sql: RE vs. Orion vs. Eclipse

[shirtlessbandit]

im looking to buy my first setup ever and i want to start out right.

i was just wondering what your guys' thoughts are on these...

which should i go for (for sql):

1. RE sx 12"

2. xxx 12"

2. eclipse titanium or aluminum 12"

3. orion hcca 12"

4. MMATS ProCast 12"

also...if u were to get one of these what amp would you recommend...

thanks alot!

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[g30ffr3y 10+ year member]

for SPL...

RE SX or MT

or so ive heard... dont know

about the other sub companies...

 

[Goldtaz1 10+ year member]

Those are all excellent choices for subwoofers, however if there is one that I think stands above the rest it would definitely be the XXX 12" from RE. You definitely wouldn't be disappointed with that thing. A friend of mine has one XXX 12 in a ford explorer with 1600 watts going to it and he has been doing 151+ db's on the dash. They are truly an incredible subwoofer. Also, not only are they a very capable SPL woofer they can easily be used in an SQ setup. Just my $.02. Peace.

 

[Goldtaz1 10+ year member]

As far as amplifiers go, I would go with a Hifonics class D amplifier. Their class D amps start at 500 watts and go all the way up to 2200 watts. Its all in what you are looking for.

 

[shirtlessbandit]

thanks man. im .02$ richer. what kind of amp was he using? jc.

 

[Goldtaz1 10+ year member]

He is using an Autotek amplifier and I believe it is the Stealth 1500.1. I just realized that I made a typo earlier when I said he is running 1600 watts to it, its only 1500. If you end up getting a XXX 12, I would say that you need at least 1200 continuous watts going to it, but don't quote me on that. Some of the more seasoned professionals on this forum may disagree. If I were you, I would do a search on the subwoofer forum for "XXX" and see what other folks have to say about it.