help me choose the best sub for the $

hexon
hexon Posts: 38
edited June 2006 in Car Subwoofer Talk
I am willing to put out $200 dollars for a sub. I already know what amp I will be getting. It is the Profile AP1200 (http://www.crutchfield.com/S-1jYCAbXBCKw/cgi-bin/prodview.asp?i=489AP1200&s=0&cc=01). This amp is a two channel amp that is 200wattsx2 @4ohms. Bridged it can do 600 watts x1 @4ohms. I was looking into getting the Polk MM 2124 or the Kicker Comp VR 05CVR122. This 12" kicker sub is a dual 2ohm sub which would work with my amp.

I really need to know which is the best sub for me. I want really loud bass that has good clarity and precision, too. Help me!

If you know of a better sub, please tell me what it is.
SHIFT_LOUD

polkaudio db675
polkaudio db212-2
Kenwood KAC-9102D 500 watts @ 4 ohms (850 watts @ 2 ohms)
Sony 444watt amp

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  • MacLeod
    MacLeod Posts: 14,358
    edited May 2006
    The 2124 is the better sub but be careful with the gains and volume as 600 is a little much for that 12.
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  • hexon
    hexon Posts: 38
    edited May 2006
    If I turn down the power going to the sub to about 2/3 giving it 400 watts, would it be okay to mess around with the gain a little more?
    SHIFT_LOUD

    polkaudio db675
    polkaudio db212-2
    Kenwood KAC-9102D 500 watts @ 4 ohms (850 watts @ 2 ohms)
    Sony 444watt amp

    trunksig29ip.th.jpg
  • 1996blackmax
    1996blackmax Posts: 2,436
    edited May 2006
    At that price range you could be looking at a Soundsplinter RL-p12. It is a little more, but that sub is in a totally higher league than the subs you mentioned, plus it can take the full power of that amp all day long.

    rl-p12_series_page_image.jpg

    http://soundsplinter.com/rlp_premium_series_12_and_15_inch_subwoofer.html

    http://www.soundsplinter.com/rlp12_premium_series_12_inch_DIY_subwoofer_information.html
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    Rainbow: CS 265 Profi Phase Plug / SL 165
    ARC Audio: 4150-XXK / 1500v1-XXK
    JL Audio: 10W6v2 (x2)
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  • hexon
    hexon Posts: 38
    edited June 2006
    Where could I find the soundsplinter subs for the cheapest price? and what type of bass could I expect from them compared to the momo 12
    SHIFT_LOUD

    polkaudio db675
    polkaudio db212-2
    Kenwood KAC-9102D 500 watts @ 4 ohms (850 watts @ 2 ohms)
    Sony 444watt amp

    trunksig29ip.th.jpg
  • MacLeod
    MacLeod Posts: 14,358
    edited June 2006
    hexon wrote:
    If I turn down the power going to the sub to about 2/3 giving it 400 watts, would it be okay to mess around with the gain a little more?

    Huh?
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    MECA SQ Rookie of the Year 06 ~ MECA State Champ 06,07,08,11 ~ MECA World Finals 2nd place 06,07,08,09
    08 Car Audio Nationals 1st ~ 07 N Georgia Nationals 1st ~ 06 Carl Casper Nationals 1st ~ USACi 05 Southeast AutumnFest 1st

    polkaudio SR6500 --- polkaudio MM1040 x2 -- Pioneer P99 -- Rockford Fosgate P1000X5D
  • 1996blackmax
    1996blackmax Posts: 2,436
    edited June 2006
    hexon wrote:
    Where could I find the soundsplinter subs for the cheapest price? and what type of bass could I expect from them compared to the momo 12


    You could find the sub through the links I provided. Like I said, when you move up to that sub you are in a whole other league. The SS will get substantially louder and still be able to play very clean bass.
    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
  • hexon
    hexon Posts: 38
    edited June 2006
    I have changed my mind. I am going with the polk db212-2 and a kenwood amp that has 800watts @ 2ohms. This should have massive bass. I have heard them in cars at school and they give you headaches as they pass by you : ).
    SHIFT_LOUD

    polkaudio db675
    polkaudio db212-2
    Kenwood KAC-9102D 500 watts @ 4 ohms (850 watts @ 2 ohms)
    Sony 444watt amp

    trunksig29ip.th.jpg
  • 1996blackmax
    1996blackmax Posts: 2,436
    edited June 2006
    If that is what you are after......

    Just remember to practice safe volume levels for you ears ;).
    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