Sub selection on a budget!

oilstain

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From my newb post:

http://www.caraudio.com/forums/new-member-introduction/608962-building-new-system.html

Hi all, I am building a system for the first time in a while, but the stock system in my 2006 Jaguar XJ is weaksauce. I have some amps from a previous build that I will reuse. I’ll post questions in the appropriate areas, but I’m looking to do a quite loud system for low bucks. I’ve currently got an Orion HCCA D2400 Mono, good for (RMS):

• 4 Ohms: 425 watts x 1 chan.

• 2 Ohms: 800 watts x 1 chan.

• 1 Ohm: 1200 watts x 1 chan.

As well as an Infinity Reference 7540a 4 channel, good for (RMS):

• 4 Ohms: 111 watts x 4 chan.

• 2 Ohms: 139 watts x 4 chan.

• 4 Ohm: 278 watts x 2 chan.

Additionally, though I don’t see that I’ll need it, a very old, but perfectly functional Phoenix Gold XS2300 that from memory has a low-pass at 80HZ, but will also do full range, good for (RMS):

• 4 Ohms: 75 watts x 2 chan.

• 2 Ohms: 150 watts x 2 chan.

• 4 Ohm: 300 watts x 1 chan.

So I’ve got plenty of juice!

Subs:

I don’t want to take up much trunk space, so I think I’ll probably stick with a single 12, or maybe 2 10s if I can build very efficient and small box. Carpentry is not a problem.

I need help with sub choices, I’ll probably hunt craigslist for the used discounts. The trick is, I’d like to make the most out of that Orion and get something that will match nicely. I’m looking for an inexpensive 12 that is most likely dual voice-coil 2 Ohm each that can handle 1000 watts. Or, possibly two 10s that I can wire to 1 Ohm, but they need to be happy with a small enclosure.

Any thoughts? Is this impossible?
Forgot to mention, I have a really old 12" Alpine R that is somehow only single VC, I can't even find it on the web, so whatever. It's alright, but not what I need for this system.

 
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