Sub suggestion 200 watts $200

[xman111]

Hey guys, looking for a sub driver suggestion. 2014 Subaru Outback, fairly small as it is our vehicle for camping, skiing, etc. . 1.75 cubic feet or so? I only have 200 watts @ 4 ohms available from my JL Audio xd600/6, other 4 channels are being used to drive Hybrid components active in front. I know it isn't a lot of wattage to work with but I don't want to add another amp. Was looking at a few JLs and Dayton Ho. Any help would be much appreciated. might have to go ported because of lack of power.

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[LosIsATool 5,000+ posts]

Can do a W1 or a W3 if the price is right.

 

[fly_marlin]

Hey guys, looking for a sub driver suggestion. 2014 Subaru Outback, fairly small as it is our vehicle for camping, skiing, etc. . 1.75 cubic feet or so? I only have 200 watts @ 4 ohms available from my JL Audio xd600/6, other 4 channels are being used to drive Hybrid components active in front. I know it isn't a lot of wattage to work with but I don't want to add another amp. Was looking at a few JLs and Dayton Ho. Any help would be much appreciated. might have to go ported because of lack of power.

DCON 12 Sound Solutions Audio 12" 400W DCON Series Subwoofer - SSA STORE

You can do 1.75 cu ft ported. If you can get a good price on a W3, get it.

 

[xman111]

what about the 12W0v3-4 vs the dcon? just honing in on one.

 

[fly_marlin]

what about the 12W0v3-4 vs the dcon? just honing in on one.

You'd be happy with either, I'm sure.

 

[Vertex Audio Pro Seller]

This PHD FB.1 is a sweet sub and in your price range.

PHD Studio FB 10.1 10" Subwoofer

 

[denim 5,000+ posts]

what about the 12W0v3-4 vs the dcon? just honing in on one.

I'm biased towards the Dcon. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/wink.gif.608e3ea05f1a9f98611af0861652f8fb.gif

 

[xman111]

I'm biased towards the Dcon. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/wink.gif.608e3ea05f1a9f98611af0861652f8fb.gif

I think I am leaning that way as well. Can you recommend the smallest ported box with only 200w from a JL class D amp?

 

[denim 5,000+ posts]

I think I am leaning that way as well. Can you recommend the smallest ported box with only 200w from a JL class D amp?

For the 12, you can pinch down to 1.5 if you like. Much smaller than that, you might start seeing some funky peaks and a sharp roll off too early.

 

[xman111]

For the 12, you can pinch down to 1.5 if you like. Much smaller than that, you might start seeing some funky peaks and a sharp roll off too early.

what tune would you pick with 200 watts? I could go a little bigger, would that make much difference?

 

[fly_marlin]

what tune would you pick with 200 watts? I could go a little bigger, would that make much difference?

You said you have 1.75 cu ft. Do that and tuned to 32Hz, that'll be nice.

 

[xman111]

thanks man, appreciate your continued time.

 

[denim 5,000+ posts]

You said you have 1.75 cu ft. Do that and tuned to 32Hz, that'll be nice.

I agree with this. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

 

[CerwinVega_Fan 10+ year member]

Boston g5

 

[xman111]

I think I'm gonna go Dcon. do you guys think one 3 inch port would let the sub breathe enough?