upgrade from a 12w7?

[rippinitup7 10+ year member]

currently have a 12w7, but have been debating on going with something a little more powerful. i know i could get a 13w7, but not sure how big of a step up that would be? what are some other brand subs on the market in the same ballpark with the performance of a 12w7 sound quality wise and overall output? i need something that can handle up to 1400 watts at 2-4 ohms. any suggestions?

btw, leaning towards keeping a single sub setup, but wouldn't rule out using two.

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[Neptune 10+ year member]

are you trying to get 1400 watts rms for one sub or peak?

 

[rippinitup7 10+ year member]

are you trying to get 1400 watts rms for one sub or peak?

well my tantrum's birthsheet reads a little over 1400 watts rms, so i need a sub that can handle up to that amount of power.

 

[Neptune 10+ year member]

Well I have a sub that is 1200 Watts RMS...you can look at Power Acoustik. They have some nice subs that are very powerful. I really dont know many subs that are 1400 Watts rms but there's a lot of brands that have subs that can hit that hard but yeah...

 

[fnzpntz 10+ year member]

Power Acoustik is a joke... look for another kind of sub.

 

[Worlddre 5,000+ posts]

You could pick up an old style RE Audio XXX 15. It will take the power and as the abilty to get very loud while sounding exceptionally good.....and i think there are a few for sale in the classifieds right now

edit: look at SI Mags..SS RLPS... and many others

 

[jujumantb 10+ year member]

Port that w7 if its not already

edit... nermind... read your signature.

 

[Showrides]

What is your budget for the new sub? Also, does it matter if it is a 12 or a 15?

 

[thai_creeper 10+ year member]

hey showrides you still carry the 10" brahama? no more 12's?

 

[HotCarl 10+ year member]

hey, thats my ole W7!

i stepped up to a 15'' brahma...and im wickedly pleased.

 

[azbass 5,000+ posts]

dont upgrade the woofers. upgrade the enclosure they go in.

 

[Curel 10+ year member]

I think if you upgrade your front stage with a deticated 7" or 8" mid-bass driver, you'll be more then satisfied with the sub you have now. Having plenty of mid-bass upfront enhances the sub-bass.