Upgrade sub

DaveSal
DaveSal Posts: 15
edited July 2005 in Car Subwoofer Talk
I've got a GNX104 (single v/c 10") sub hooked up to an alpine MRP M350 1-ch/200 w RMS 4 ohm amp. The sub is okay, but leaves a lot to be desired at higher volumes. Would substituting a momo 10" enable me to play a bit louder w/out disortion? I'm mainly interested in SQ. I don't really play all that loud -- moderate-to-high volume is where my existing sub starts to distort. Also, would momo single or dual voice be a better choice? The alpine puts out around 350 w rms into 2 ohms.
Pioneer 880PRS
Polk C300.2
MB Quart PCE 216
Alpine MRP 350
Polk GNX 104
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  • Meeks32
    Meeks32 Posts: 330
    edited July 2005
    I had the same sub you do a few months ago & switched it out for a Eclipse 8112svc & its MUCH better. I paid $139 brand new I believe on ebay since they are the model previous to the one thats out.
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  • neomagus00
    neomagus00 Posts: 3,899
    edited July 2005
    yes, moving up to a momo will provide better sq at a higher maximum volume - significantly so, i believe, since you're moving from a gnx.

    vc's - since you're running a single sub, you'll want the DVC; you'll wire the coils in parallel to get a 2-ohm load. note, however, that 350 is over the momo's powerhandling by a decent amount. momos HATE overpowering, so you'll have to be careful to set the gain properly. do that, and i think you'll be quite happy.

    if you don't mind moving away from polk, give us a budget and we can help you decide on a woofer.
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  • DaveSal
    DaveSal Posts: 15
    edited July 2005
    Thanks for the advice. I may want to try the MOMO sub (w/proper gain adjustment), but would be interested in any suggestions you might have for a non-Polk spkr. I'd be looking to keep the price below $150. Also, I'd like to try to keep my existing enclosure -- .65 -- if possible.
    Pioneer 880PRS
    Polk C300.2
    MB Quart PCE 216
    Alpine MRP 350
    Polk GNX 104
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  • 1996blackmax
    1996blackmax Posts: 2,436
    edited July 2005
    Originally posted by DaveSal
    Thanks for the advice. I may want to try the MOMO sub (w/proper gain adjustment), but would be interested in any suggestions you might have for a non-Polk spkr. I'd be looking to keep the price below $150. Also, I'd like to try to keep my existing enclosure -- .65 -- if possible.


    I have a Sound Splinter sub in my car right now. Might be something you want to look in to. I am very happy with how it sounds. The amp that you are runnig would make a nice combo with this sub. My Kicker amplifier is putting out around 360 watts RMS to it.

    It is a little more that the $150 you want to spend, but for $169 you get a lot of speaker for the money.

    http://www.soundsplinter.com/rli_series/rli_10_inch_DIY_car_and_home_subwoofer_driver_information.html


    http://www.soundsplinter.com/rli_ignition_series_8_inch_and_10_inch_diy_subwoofer_drivers.html

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  • neomagus00
    neomagus00 Posts: 3,899
    edited July 2005
    sorry, other people are gonna have to help on this one... i'm not so good at the 150 price range...
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  • exalted512
    exalted512 Posts: 10,735
    edited July 2005
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  • DaveSal
    DaveSal Posts: 15
    edited July 2005
    How about the JL 10w3v2? Looks like it would be a good match for my amp in terms of power. Is anyone familiar with its performance?
    Pioneer 880PRS
    Polk C300.2
    MB Quart PCE 216
    Alpine MRP 350
    Polk GNX 104
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