What would you choose?

[ikpthegame 10+ year member]

So I'm stuck between the avatar stu 12 or a refurbished sundown xv3 12, both about the same price.

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[Popwarhomie 5,000+ posts]

The STU1246s were CHEAP($292) on black friday but I still decided to go with Xv3 12s myself. I'm very happy with them.

 

[ikpthegame 10+ year member]

The STU1246s were CHEAP($292) on black friday but I still decided to go with Xv3 12s myself. I'm very happy with them.

I'm leaning to the xv3 just cause I think it looks better, and rather have a 3" coil so there's more of a spider

 

[audiobaun 5,000+ posts]

Have you considered any other subs? like Resilient Sounds? Or PSI?

PLATINUM SERIES 2000RMS WOOFER | resilientsounds

www.resilientsounds.com

Onyx 12 2500 RMS Woofer | resilientsounds

While designing this series superiority was our goal. We have designed these for the audio enthusiast that dares to push the limits. After countless hours of abuse and testing I’m proud to introduce the RS Onyx Series. The RS Onyx Series will be available in 12” and 15” featuring a 4” 4 layer FW...

www.resilientsounds.com

12" Platform 2

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X | Fi Car Audio

The Xv4 Series of subwoofers is a super tough daily entry level sub. A double stack of wide high strength magnets and a standard high compression pole cap are the foundation for this motor. A multilayer foam wide surround is attached to a fiber impregnated linear kraft pulp cone which helps keep...

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Neo 3.5 | Fi Car Audio

Neo3.5:Comparable to the older Q series drivers. Great SQ (especially with full cool/IND options. standard 2 spider, but can be made with 3. 1750W. Works in sealed, ported, 4th and 6th order SQ oriented daily applications. 12″, 15″, and 18″ sizes. All Neo3.X:New cooling and inductance features...

www.ficaraudio.com

Deaf Bonce Apocalypse DB-SA302 D1/D2 12" Subwoofer

GP Car Audio is a manufacturer of many USA Made ðºð¸ car audio products. We are also a distributor for several top Audio brands including Sundown Audio, XS Power, and Deaf Bonce.

gpcaraudio.com

Ampere Audio AA-3.0 RVE v.4 12" Subwoofer

The Ampere Audio AA-3.0 12″ is the most torture tested subwoofers in the Ampere Audio lineup. The Ampere Audio AA-3.0 12″ was designed for 2000w rms per driver. The lead wires are formed into the spider layers which further enhances durability and eliminates lead slap/breakage problems. The...

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[ikpthegame 10+ year member]

Have you considered any other subs? like Resilient Sounds? Or PSI?

PLATINUM SERIES 2000RMS WOOFER | resilientsounds

www.resilientsounds.com

Onyx 12 2500 RMS Woofer | resilientsounds

While designing this series superiority was our goal. We have designed these for the audio enthusiast that dares to push the limits. After countless hours of abuse and testing I’m proud to introduce the RS Onyx Series. The RS Onyx Series will be available in 12” and 15” featuring a 4” 4 layer FW...

www.resilientsounds.com

12" Platform 2

psicaraudio.com

X | Fi Car Audio

The Xv4 Series of subwoofers is a super tough daily entry level sub. A double stack of wide high strength magnets and a standard high compression pole cap are the foundation for this motor. A multilayer foam wide surround is attached to a fiber impregnated linear kraft pulp cone which helps keep...

www.ficaraudio.com

Neo 3.5 | Fi Car Audio

Neo3.5:Comparable to the older Q series drivers. Great SQ (especially with full cool/IND options. standard 2 spider, but can be made with 3. 1750W. Works in sealed, ported, 4th and 6th order SQ oriented daily applications. 12″, 15″, and 18″ sizes. All Neo3.X:New cooling and inductance features...

www.ficaraudio.com

Deaf Bonce Apocalypse DB-SA302 D1/D2 12" Subwoofer

GP Car Audio is a manufacturer of many USA Made ðºð¸ car audio products. We are also a distributor for several top Audio brands including Sundown Audio, XS Power, and Deaf Bonce.

gpcaraudio.com

Ampere Audio AA-3.0 RVE v.4 12" Subwoofer

The Ampere Audio AA-3.0 12″ is the most torture tested subwoofers in the Ampere Audio lineup. The Ampere Audio AA-3.0 12″ was designed for 2000w rms per driver. The lead wires are formed into the spider layers which further enhances durability and eliminates lead slap/breakage problems. The...

store.soundsolutionsaudio.com

No those 2 were just around the 450 mark and I know will handle the power I'll have

 

[audiobaun 5,000+ posts]

No those 2 were just around the 450 mark and I know will handle the power I'll have

Gotcha. There may be a sale coming up on sites for like Fathers Day?

 

[Bobbytwonames 5,000+ posts]

So I'm stuck between the avatar stu 12 or a refurbished sundown xv3 12, both about the same price.

Sundown for sure. I've never been impressed by the Avatar. I would also look at a DC Level 4.