Which sub to buy? - HELP

[whatsinaname 10+ year member]

Here is my set up...

Front - Focal 6.5" (165KF)

Mids - ID OEM's (like the CX64)

Amp - probably 5 channel Focal or Arc

As for subs I have it down to three...

Focal (11") 27v2

ID Q10

JL 10w6

Also I can get a good deal (save a few $$) on a new IDQ 12"

Should I take the ID Q12 or stay with a 10/11" sub. Will the 12 sound perform the same as the 10" (response, tightness, reverb, etc).

IF not the 12" then which 10/11"?

Want to stay sealed with about 1cu ft space.

Opinions/help needed.

Thanks

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[ctmike 10+ year member]

personally, i'd take the idq12". if the w6 was a 12" i'd probably lean towards that. however, never heard the focal so i can't comment on that sub.

 

[GAM3OVR 5,000+ posts]

that focal is real nice, but $$$$$$.

Id go with a ID Q 10.

Tightness and size of the subwoofer are not as related as you think they are.

There are "tight" 15's out there

 

[whatsinaname 10+ year member]

Anyone else?

 

[JUHL 10+ year member]

i agree with projectpechkin... thats what i would prefer out of those

 

[whatsinaname 10+ year member]

Is there a big sound difference between the ID Q 10" and 12"?

 

[dftnz7 10+ year member]

I am running the ID OEM mids and CTX tweets upfront, and an IDQ12 in 1.0^3 sealed. It is erection inducing. Buy the IDQ. Please. For the love of your wang.

 

[WhoSayWho? 5,000+ posts]

I would go with a 12" -- either Focal or JL. Well, 11 or 13 with Focal.

 

[whatsinaname 10+ year member]

I would go with a 12" -- either Focal or JL. Well, 11 or 13 with Focal.

Why not the ID?

Pick one...the Focal or the JL //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/greedy.gif.5a53e6246569d7ab79867170f3b06629.gif

 

[WhoSayWho? 5,000+ posts]

Why not the ID?
Pick one...the Focal or the JL //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/greedy.gif.5a53e6246569d7ab79867170f3b06629.gif

The IDQ sounds good, but the output just isn't nearly enough in my experience. All thimgs being equal, I would go with the JL.

 

[whatsinaname 10+ year member]

I am running the ID OEM mids and CTX tweets upfront, and an IDQ12 in 1.0^3 sealed. It is erection inducing. Buy the IDQ. Please. For the love of your wang.

I wouldn't want to upset my wang //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/eek.gif.771b7a90cf45cabdc554ff1121c21c4a.gif

How do you like the OEM's?

 

[whatsinaname 10+ year member]

The IDQ sounds good, but the output just isn't nearly enough in my experience. All thimgs being equal, I would go with the JL.

The ID's are rated for 500w I think. I don't plan on giving the sub more than 300W total @ 2ohm.

I plan on using the sub just for SQ (I listen to a lot of jazz and old rock).

 

[whatsinaname 10+ year member]

Picked up the ID Q12V3 D4 on ebay (new in the box). Save about $100.00 from retail.

Also have a set of ID OEM's on the way //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/biggrin.gif.d71a5d36fcbab170f2364c9f2e3946cb.gif

 

[denim 5,000+ posts]

Dayton HO or Mach5 IXL?

 

If not, I would lean towards the IDQ or W6 , then the Focal if you can find a good deal on it.

 

[tuff57 10+ year member]

the w6