the better sub

[pacer14]

hey guys, need some help here. looking for a nice sub or subs to put in my xterra. i was thinking i could just get one 10 or 12 to have some nice bass to fill up my car. i was looking between these choices:

fosgate hx2

audiobahn flame q's

alpine type r

pioneer vccs pro series

which do you think is the best and what kind of amp do i need to push the sub(s). any advice is appreciated.

i understand the sub stuff but i dont quite understand how many channels, ohms, bridged and that kind of stuff when it comes to amps. that is why i am asking what kind of amp i would need.

Thanks

BK

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[ss3079 5,000+ posts]

Originally posted by pacer14 hey guys, need some help here. looking for a nice sub or subs to put in my xterra. i was thinking i could just get one 10 or 12 to have some nice bass to fill up my car. i was looking between these choices:

fosgate hx2

audiobahn flame q's

alpine type r

pioneer vccs pro series

 

which do you think is the best and what kind of amp do i need to push the sub(s). any advice is appreciated.

i understand the sub stuff but i dont quite understand how many channels, ohms, bridged and that kind of stuff when it comes to amps. that is why i am asking what kind of amp i would need.

 

Thanks

BK

What do you expect from your subs?

The RF HX2 would be loud, and would not have a lot of sound quality, if any at all.

Audiobahm Flame Q's...same thing as the HX2...not a lot of sound quality

Type R's...they do alright, not my favourite but they do get pretty loud and sound pretty nice to some people.

Pioneer's...decent...the IMPP's seem to be pretty sweet.

I would also like to suggest the Adire Audio Shiva - http://www.adireaudio.com . A very nice sub overall...and it wont break the bank at only $125. Dont let its looks fool you.

A mono amp would be fine for a single sub. You could also get a 5 channel amp to power your whole system, that would be fine as well.

- Steve

 

[denim 5,000+ posts]

I hate to say it but I think on the over all the Audiobhans might win this one wwith Fosgate and Pioneer tied for second

 

[BonusBobo 10+ year member]

eh, I"d have to disagree, in my own opinion, and say that type r's have the capacity to fill low-end fairly well. I had two in my explorer and they went very loud (when given enough power). I had two Alpine MRD-M300 V12 amps hooked up to them. They are kinda expensive amps, but it is very clean, smoothe power, in my opinion. If you go with type r's, consider looking at an mrd-m300 for powering it. also, if you get type r's, get a dual 4-ohm voice coil subwoofer, wire it at 2 ohms, then power it with a 2 ohm monoblock amp. (that's my suggestion)

 

[nswartley 5,000+ posts]

we still havent establish whether he is looking for SPL or SQ

so, are you looking for your subs to be really loud or do you want it to sound good? or a balance of both?

 

[ftgu 10+ year member]

http://www.adireaudio.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=AA001&Category_Code=30.20.80

Also from the makers of the Shiva....The eminence Kappa P12A is a Very accurate & deep sounding woofer, pretty heafty for $143.//content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/biggrin.gif.d71a5d36fcbab170f2364c9f2e3946cb.gif

 

[denim 5,000+ posts]

Originally posted by nswartley we still havent establish whether he is looking for SPL or SQ

exactly why I said over all not just SPL or SQ

 

[pacer14]

hey guys thanks for the inputs. i am looking for a little of both between sq and spl.

 

[nswartley 5,000+ posts]

if you are willing to spend around 700 bucks on a box, amp, and sub, then go for the adire brahma: http://www.acoustic-visions.com/Brahmaseries.htm they are possibly the best balance between spl and sq you can buy. if not, then either the adire shiva or alpine type-r's are what you would want

 

[pacer14]

hey guys thanks for the inputs. i am looking for a little of both between sq and spl.

 

[denim 5,000+ posts]

Originally posted by pacer14 hey guys thanks for the inputs. i am looking for a little of both between sq and spl.

in the right box I have heard the Pioneers and they were very good for the money

 

[ftgu 10+ year member]

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[Corsica 5,000+ posts]

Well Personally I have yet to find something with better SQ and SPL and my Ma Audio. Just my opinion but keep in mind I have yet to hear many woofers.

J

 

[RangerMan Premium Member]

Out of the listed ones, I would say the Hx2 is the better choice...I won't even go into why.

 

[ftgu 10+ year member]

I have some 10's that i'm getting rid of. contact me @ crazycro2@yahoo.com for more info.

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