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preluder14

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Posted: April 26, 2004 at 8:13 PM / IP Logged

I'm saving up right now for 2 12's that i'm going to be putting in the trunk of my Prelude. I want something that will pound and have good SQ. I was wondering which subs are the best in your opinion: 2 12"JL 6v2 OR 2 12" Infinity Kappa Perfects. And if you had to pick between JL, Kicker, Eclipse, Infinity, and Alpine which one has the best balance between SQ and SPL. Thanks.

Who makes good subs? i have an Eclpise powering my speakers and it sounds great.

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Posted: April 26, 2004 at 8:21 PM / IP Logged

In my opinon, for the money...Alpine. I had a couple of Type R 12's and I love them. They pounded hard and sounded awesome!! But, if money is not an option...I say either the kappa perfects or Eclipse. Over those two, go with Eclipse!! I love eclipse. Kicker is totally SPL, most of the time not SQ. And JL is over priced.

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Posted: April 26, 2004 at 8:24 PM / IP Logged

If you really want a good sub, get an Adire Brahma, or if you don't care about price, go for the Pheonix Gold Elite...

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Posted: April 26, 2004 at 8:30 PM / IP Logged

I'd pick JL over infinity but i would just buy Eclipse aluminums. These subs rock.

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Posted: April 26, 2004 at 8:44 PM / IP Logged

haha, yeah the brahma is amazing....so loud. and if you buy eclipse save up and buy the titaniums (i love those subs)...but yeah, out of what you said, Alpine for your best deal. And If not, Eclipse. Although that Brahma will make some heads turn

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Posted: April 27, 2004 at 2:11 AM / IP Logged

id say between the apline and the kappa perfects. for the price.. eclipse if you have the money!

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Posted: April 27, 2004 at 2:39 AM / IP Logged

i have experience with both the kappas and the type r's, and I would have to say that the Type R's souded much better, hit harder and cleaner, and louder. Just my .02

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preluder14

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Posted: April 28, 2004 at 8:25 PM / IP Logged

Where can you get Brahmas? I've heard great things about them from forums all over, i've never seen one in a store, inlcuding chain stores like Best Buy and Circuit city and the smaller pro shops in my area. How much do the Brahmas run for? From all the info so far i think the eclipse titaniums are sounding pretty good. Thanks

In peoples opinions, is buying on ebay a safe choice when the seller promises it new and in box?

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Posted: April 28, 2004 at 8:35 PM / IP Logged

Both the Eclipse aluminum and titanium will spank you with bass if necessary and have sq that Kicker can only dream about. The titaniums are a pretty penny, I would use two aluminum 12's and the proper box with the proper amp. The minute you step up for two of thes bad babies, you have to step up with the proper amp and box. It is a sizeable investment that will not let you down. I can guarantee this match. Ebay is a dumping ground for garbage. Stay away from Ebay. Eclipse is only available at an authorized dealer. They can sometimes be found on line but there is no warranty, regardless of what the seller claims. Buy from the authorized dealer and reap the rewards that they can offer.

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Posted: April 28, 2004 at 9:19 PM / IP Logged

JL w6v2 all the way. They are a little more expensive then the kappa but i love the sound quality and given a load of power and they can handle it! they will pound to no end

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