Speaker Selection

KaosTsoc
KaosTsoc Posts: 372
edited July 2010 in Basic Hookup/Wiring Questions
I am looking at buying two 12" subs, and putting them into a ported box, and supplying at least the rms rating of the sub. I have narrowed my search down to a few options so far (not all are listed), and here they are:

Polk Audio SR124-DVC

Re Audio MX Series

Diamond Audio D612-12" dvc

JBL GTO1214D

So, my question is which one of these are going to be a good SQL, and SPL subs. I am looking to meet in the middle.

Note: I am still fairly new to the car Audio world, and any input would be nice. Also I am replacing my current after market system as well (Speakers only)

Thanks
David.
2006 Prerunner Access Cab
5 Speed 4 cycl 2wd

Audio:
Pioneer P860 Head Unit
Polk Audio MM6501
Alpine PDX F-6
Two SR124(SVC)
Alpine PDX M12
Kinetik HC2000 battery and Sleeve
200 Amp Mean Green High Output Alternator




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  • quadzilla
    quadzilla Posts: 1,543
    edited July 2010
    You might have more luck with this in the car audio section.
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  • jinjuku
    jinjuku Posts: 1,523
    edited July 2010
    Audioholics has a thread sticky on one heck of a high output, low distortion, value proposition sub woofer.

    It uses an infinity sub (~$150) plus a Behringer EP2500 or EP4000 amp and Behringer DCX cross over.

    Check it out: AH Kappa Sub Build

    Another option is DIYCABLE.Com

    Check out the Shiva-X2 or the Tempest X2. He has plenty of box options already documented for you to run with. While the drivers cost more you can run with plate amps and omit the external x-over and amp (but you also loose some headroom).

    I see you are using this for car audio. Still check out the drivers...
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  • Amherst
    Amherst Posts: 695
    edited July 2010
    jinjuku wrote: »
    Audioholics has a thread sticky on one heck of a high output, low distortion, value proposition sub woofer.

    It uses an infinity sub (~$150) plus a Behringer EP2500 or EP4000 amp and Behringer DCX cross over.

    Check it out: AH Kappa Sub Build

    Another option is DIYCABLE.Com

    Check out the Shiva-X2 or the Tempest X2. He has plenty of box options already documented for you to run with. While the drivers cost more you can run with plate amps and omit the external x-over and amp (but you also loose some headroom).

    Is this what Audioholics members are using in their vehicles???
    Parasound C1, T3, HCA-3500, HCA-2205A, P/DD1550, Pioneer DV-79avi, Oppo BDP-83, WD Media Server W/HDD,
    Dynaudio Contour 3.3, Dynaudio Contour T2.1, Polk OWM3, Polk DSW micropro 1000 (x2),
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  • jinjuku
    jinjuku Posts: 1,523
    edited July 2010
    Amherst wrote: »
    Is this what Audioholics members are using in their vehicles???

    I am sure some are. The Infinity is a hard hitting, low distortion, and really affordable driver.
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,724
    edited July 2010
    amherst wrote: »
    is this what audioholics members are using in their vehicles???

    You're surprised!?!
    Political Correctness'.........defined

    "A doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a t-u-r-d by the clean end."

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  • jinjuku
    jinjuku Posts: 1,523
    edited July 2010
    F1nut wrote: »
    You're surprised!?!

    I am sure there are 1000's of people using those Infinity drivers in car applications. I mean if you know anything about audio in general and Infinitys sub offerings in particular they are known for their car audio products.

    Maybe if you had a little more education on the Kappa Perfect and what it's replacement driver measure at you wouldn't be caught unaware.
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  • ohskigod
    ohskigod Posts: 6,502
    edited July 2010
    Infinity seems a bit of a fail to me,

    I will vouch for the Shiva though (I thought they went out of business though) I used a shiva for a home audio DIY sub and was pretty good, though i replaced it with a SVS 12" plus driver and it significantly outperformed it. prob overkill for a car.

    Behringer power amps? cmon man, really? we can do better than this (though not applicable for a car obviously) :p


    OP, head to the car section, very knowlegable folks there
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  • jinjuku
    jinjuku Posts: 1,523
    edited July 2010
    ohskigod wrote: »
    Infinity seems a bit of a fail to me,

    I will vouch for the Shiva though (I thought they went out of business though) I used a shiva for a home audio DIY sub and was pretty good, though i replaced it with a SVS 12" plus driver and it significantly outperformed it. prob overkill for a car.

