other threads, I like bass tracks. I want a sub that will fill in the lows on some classical music, but also not have a problem keeping up with some rock, or handling the lows on a bass track. I guess basically I need an all around use sub, maybe a SQL?? What we have around here MTX, Kicker, Rockford Fosgate, Pioneer, Sony, etc. the mainstream brands. I want something different. I've looked at the Fi Q, Oz Audio ME, RE SX I believe, the 1000watts rms. I want something not mainstream, something not everyone here has heard of where I live(Oklahoma), which would be anyhting like the MTX, RF, JBL. There are a lot of kids around here that blare their systems into distortion, clipped signals and so forth. They think that their system if the best and nothing is better then theirs. I want something that I can put on a bass track and show them what a quality product can do. I'm not one to go up to a stop light and keep my stuff blaring so loud it is vibrating the guy next to me. I have a truck with dual exhaust, and I love to cruise the highways with the windows down, so I need something that I wont have a problem hearing over that. I was thinking of either 2 10" or 1 12". Budget on these, I would like to spend no more them $300 on them.

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[Eugenics 5,000+ posts]

eD is actually making the last true SQ sub at the moment.

 

[youngfu 10+ year member]

How about Phoenix Gold RSd 12"?

I have one and sounds good for the price.

And takes tons of power.

 

[DejaWiz 5,000+ posts]

Polk SR might be worth a look. Even though I have no personal experience with them, I'm a fan of the RSd products, based off of the great reviews they have received in press as well as user reviews.

 

[denim 5,000+ posts]

eD is actually making the last true SQ sub at the moment.

IDQ?

 

[kkpsiguy 10+ year member]

I am considering the SI Mag, but I am wondering, how could you get sound quality from 15"?? I thought a subwoofer that big was just for SPL, am I wrong?? I know it sounds outrageous, but I am going to try to figure out a way to fit that subwoofer in my truck if someone can tell me it will be a good choice for what I'm wanting. What kind of results can I expect out of that woofer??

 

[fearthisskyy 10+ year member]

bigger means louder usually because of the greater cone area present.

and just because a sub is bigger doesn't mean that it loses SQ as it gets bigger, it will usually be able to play lower louder.

 

[onearmedbastard 10+ year member]

i heard icons were mean.

 

[kkpsiguy 10+ year member]

Icons??

i heard icons were mean.

 

[dirthog 10+ year member]

I love my Sr.

 

[JLJunkieMX107 10+ year member]

JL is a good SQ sub. Its a bit mainstream but was not mentioned in your list. Ive got a few JL 12's for sale that im asking way under $300 for(PM if interested). Also I have heard that Treo is a pretty decent SQ sub. And from what I have read, Mach 5 has good SQ and is dirt cheap(under $110).

 

[bose301s 5,000+ posts]

Well, from what I have heard the ID subs, Rainbow subs and the SI Mag are about the best you can do for SQ.

 

[2kchevy06civic 5,000+ posts]

JL w6v2, JBL Gti, SI mag, The Icon has gotten some good reviews but they seem to like it better ported(not to say it doesn't sound bad sealed).

ID oem subs, or even the IDmax and possibly the Fi Q.

 

[tooshort_128 10+ year member]

Just get a 12" Alpine Type-X and put it in a sealed enclosure. It has GREAT sq and gets REALLY low...............make sure you put some power to it as it is power hungry. I should know, I have 2 of 'em..........lol

 

[bose301s 5,000+ posts]

The SI BMs are pretty **** pimp, but they are ported subs. They are only $170 shipped now though.