Mitchc1113
Junior Member
Like the title says I'm trying to decide between an SSA Icon or a SoundQubed HDX3 12. And I MUST make a decision today, Cyber Monday so both these subs are on sale, basically same price.
I currently have a SoundQubed HDS3.1 12" and I really like it, only complaints I have are it doesnt dig the lows as well as I'd like, something that is apparently an issue with the HDS and HDC but supposedly this has been addressed with the HDX line... And it can be inaccurate sometimes, some songs it can get muddy.
I've heard great things about both subs. I like the ability to get very loud and for a sub to hit those lows. I've never been much of an SQ guy, but as I enter my mid 30s I'm wanting better SQ, which I hear the Icon has. Seems like the Icon has the better SQ of the 2 and can get loud while the HDX I assume can get louder but can still sound good in doing so.
Either sub will be going into a 3.0cu/ft box tuned to 34hz. The box was built to the HDS3.1 12 specs which makes me think the HDX may be better suited for it. But Aaron Clinton did tell me the Icon will also work in the box. The box also has Soundqubed logos on each side, but this has no effect on my decision unless it were basically a toss up, then I'd go with the HDX for aesthetics, but like I said it wouldnt bother if the Icon is better suited for my liking.
Both subs would be powered off my Soundqubed s1.1250, so 1300 watts @1ohm. This is where I'm wondering if this wouldnt be enough power for the HDX, its rated at 1500watts rms, but so is the HDC line and I know ppl always say they can handle WAY more. I just want to know if I'd be under powering it to where my output would suffer? Because I know 1300 watts is perfect for the Icon which is rated @ 1250rms, can take more but I certainly wouldnt be under powering it.
I dont want to lose any output vs what I have now. So if the Icon would not be as loud as my current HDS3.1 than I'd go with the HDX... Or if the HDX would be underpowered to the point where I wouldnt notice much of a difference between it and the HDS3.1 than I'd go with the Icon.
Tough decision bc I know they're different subs... Part of me wants to go a different route and try the Icon, but then part of me says I enjoy my HDS3.1 and I know the HDX is going to be better in every area so stick with what ya know... Anyone have any experience with either sub? I know no one prob have heard both as they're brand new, but does anyone have experience with the original Icon and say an HDC3.1 or HDC4.1??
Help me decide guys!!! Any input would be greatly appreciated!!
Heres my current box FYI
I currently have a SoundQubed HDS3.1 12" and I really like it, only complaints I have are it doesnt dig the lows as well as I'd like, something that is apparently an issue with the HDS and HDC but supposedly this has been addressed with the HDX line... And it can be inaccurate sometimes, some songs it can get muddy.
I've heard great things about both subs. I like the ability to get very loud and for a sub to hit those lows. I've never been much of an SQ guy, but as I enter my mid 30s I'm wanting better SQ, which I hear the Icon has. Seems like the Icon has the better SQ of the 2 and can get loud while the HDX I assume can get louder but can still sound good in doing so.
Either sub will be going into a 3.0cu/ft box tuned to 34hz. The box was built to the HDS3.1 12 specs which makes me think the HDX may be better suited for it. But Aaron Clinton did tell me the Icon will also work in the box. The box also has Soundqubed logos on each side, but this has no effect on my decision unless it were basically a toss up, then I'd go with the HDX for aesthetics, but like I said it wouldnt bother if the Icon is better suited for my liking.
Both subs would be powered off my Soundqubed s1.1250, so 1300 watts @1ohm. This is where I'm wondering if this wouldnt be enough power for the HDX, its rated at 1500watts rms, but so is the HDC line and I know ppl always say they can handle WAY more. I just want to know if I'd be under powering it to where my output would suffer? Because I know 1300 watts is perfect for the Icon which is rated @ 1250rms, can take more but I certainly wouldnt be under powering it.
I dont want to lose any output vs what I have now. So if the Icon would not be as loud as my current HDS3.1 than I'd go with the HDX... Or if the HDX would be underpowered to the point where I wouldnt notice much of a difference between it and the HDS3.1 than I'd go with the Icon.
Tough decision bc I know they're different subs... Part of me wants to go a different route and try the Icon, but then part of me says I enjoy my HDS3.1 and I know the HDX is going to be better in every area so stick with what ya know... Anyone have any experience with either sub? I know no one prob have heard both as they're brand new, but does anyone have experience with the original Icon and say an HDC3.1 or HDC4.1??
Help me decide guys!!! Any input would be greatly appreciated!!
Heres my current box FYI