SQL sub recommendation

[tooshort_128 10+ year member]

I currently have a 12" Q in a sealed box but I'm exploring some options. I've had it for a few years and kinda getting the urge to try something new. I'm looking for a single sub setup with either one 12 or maybe a 15 (don't know if I want to give up more space) to be run on Diamond D5 1200.1. I listen to mostly hip hop/r&b and occasionally some jazz. I like the SQ of the Q and wouldn't mind a little more but want to keep the output level the same or higher. I would like something that pounds and sounds great in a 2-2.5 cube, low tuned enclosure. Budget is in the $300 range or less. What do you guys think?

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[mylows10 5,000+ posts]

i have an ascendant arsenal dual 4 ohm that would fit the bill nicely .it does like smaller boxes also 190 shipped

 

[tooshort_128 10+ year member]

I'm looking to run a little more power than that. I could only get a two ohm load from that sub and I've got a good 1200-1400rms at one ohm on tap.

To help with suggestions, I LOVE low lows, so I'd like to be able to hit those with some authority.

 

[Louisiana_CRX 5,000+ posts]

My DD 9012 dual 2 is the perfect sub for a combination of SQ and SPL ....and looks good too

 

[basshead7890 10+ year member]

SSA Icon

 

[SPLaudio 5,000+ posts]

i could make you a custom and make it louder and drop lower have done before with the Q. oh it will cost u half what you wanted to spend...

 

[travicles 10+ year member]

It looks to me that you can't really do too much better than the FI Q with regard to your power and your love of lows. In your post, it says its in a sealed box, but in your sig, it says its in a ported box. If it's in a ported enclosure, there won't be too many subs that can surpass its performance. You could try a SSA Icon, but it will be pretty similar in terms of output.

i could make you a custom and make it louder and drop lower have done before with the Q. oh it will cost u half what you wanted to spend...

although this sounds interesting.

 

[tooshort_128 10+ year member]

I originally had it in a ported enclosure but the box wasn't all that great. I switched to a sealed box because of space issues. I usually like to change setups every now and then and I'm getting the itch to experience something different. I've been looking at ID, an AA Havoc, Icon, or similar.

I'm interested in what SPLaudio can offer....

 

[schackel 10+ year member]

i have an ascendant arsenal dual 4 ohm that would fit the bill nicely .it does like smaller boxes also 190 shipped

your sig is so annoying

 

[mylows10 5,000+ posts]

your sig is so annoying

who's

 

[tooshort_128 10+ year member]

So what do you guys think about IDmax, an AA Havoc, Icon, or anything similar. How would these compare to what I have now?

 

[MANTI5 10+ year member]

Look at the Shiva X2 if you can find one. Not being made any more but one of the best subs ever made, I have one and love it.

 

[Bass Addict 10+ year member]

i would get a havoc,but thats me.i had to get a 12 instead of a 15 because of limited space.i had it first in 2.3 cubes at 40 and it was a tad too loud in my small hatch.since i have changed the box,im completely satisfied with this sub.if i were to get a bigger vehicle,like a blazer or something along those lines,then i would get a mayhem.love this havoc,it does sound good !

 

[mylows10 5,000+ posts]

havoc

 

[GVP 10+ year member]

Bnib original powerbase xtreme xs12...gets loud and low..Btw idmax won't handle 1400 watts.. I've owned them