Sub that compares to Magnum d2

[littlebuddy34 10+ year member]

Hey guys, it's been a while since I've been on here (like since 2007). I used to have a Suburban and had a Stereo Integrity Magnum D2 in the back running off of 1200 watts in a 2.5 cu ft enclosure tuned to 30 hz. It sounded so amazing, loud and tight. I sold my whole system when I got a much smaller G35, but now my audio has been having some issues so I decided to change out the whole thing and add some bass. So I need some recommendations on what subs (12" probably) would fit in a small enclosure in my G35 coupe, probably sealed (because of size restraints) and compare to the sound quality of my old SI Mag while still getting decently loud. I'll be running the sub at 800 watts at 2 ohms, or i could go 400 watts at 4 ohms.

Thanks for the help, everybody here really helped me with my old setup.

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[Mitch86 5,000+ posts]

An Obsidian Audio 12 fits the bill. The subs were designed by Nick Lemons, the owner of Stereo Integrity. I dont know how it compares to a Mag V2 but should be right up your alley.

 

[littlebuddy34 10+ year member]

I just checked out the Obsidian, looks pretty nice. Any others have any other subs they think I should take a look at for comparison?

 

[Electrodynamic 10+ year member]

The Obsidian subwoofers are very close in terms of sonic performance. You can't beat them to death for hours on end like you could the Mag v3 but the Obsidian's play lower in smaller boxes than the Mag v2 and v3's do. And they're also 1/2 the price of what the Mag's were. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

 

[brynm 10+ year member]

The Obsidian subwoofers are very close in terms of sonic performance. You can't beat them to death for hours on end like you could the Mag v3 but the Obsidian's play lower in smaller boxes than the Mag v2 and v3's do. And they're also 1/2 the price of what the Mag's were. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

And to the OP, this is the guy to let you know exactly what SI and Obsidian are all about.

 

[dumple 5,000+ posts]

I love my mag lol

 

[littlebuddy34 10+ year member]

I love my mag lol

I know, that mag that I had was the best sub I ever heard. (limited experience) All my friends would get in my car and be like,"That's only one 12?????" Not only did it get loud it sounded amazing too.

 

[littlebuddy34 10+ year member]

Would this sub do alright in 1.75 cubes on 800 watts?

 

[Electrodynamic 10+ year member]

Would this sub do alright in 1.75 cubes on 800 watts?

Yep, it'll handle that just fine. And the box volume is perfect. If you're going to go sealed you may reach its mechanical limits here and there with 800 watts (if you're playing 20 Hz or so) but the low end extension will be great with that much enclosure volume.

 

[jirehn 10+ year member]

Did you tested it?I think this will be really great.

 

[littlebuddy34 10+ year member]

yeah i meant 1.75 cubes ported, although i'm not sure if that will fit in my trunk. Actually i think the trunk volume is big enough, just I don't think there would be any way to get it in there because the opening to the trunk is so small. Need to take some measurements and get a box plan.