Which subs would you go with?

I have a Directed Audio 5ch amp. The sub output is 350w RMS. I am planning to get a single 12" sub. I plan on getting a PORTED enclosure built to specs. I want a little bit of both, SPL and SQ. Which would you guys go with? So far I'm deciding on these: JL 12w3v2 MTX 12 7500 Adire Shiva Image Dynamics IDQ 12

i have not heard the Shiva or the others BUt i know the shiva is a very very good sub from all the reviews. In any case i OWN a JL 12 W3V2 D2 and let me tell you this sh*t SLAMS hard and do i mean HARD. and sounds good too. Im givign it 550WRMS @ 4ohms and its luving it. go for a ported box if u decide to go with this box tuned to abotu 30-33hZ jl reccomeds 30.8 i belive but mine is at 34hZ.

I would go with the Adire or the JL. Which one of those two would be more or less based on which one I found cheaper because they are both outstanding speakers.Nik

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i would say "kappa perfect"Head Unit:Alpine CDA 9835

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Amp:JBL 80.4

Amp:JBL 1200.1

Sub:Adire Brahma 12 MKII

It really depends on how much space you have. If you need a smaller box the IDQ is the best sub up there, in my opinion. If not, I'd go with the Shiva. New Project: 2003 Pathfinder

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my trunk is pretty small, that's why I opted for the single 12. I just need to get rid of my (2) 10" IDQ's first.

my trunk is pretty small, that's why I opted for the single 12. I just need to get rid of my (2) 10" IDQ's first.

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I would go with the Shiva, ordering one might be a problem however. Adire is in the middle of revamping their whole line, so you might have a wait awhile to get the Shiva. The W3 is a good sub, as long as you can find it for a decent price, prices on JL stuff is ridiculously high. Take a look at the Ascendant Audio Atlas, its similar to the Shiva, if not a little better. You can check the Atlas out here.