Subwoofer recommendations - 500watts RMS

[LordX 10+ year member]

I have a Rockford Fosgate Power 1000a2 amp. This amp easily puts out 1000 watts RMS or more. I think in the manual it shows 1400watts @ 14.1 volts.

Anyway, I am looking to get new subs since I am moving my audio system to another vehicle.

I am going to be putting these subs into a Sealed enclosure to help save room in the trunk. (One that I will want custom built for whichever subs I get)

I am looking for Two 12" subs that would handle 500watts rms.

Dual voice coils as well.

Sound Quality is important, and so is volume. I dont mind paying a little extra for a quality sub.

It has been 10 years since I have been in the game, so any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

My old subs are: Two Rockford Fosgate Punch HX2's. The reason I am replacing them is that one seems to be going down hill a little bit, and who knows when the other will follow suit. I cant complain with them though... 10 years of pounding them isn't bad.

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[tRiGgEr 5,000+ posts]

Hmmm a couple RE Se'x would fit nicely.

http://reaudio.com/specs.html#sp_sex

Or a couple of SSD's from Fi

https://ssl.perfora.net/www.ficaraudio.com/sess/utn;jsessionid=154a806ef3093e8/shopdata/0050_Speakers/0040_SSD/product_overview.shopscript

Just make sure you pick up dual 2ohm subs. I believe that amp produces max power @ 2ohms. Not 100% sure though. Been a while since I've seen one.

 

[FurbiesAndBeans 10+ year member]

I second the SE/x

 

[chardy85 10+ year member]

Hmmm a couple RE Se'x would fit nicely. http://reaudio.com/specs.html#sp_sex

Or a couple of SSD's from Fi

https://ssl.perfora.net/www.ficaraudio.com/sess/utn;jsessionid=154a806ef3093e8/shopdata/0050_Speakers/0040_SSD/product_overview.shopscript

Just make sure you pick up dual 2ohm subs. I believe that amp produces max power @ 2ohms. Not 100% sure though. Been a while since I've seen one.

I believe the birth sheets usually says max power with both channels driven @ 2ohm.....so its 2ohm stereo and 4ohm mono.

The 1000a1 my stepfather uses. It is 1000Wrms @ 2ohm

 

[tRiGgEr 5,000+ posts]

I believe the birth sheets usually says max power with both channels driven @ 2ohm.....so its 2ohm stereo and 4ohm mono.

The 1000a1 by stepfather uses and it is 1000Wrms @ 2ohm

In that case, Two DVC 4ohm subs would pair up with that amp.

 

[chardy85 10+ year member]

Right on, sorry...forgot the mention that.

btw

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[LordX 10+ year member]

Dual Voice coils @ 4 ohm because I would then wire the coils in parallel making the sub 2 ohm? I believe that is the way the old Rockfords are wired.

Thanks for the suggestions, I will take a look at the links!

Someone I know suggested IDQ V3 subs.. what are the thoughts on those?

 

[chardy85 10+ year member]

Dual Voice coils @ 4 ohm because I would then wire the coils in parallel making the sub 2 ohm? I believe that is the way the old Rockfords are wired.
Thanks for the suggestions, I will take a look at the links!

Someone I know suggested IDQ V3 subs.. what are the thoughts on those?

That is correct. You would wire each sub in parallel @ 2ohms on each channel.

 

[LordX 10+ year member]

The *** subs look to be closer to the RMS output of my amp (600 watts as compared to the 800 rms from the SSD)

On the *** subs, it says: Sizes: 10", 12", and 15" (Dual 2/4 ohm)

Am I right that this means the subs are dual voice coil, and I can choose for the DVCs to be at 2 or 4 ohm?

 

[DonH 5,000+ posts]

buy my vegas! there are awesome subs! and can take the power u have! they get down!

60+shipping each for them!

they are 12" 4ohm dvc subs

 

[dave_damage 10+ year member]

http://www.caraudio.com/forum/showthread.php?p=6460362#post6460362

My soundsteam Van goghs would be perfect for you.

 

[SQL4Life 10+ year member]

i would have to recommend the phoenix gold RSDc great subwoofer.

 

[dbeez 5,000+ posts]

any interest in bravox if so pm me also wha kind of budget do you have..

 

[pawn man 10+ year member]

look at incriminator audio. flatline series is there sound quality sub. the lethal injection is also a nice sub.

 

[got-one-eight 10+ year member]

Dual Voice coils @ 4 ohm because I would then wire the coils in parallel making the sub 2 ohm? I believe that is the way the old Rockfords are wired.
Thanks for the suggestions, I will take a look at the links!

Someone I know suggested IDQ V3 subs.. what are the thoughts on those?

The IDQ V3 are very nice subs. I have one in my girls car on a Memphis 500D that sounds great in a sealed .8 box.