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[Martin2D 10+ year member]

I currently have a CDT CL-1215 in my Nissan 240sx. It is in a 1.1 ft^3 sealed box being pushed by a Directed 600d at 400 watts. Due to some space troubles ie. the box being only able to be put in the front right corner and my trunk lid resting on it and not closing properly, I need to get a 10"er. Now my choices are between the IDMAX for $225 shipped, an RE SE for retail, or an OZ Matrix Elite for $160-170. I could either sell my entire set up and get a new amp or I could keep the amp. However, will there be better quality in keeping my current amp and getting a better sub? Which is the best choice? I listen to mainly rock, some rap, if that matters. I'm more of an SQ guy, buy plan to port the box most likely to get the most bass for my wattage.

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[dbhittin 5,000+ posts]

well u could always build a box(asuming u have prefab) and id get the RE SE and that amp is awsome, keep it

 

[Martin2D 10+ year member]

Well, if I got the IDMAX, I'd probably get a JBL 1200.1 or a Directed 1100d. Wouldn't the SE be a little underpowered with only 400 watts rms through it when it handles 600?

 

[dbhittin 5,000+ posts]

doesn't that amp do 600rms at 1ohm? im not sure if the SE's come dual 2ohm

 

[VoTran24 10+ year member]

Well, if I got the IDMAX, I'd probably get a JBL 1200.1 or a Directed 1100d. Wouldn't the SE be a little underpowered with only 400 watts rms through it when it handles 600?

were did you fins a idmax for 225? thanks

 

[Martin2D 10+ year member]

400 watts dude, read above.

 

[dbhittin 5,000+ posts]

400 watts dude, read above.

Dynamic Power Rating: 750 watts

S/N: > 80 dB

Freq. Range: 20-250Hz

Damping Factor: > 50

Input Sens.: 150mV to 8V

Rated Power @ 4 ohm: 275 x 1

Rated Power @ 2 ohm: 400 x 1

Rated Power @ 1 ohm: 600 x 1

Crossover: var. 18dB low-pass

Bass EQ: Yes 8 dB

RCA Output: Yes, mono

Protection: T,S,D,R,O,L

so before u try to act like a smart ***, do some research about your amp u noob

 

[`pr0digy 10+ year member]

I currently have a CDT CL-1215 in my Nissan 240sx. It is in a 1.1 ft^3 sealed box being pushed by a Directed 600d at 400 watts. Due to some space troubles ie. the box being only able to be put in the front right corner and my trunk lid resting on it and not closing properly, I need to get a 10"er. Now my choices are between the IDMAX for $225 shipped, an RE SE for retail, or an OZ Matrix Elite for $160-170. I could either sell my entire set up and get a new amp or I could keep the amp. However, will there be better quality in keeping my current amp and getting a better sub? Which is the best choice? I listen to mainly rock, some rap, if that matters. I'm more of an SQ guy, buy plan to port the box most likely to get the most bass for my wattage.

I love my IDMAX, tuned low gives it an awsome mix of sq and loudness. I've heard good things about the OZ subs too, though. Also, the max will do great with less than rms, so don't be too worried about that.