Which 18" subwoofer for under $600?

[acura3.2tl 10+ year member]

I am pondering getting either this Sundown WoofersEtc.com - Z-18 v.2 D2 - Sundown Audio 18" Z v.2 Series Dual 2-Ohm Subwoofer

Or this Skar WoofersEtc.com - ZVX-18 D2 - Skar Audio 18" Dual 2-Ohm 1500W Subwoofer

Or this Soundsplinter: [ SoundSplinter Subwoofers - RL-p 18" Subwoofer Information ]

Which would get loudest with 1200 watts. I really like the skar and sundown because they can go in a 4ft3 ported box. Is 4ft3 ideal for the skar and the sundown?

Thank you for any replies!

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[IonRL205 10+ year member]

You're better off going with a single 15; 4 cu ft is ridiculously small for an 18

 

[RicksI30 10+ year member]

Why not the ZV3 WoofersEtc.com - Z-18 V.3 D2 - Sundown Audio 18" 1500 Watt RMS Dual 2-Ohm Subwoofer

 

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You're better off going with a single 15; 4 cu ft is ridiculously small for an 18

And this^^

 

[RicksI30 10+ year member]

And sadly Sound Splinter has been out of business for ~1 year now.

 

[UnderFire 10+ year member]

You're better off going with a single 15; 4 cu ft is ridiculously small for an 18

Especially and underpowered 18, op, 2 sa-12s or a single ssa icon 15 would be my choice.

 

[acura3.2tl 10+ year member]

Why do skar and sundown recommend 4ft3 cubed in a ported box? Would 5ft3 work? ANd which would you recommend the skar the sundown or the soundsplinter? WHich Fi 18" would be loudest for under $550 and would it be better than these 3? Oh just saw the post that soundsplinter is out of business.

 

[RicksI30 10+ year member]

Why do skar and sundown recommend 4ft3 cubed in a ported box? Would 5ft3 work? ANd which would you recommend the skar the sundown or the soundsplinter? WHich Fi 18" would be loudest for under $550 and would it be better than these 3? Oh just saw the post that soundsplinter is out of business.

What vehicle is this for?

 

[acura3.2tl 10+ year member]

A GMC Typhoon.

 

[RicksI30 10+ year member]

A GMC Typhoon.

Why such little air space then? Looking to keep some cargo room? I would suggest two nice 12's if you want to keep it ~4 cubes.

 

[acura3.2tl 10+ year member]

Well how big would you suggest on the 18" enclosure? And Fi, or Skar, or Sundown?

 

[RicksI30 10+ year member]

Well how big would you suggest on the 18" enclosure? And Fi, or Skar, or Sundown?

I would forget Skar and add SSA to he list. Figure out the maximum dimensions that you are willing to sacrifice and go from there.

 

[garretttt4 10+ year member]

Why such little air space then? Looking to keep some cargo room? I would suggest two nice 12's if you want to keep it ~4 cubes.

Well how big would you suggest on the 18" enclosure? And Fi, or Skar, or Sundown?

I have two American bass xfl 12s. A lot less than your budget too.