SUV Sub Suggestions....

[Linz05Durango]

I recently sold my Dodge Stratus and bought a '05 Dodge Durango. I had a 10" Alpine Type R w/ 500w @ 2 ohms but now I want to expand a little. I'm afraid the single 10" does not have enough to fill the vehicle like I want. I already have a Hifonics Bxi1608D capable of doing 1600 @ 1 ohm or close to it. I would like to run 1100w @ 2 ohms to keep from having to upgrade my electrical system.

I have been looking into different product but would like your recommendations.

Here is what I have come up with so far.

1) Purchase a second 10" Type R and moderately set the gains.

2) Purchase a Pair of Type R 12's and moderately set the gains

3) Purchase a ________________ that sounds great at 1100w and out performs the type R.

Are there any single subs that would out perform 2 type r's with the power I already have?. I would like to keep some space if possible.

Thanks for the help

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[Blinkrazy 10+ year member]

hell yea there are... fi, re, dd, tc sounds and many many many more!!!!

 

[Linz05Durango]

What about these funky pups I keep reading about?

 

[5.3bowtie 10+ year member]

shhhhhhhh......dont say that! if you put those in the first bass note they hit will move your truck forward 50ft. with it in park. and thats with the 4" models.

 

[Linz05Durango]

Dang that sounds exactly what I am looking for! But in all seriousness, I would use some suggestions regarding single subs that would outperform 2 type r's @ ~1100 w 2ohms

 

[Buck 5,000+ posts]

Fi Q 18

 

[Linz05Durango]

k next question. How do they perform? Do they sound good in a sealed enclosure. I would like to save some trunk space. Can they take 1600w daily?

Also, could my stock electrical system handle 1600w w/o needing any upgrades?

 

[WhoSayWho? 5,000+ posts]

k next question. How do they perform? Do they sound good in a sealed enclosure. I would like to save some trunk space. Can they take 1600w daily?
Also, could my stock electrical system handle 1600w w/o needing any upgrades?

What size alternator do you have? Are you not also going to run an amp for your speakers up front?

I would not count on it.

 

[boalova13 10+ year member]

Id vote for an 18" bl, if your looking to get louder than the q and still sound halfway decent. I'd at least do the big 3 upgrade and possibly an extra battery.

 

[Linz05Durango]

Looks like 136a. Yes I plan on running an amp to my front speakers. Count it handle 1100 daily in your opinion?

 

[Serpent710 10+ year member]

i bet you probly have 130 amp or around there in your durango, wire that thing to 1 ohm and do the big 3, then throw a hdc3, dc lvl 4, or fi bl on there. you will be more than happy //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

 

[WhoSayWho? 5,000+ posts]

Looks like 136-140a. Yes I plan on running an amp to my front speakers. Count it handle 1100 daily in your opinion?

I think so, I would be very comfortable with that if I were you. I running a total of 1250 with just a 70 amp -- don't ask me how, I really expected to have to change out altys.

 

[Linz05Durango]

Ported or Sealed or is more of a preference of SPL or SQ

 

[azimuth 5,000+ posts]

2 12" type R's ported will get very loud. not the greatest sq to be sure, but a decent sub nonetheless

 

[Linz05Durango]

K I like the Fi BL and the HDC3 and think I might go with a 15". Which would would have better SQ. I want it loud but would sacrifice some output for a little better sq. Also, should port or seal? Will it still get loud sealed while retaining some sq?