    Behringer power amps? cmon man, really? we can do better than this (though not applicable for a car obviously) :p


    OP, head to the car section, very knowlegable folks there

    The Kappa Perfect VQ was a sub that was priced under what class it could hang at. Low distortion, high power handling, extremely linear. All around a really good sub considering the ~$170 price tag.

    Kevin Haskins has had a rough time making a go of a niche market. One especially when you want to offer a well engineered product at a reasonable price. But his 2nd go around seems to be working. He isn't playing the cut rate pricing game. Just turning out solid product.

    As far as Behringer is concerned my EP2500 has been doing sub duty for 3 years straight with zero issues. YMMV. Sometimes taking a chance pays off. I didn't want to spend any more than a I have to and 100's of people at AVSForum, AH, Hometheatershack so far have been proven correct. Proof is in the pudding.
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,724
    edited July 2010
    juju, you're still in the minors with no hope.
    Political Correctness'.........defined

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  • jinjuku
    jinjuku Posts: 1,523
    edited July 2010
    F1nut wrote: »
    juju, you're still in the minors with no hope.

    Well I'm not sure what your sub setup is like but I would be willing to race for pink slips:rolleyes:;)
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  • jinjuku
    jinjuku Posts: 1,523
    edited July 2010
    Keiko wrote: »
    Grow up!

    Funny coming from the guy that has nothing to contribute. Don't start anything and there won't be anything kid.
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  • jinjuku
    jinjuku Posts: 1,523
    edited July 2010
    F1nut wrote: »
    juju, you're still in the minors with no hope.

    Trust me I need no reminders that this is the Polk Forum and unlike you I am welcome at other Audio forums.
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,724
    edited July 2010
    jinjuku wrote:
    Blah, blah, blah, blah

    Yawn
    Political Correctness'.........defined

    "A doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a t-u-r-d by the clean end."

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  • kawizx9r
    kawizx9r Posts: 5,150
    edited July 2010
    +1 to creating a new thread in the Car Audio section.

    But may I ask, what's your budget Kaos for either the subs alone or sub+amp? Or do you already have an amp at hand?

    Can't even imagine what juku's saying now, that kid's been on my ignore list since I came back to the forum.

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  • KaosTsoc
    KaosTsoc Posts: 372
    edited July 2010
    Sorry guys for not checking this thread in while. My bad. Also I do know that I had put this in the wrong section as well..... Yeah Im smart sometimes.

    kawizx9r
    My budget for everything (subs, comp's amps, wiring, Dynamat, HO Alt) is roughly $3,200 give or take. I am saving the money now for the subs, comp's amp, and HO Alt, so this is something that is going to take a little, but I have great resolve. Here is a run down of where this is all going into

    2006 Toyota Tacoma Access cab
    Plan on being a ported box, and have everything set to manuf. specs as far a freq goes etc.

    Note: As for all the other people on here arguing about something that is not even relevent to my question. please stop. If you are looking to have an argument, please take it somewhere else or leave to P.M. only. I really dont like reading a bunch of grown a** men acting like "kids" trying to have a pissing contest. So, get a grip, and grow up. Thats all Im going to say about that.
    2006 Prerunner Access Cab
    5 Speed 4 cycl 2wd

    Audio:
    Pioneer P860 Head Unit
    Polk Audio MM6501
    Alpine PDX F-6
    Two SR124(SVC)
    Alpine PDX M12
    Kinetik HC2000 battery and Sleeve
    200 Amp Mean Green High Output Alternator




    Need a DJ, photobooth, or both for rent?

    http://photoboothdallas.org
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  • KaosTsoc
    KaosTsoc Posts: 372
    edited July 2010
    Keiko,
    Thanks I will look him up, and see what he has to say.
    2006 Prerunner Access Cab
    5 Speed 4 cycl 2wd

    Audio:
    Pioneer P860 Head Unit
    Polk Audio MM6501
    Alpine PDX F-6
    Two SR124(SVC)
    Alpine PDX M12
    Kinetik HC2000 battery and Sleeve
    200 Amp Mean Green High Output Alternator




    Need a DJ, photobooth, or both for rent?

    http://photoboothdallas.org
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