Subwoofer Advice

[Cxrazy 10+ year member]

Hey guys.

I know a bit about subwoofers, but apparently not enough.

Basically this is what I want: One 12" subwoofer around 400W RMS. I'd want to spend ~$100. Lower if possible, but if thats not possible alright.

I don't want anything super awesome expensive, just something that is a great value, has great SQ, but can get LOUD if I want it too.

I'd build the box myself, ported probably around 2cuft try to tune it down to around 25-30hrz.

I'd really appreciate all you sub guru's advice! //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/biggrin.gif.d71a5d36fcbab170f2364c9f2e3946cb.gif Since I don't necessarily know what brands make good value stuff, and I tried looking around on this site, but its really ocnfusing jumping into all sorts of model numbers and stuff.

Thanks! //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/tongue.gif.6130eb82179565f6db8d26d6001dcd24.gif

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[dadydolas 10+ year member]

http://www.audioque.com/aq/SD2_Series.htm

my vote

it costs a little more than u wanted to spend but why spend a lil less and be disappointed

 

[Scoobydoo 5,000+ posts]

RE audio. They are rated for 175 watts RMS, but I run my 10" at 400 watts everyday with no problems

should be able to find them under $100

 

[Cxrazy 10+ year member]

I like your avatar!

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Anyone else have suggestions?

 

[Cxrazy 10+ year member]

I'd be using an alpine MRP-M350

350x1 @ 2ohms.

With that paired with a good 12 do you think It'll be loud enough?

 

[skateboardkid 10+ year member]

Mach 5 audio 12" 2.2 ported and 350 rms plenty of vids showing its excursion around.

http://mach5audio.com/index-2.html

 

[Cxrazy 10+ year member]

I like how the AQ's are looking.

Would the 350W RMS amp be enough?

Also, is there a good box design already laid out that I could just build that would suit my needs? (~2cuft ported, tuned to ~30hrz)

 

[Crodski 10+ year member]

how many watts do u think a maw 12 could take?

 

[R/T Pimp 10+ year member]

RE RE 12. Great value. If you are interested in pricing shoot me a pm.

 

[dadydolas 10+ year member]

I like how the AQ's are looking.
Would the 350W RMS amp be enough?

Also, is there a good box design already laid out that I could just build that would suit my needs? (~2cuft ported, tuned to ~30hrz)

definately they are very efficient and can take alot more assuming everything is done right

and they control the cone very well so good sq

not a sq sub but sound very good and get loud

but if we get into this what is an sq sub,, its so user variable

 

[Cxrazy 10+ year member]

I found one of the free boxes that I can make work for sure.

How many ft^3 does a single 12" Audioque S2 take? I cant find it on their site...

 

[Cxrazy 10+ year member]

Which one would get louder on 350W, the Maw-12 or the Audioque SD212?

The AQ looks like a single coil 4ohm(hard to find specs on the site) and the Maw looks like dual 4ohm. So...

 

[skateboardkid 10+ year member]

the SD 2.5 a look like dual 4 and have more useable xmax than the SD 2.

Not sure which would get louder, seems like you would be pretty set with either, though the AQ does look like a beefier motor structure. Both are pretty hard hitting bang for the buck.

Aq specs are on the order form.

 

[Cxrazy 10+ year member]

I actually just bought a 650x1 @2ohms and 950x1 @ 1ohm

Still looking for 1x12" Still looking for same price range, but handle more watts. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

 

[Kold_Killa 10+ year member]

SSA Icon - Sound Good and can get loud

Alpine Type R - Get LOUD

Umm, they are others