subs in $200-$300 price range

denis87
denis87 Posts: 86
edited April 2005 in Car Subwoofer Talk
okay think it's time to upgrade the subs. what do you guys recommend for a decent sub in the $200-$300. I haven't been keeping track of which brands are good the past few years so bare with me. :confused:
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  • exalted512
    exalted512 Posts: 10,735
    edited April 2005
    what size? Polk makes excellent subs:D
    -Cody
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  • denis87
    denis87 Posts: 86
    edited April 2005
    sorry forgot to mention 12". i was thinking about getting 2 subs but i know 2 subs aren't always better then one.
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  • denis87
    denis87 Posts: 86
    edited April 2005
    how about this? http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=32823&item=5766224696&rd=1
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  • neomagus00
    neomagus00 Posts: 3,899
    edited April 2005
    ebay frightens and confuses me...
    that is an excellent sub, but if you can get it somewhere other than ebay, that is a much better option. here is some info that might help you out - a list of online retailers and manufacturers. search around a bit, if you can find polk stuff, go for it.

    btw, we're assuming that 200-300 is for the sub only, not the amp, too
    It's not good, very fundamentally simply not good. - geolemon

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  • denis87
    denis87 Posts: 86
    edited April 2005
    BTW i'm in canada too. looked at some image dynamics, how do they fair?
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  • exalted512
    exalted512 Posts: 10,735
    edited April 2005
    image dynamics is the **** nit. the sub you listed is also pretty good. for that price, its a steal. my only complaint is they dont handle their rated power. i would put 450watts continuous to them and not a watt more.
    -Cody
    Music is like candy, you have to get rid of the rappers to enjoy it
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  • denis87
    denis87 Posts: 86
    edited April 2005
    okay i was looking at the image dynamics ( These factory renewed )
    Some alpine Type r or type s (i heard type s's suck), or mtx. Hows phoenix gold, kicker? Basically i'm looking for the best bang for the buck and i think the image dynamics might be the ones.
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  • MacLeod
    MacLeod Posts: 14,358
    edited April 2005
    My favorite brands of subs are:

    Polk Audio
    MTX
    JL Audio
    Diamond Audio
    Image Dynamics

    Any of these will be great.
    polkaudio sound quality competitor since 2005
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  • denis87
    denis87 Posts: 86
    edited April 2005
    Originally posted by MacLeod
    My favorite brands of subs are:

    Polk Audio
    MTX
    JL Audio
    Diamond Audio
    Image Dynamics

    Any of these will be great.
    are there any specific lines/models out of those brands that you recommend?
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  • neomagus00
    neomagus00 Posts: 3,899
    edited April 2005
    i know he likes the polk 2124 and image dynamics IDQ. the JL w3v2 is a decent offering. the alpine type r is a more spl-oriented sub.

    all good products.
    It's not good, very fundamentally simply not good. - geolemon

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  • denis87
    denis87 Posts: 86
    edited April 2005
    kicker vr comps? sorry guys i know i'm just throwing out brands but i'm also looking at used stuff so that's why i'm kinda all over the place my brand questions.
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  • neomagus00
    neomagus00 Posts: 3,899
    edited April 2005
    no biggie, there's a ton to choose from. i'd pick any of the others mentioned over that kicker, personally.
    It's not good, very fundamentally simply not good. - geolemon

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  • 1996blackmax
    1996blackmax Posts: 2,436
    edited April 2005
    I've had several Kicker subs over the years and they have all performed well. They make good subs.


    I am currently looking at a 12" sub from www.soundsplinter.com. It is one of their RL-p12's. For the $235 dollars, you will get a great amount of performance. I will be running it with an Alpine MRD-M501 that is in my closet right now. The only decision left is which car it will go into, my wife's car, or mine :) . The decision will be hers.
    Alpine: CDA-7949
    Alpine: PXA-H600
    Alpine: CHA-S624, KCA-420i, KCA-410C
    Rainbow: CS 265 Profi Phase Plug / SL 165
    ARC Audio: 4150-XXK / 1500v1-XXK
    JL Audio: 10W6v2 (x2)
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  • MacLeod
    MacLeod Posts: 14,358
    edited April 2005
    You wouldnt work for them would ya?

    You pimp their site more than Neo pimps his gains tutorial site. :D
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    08 Car Audio Nationals 1st ~ 07 N Georgia Nationals 1st ~ 06 Carl Casper Nationals 1st ~ USACi 05 Southeast AutumnFest 1st

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  • AustinKP
    AustinKP Posts: 861
    edited April 2005
    well then let me throw in my suggestion to beat them all :) At least check out and read the rave reviews on the new Ascendant Audio Avalanche series. Tons of owners at soundillusions.net. For the performance you get, the price can't be beat!
    http://www.silverdragon.com/punkie/cybertusk/net.idiot.html - Read it, know it

    Alpine 9815
    Polk MM6's in custom fiberglass door pods
    Ascendant Audio Atlas 12
    HiFonics Zeus ZX6400 - 85x2 + 350x1
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  • 1996blackmax
    1996blackmax Posts: 2,436
    edited April 2005
    Originally posted by MacLeod
    You wouldnt work for them would ya?

    You pimp their site more than Neo pimps his gains tutorial site. :D

    Not at all :). I am just trying to let people know that ask about subs. I think that they are a great value. I was kind of skeptical about them at first and then I gave them a shot. I was actually thinking about a few other companies that were a lot more expensive at first. I think this sub will hang with those subs that cost a lot more. Just trying to save you guys some cash :).
    Alpine: CDA-7949
    Alpine: PXA-H600
    Alpine: CHA-S624, KCA-420i, KCA-410C
    Rainbow: CS 265 Profi Phase Plug / SL 165
    ARC Audio: 4150-XXK / 1500v1-XXK
    JL Audio: 10W6v2 (x2)
    KnuKonceptz
    Second Skin
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