Trying to decide between a couple of woofers
12-26-2010, 10:28 PM
#1
Trying to decide between a couple of woofers
I have been looking online for the last couple weeks for a new sub woofer. I have a big audiobahn importal series 12 in a 2cf box right now thats way more then I need and doesn't blend as well as I want it too. I am looking for something that will give me that "tight or punchy" sound with a bit of output still. Really I just want to hear what I am supposed to hear. I am always disappointed after listening to dubstep songs using my Shure studio monitor headphones then in the car. I have wide music taste mostly classic rock with everything from country to rap mixed in.
The subs that I have looked at so far are;
Sundown Sa-10/12
SKAR audio 12
RE SEX
JBL GTO
JBL P1
Mach 5 IXL
Boston Acoustics G3-12
JL 12 or 13W3v3
The SKAR's look very interesting for the price, but based on the real desire for quality over quantity of sound I am more leaning towards the Boston G3 and the JL W3 based on what I have heard and that they will both work will in smaller sized sealed boxes.
Give me your opinions
The subs that I have looked at so far are;
Sundown Sa-10/12
SKAR audio 12
RE SEX
JBL GTO
JBL P1
Mach 5 IXL
Boston Acoustics G3-12
JL 12 or 13W3v3
The SKAR's look very interesting for the price, but based on the real desire for quality over quantity of sound I am more leaning towards the Boston G3 and the JL W3 based on what I have heard and that they will both work will in smaller sized sealed boxes.
Give me your opinions
Last edited by ndinadis; 12-27-2010 at 01:41 AM. Reason: added to list
12-27-2010, 10:44 AM
#4
with all due respect, tight punchy sound will some output and smaller sealed boxes dont really go hand in hand.
13W3 in a bit larger than spec sealed enclosure would be my choice, but give it more than rated power.
13W3 in a bit larger than spec sealed enclosure would be my choice, but give it more than rated power.
12-27-2010, 11:24 AM
#5
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I've been using the Mach 5 IXL 12's for a couple of years now. They are the best sounding subwoofer I have had to date. And get loud enough for most. I hit 143db in my current setup with them on the termlab. Plus I like supporting canadian companies! 
12-27-2010, 11:35 AM
#6
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powerbass may be a great route, alot of punchy bass, low power. old style motor and basket. (there very small depth wise for the quality) friend of mine has 2 12"s bp subs on 500rms at 2 ohms. prefab box hit 139.9 subs had maybe 3 hours play time. not even worked in yet. plus there very inexpensive.
12-27-2010, 06:22 PM
#7
I have 700rms@2Ohms but really wont be listening to it loud so thats less of a concern to me.
Puggsley456
I have heard they sound really good, the only reviews I see though put them more as a loud daily/spl woofer which worries me.
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