yea, so i blew my type-r.. new sub.

[2LouDFoRThiS 10+ year member]

So i was driving playing "what you know about that" - t.i... and it kicked out... alotta smoke.. it was taking 1000rms from the nine1. fine.. until.. that song.. lol..

So i've decided to pick between..

RE SX

ALPINE TYPE X

FI Q or BL

RLP

I'm leaning towards the SX because i've never owned a RE SUB. I like what everyone's saying about the FI subs too though.. Help me out.

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[ThomasG 5,000+ posts]

Alpine type x huh?

I enjoy the sound of FI I cant wait till I own one of their subs

 

[15nissen 10+ year member]

the RE sx would be a nice match for a nine.1. Another idea is the kicker cvx, it to handles some power and can be had for cheap.//content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/wink.gif.608e3ea05f1a9f98611af0861652f8fb.gif

 

[PSturmer 10+ year member]

you clipped the hell outa that signal if it was only 1000 rms. they can handle 1500 just fine if the gains are set.

 

[lebomb 10+ year member]

you clipped the hell outa that signal if it was only 1000 rms. they can handle 1500 just fine if the gains are set.

A type R on 1500 watts???? LOL, I dont think so. That is WAY too much for an R......now you see why it failed. Mechanically/thermally //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/wow.gif.23d729408e9177caa2a0ed6a2ba6588e.gif

A typeRs cont. power handling is 500w.........1500w peak.........so sending it 3x its rated output is NOT a good idea at all.

 

[aleborjas 10+ year member]

get IDMAX from Image Dynamics or RE for second option

 

[revrider1 5,000+ posts]

Type r's can easily handle 1000watts+, get an RE SX, good subs there...

 

[lebomb 10+ year member]

Type r's can easily handle 1000watts+, get an RE SX, good subs there...

Maybe they can.....but there is noway I would run 3x the rated power to a sub. Why??......when you can just buy a sub that handles the desired wattage??

Obviously his TypeR didnt like 1500watts continuous. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/frown.gif.a3531fa0534503350665a1e957861287.gif

 

[revrider1 5,000+ posts]

I have never seen them on 1500watts, but I have seen them perform good on 1200watts. It all depends if the gains are right, They can handle some power though...

 

[Quez82 10+ year member]

yeah, my type R 15 was handling 1200rms daily, and had no problems...Everyone is speaking highly about FI, but you always see them selling them? that's one thing i don't get...I'd like to try them to see the hype, but i'd go with the SX...

 

[TheFiverMan 10+ year member]

get the SX..

 

[rtillaree 10+ year member]

SX, pretty flexible

 

[IgnoreMe 5,000+ posts]

like others have said the issue lies in the gain master lol

you clipped the sub to death. friend ran a 12" type r off almost 2k watts with no smell from coils or anything.

if the sub blew off 1k...its user error. i suggest adjusting gains or getting a different amp if you want more power and only then upgrade your subwoofer

 

[KnOkIn It 420 10+ year member]

RE SX it has been proved itself over the years,or the SS get a lil more sq.

 

[Boostedrex 10+ year member]

Alpine Type X FTL!! Actually any Alpine sub FTL! The RE is a great sub and I think that you'll be really happy with it. Not to mention that they can take some abuse.