opinion on shallow or slim subs

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Topic: opinion on shallow or slim subs

Posted By: jmercado
Subject: opinion on shallow or slim subs
Date Posted: February 13, 2008 at 7:13 PM

I have a '03 Ford F-150 and as many will know it has to have a shallow or slim (depending on the manufacturer) series subs. Has any one done some research on this topic? basically I whant input on what subs give me the hardest boom for my buck (if you guys know what i mean). Any kind of input is would be apreciated even if it is concerning size.

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Posted By: greenbroncoguy
Date Posted: February 13, 2008 at 7:40 PM

IIRC JL Audio has some very nice slim-line subs out that are supposed to be nice. Gonna have to pay though...

-Matt

Posted By: lspker
Date Posted: February 13, 2008 at 10:47 PM

We've used the Kenwood 12", sound good but like lots of power. The Kaptions sound like one size smaller (12 like 10)

Posted By: stevdart
Date Posted: February 13, 2008 at 10:59 PM

I just looked at an Alpine type S and it might be one you want to look further into. The 12 is a 5" mounting depth. www.alpine-usa.com

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Posted By: aznboi3644
Date Posted: February 14, 2008 at 12:12 AM

The new Stereo Integrity SI Mag has a mounting depth of 5.5" and the BM has a mounting depth of 3.5". Both are soon to come out and both utilize XBL^2 motor technology.

Posted By: blueextc
Date Posted: February 15, 2008 at 11:56 AM

Power Acoustik makes a 4" mounting depth sub ( of which I haev 2 New in the Box), and if you can still find them out there, Audiobahn made a Pro Compression Driver with a 4" m/d. (i have a used one BTW if you're interested) lol

Kicker, JL, Kole, .... there are more, but prices step up dramatically for the altered baskets/structures.

Also, look into MTX Thunderform enclosures which slide under the rear seat or some f-150s mount on the back wall.

you can get them powered or un-powered with a 200W Class D amplifier inside the enclosure.

Available in 10" or 12" (some body styles)

MTXs website has a vehicle program to see if they make one for your f-150.

Posted By: jmercado
Date Posted: February 15, 2008 at 8:40 PM

Thatnks guys for your comments. But i found that Rockford Fosgate has some DVC shallow with a 3.5" depth mounts and JL Audio is coming out with ne shallows to, so I might wait till those JL's come out. But thnks!

Posted By: jmalbright
Date Posted: February 17, 2008 at 12:19 AM

You might look into the Diamond Audio Hex shallow subs as well:

https://www.diamondaudio.com/content/view/168/186/