Beating my head against a wall...
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Beating my head against a wall...
I have searched and searched and can't find what I am really looking for. I know this subject has been beaten to death. But, I really need some opinions to help sway me. Auditioning the subs that I have been considering is difficult since there are so many varying conditions. I can't find a dealer that carries all of the brands. 
My system:
Alpine 9831 HU
Alpine KCH-420 iPOD controller
Polk/MOMO 6.5
Soundstream Van Gogh VGA800.5 bridged 200 - front / 400 - sub
factory headrest speakers direct to HU - Only for fill talk radio at speed
The subs that I am considering are all in the $95 -$140 range on ebay or other sources. I don't mind stepping it up a little if it really makes sense.
SQ is far more important than SPL. But, I want to make sure there is enough there to get some reasonable sound at speed. I am going to build an enclosure for the trunk well (without tools) so volume is limited to about 1cf +/-. 12" woofer is the likely choice. But, I am open to any good solution.
Alpine Type R vs. Infinity Kappa Perfect vs. Soundstream VGW-12 vs. maybe an Elemental Designs 13Ov.2 Dual 4
The ED is more expensive though.
Help...Please
My system:
Alpine 9831 HU
Alpine KCH-420 iPOD controller
Polk/MOMO 6.5
Soundstream Van Gogh VGA800.5 bridged 200 - front / 400 - sub
factory headrest speakers direct to HU - Only for fill talk radio at speed
The subs that I am considering are all in the $95 -$140 range on ebay or other sources. I don't mind stepping it up a little if it really makes sense.
SQ is far more important than SPL. But, I want to make sure there is enough there to get some reasonable sound at speed. I am going to build an enclosure for the trunk well (without tools) so volume is limited to about 1cf +/-. 12" woofer is the likely choice. But, I am open to any good solution.
Alpine Type R vs. Infinity Kappa Perfect vs. Soundstream VGW-12 vs. maybe an Elemental Designs 13Ov.2 Dual 4
The ED is more expensive though.
Help...Please
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Originally Posted by TheHooligan,Oct 15 2004, 03:23 AM
I've had my 2 12' infinity kappa perfect subs for 4 years now.
Mind you, they're still sitting in the box brand spanking new.
Haha.
Mind you, they're still sitting in the box brand spanking new.
Haha.
2 in the trunk should pack a whollup!
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If you can swing a little more money, the Infinity Kappa DVQ is an incredible sub.
Otherwise, its either the Alpine or the Infinity, and in that case, just flip a coin. Both are good quality, good sounding subs.
Otherwise, its either the Alpine or the Infinity, and in that case, just flip a coin. Both are good quality, good sounding subs.
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Originally Posted by NFRs2000NYC,Oct 17 2004, 03:03 AM
If you can swing a little more money, the Infinity Kappa DVQ is an incredible sub.
Otherwise, its either the Alpine or the Infinity, and in that case, just flip a coin. Both are good quality, good sounding subs.
Otherwise, its either the Alpine or the Infinity, and in that case, just flip a coin. Both are good quality, good sounding subs.
The JL 12w3 v2 is pretty reasonable too. $135+/- Gotta consider that one.
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