Best SPL Subs?
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Topic: Best SPL Subs?
Posted By: GUSHANAS@aol.co
Subject: Best SPL Subs?
Date Posted: March 02, 2003 at 2:28 PM
hi, I currently have 3 JL Audio 10w6v1's wired at 1 OHM at 1,200 watts. I am looking into some good SPL subs that can beat my 3 10" w6's. I have looked into 2 of the Solo-Baric L7's but I have NEVER heard them and donno if they are any louder. I want to run them at 1 ohm and 1,200 watts. PLEASE HELP ME ASAP!
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Posted By: customsound
Date Posted: March 02, 2003 at 8:24 PM
Try 2 12" W7's platinum JL's, they hit harder than last years, and they have dynamic sound capability. I've hit 173 decibles in a 89 voyager with two 12's, they are not to be f'ed with...... Suggested retail $999.99 per sub... If not, try the AudioBahn Flame Q's. 12" egg- shell them, decent sound, plus they have a lower frequency response than most..... Hope this helps some, GOOD LUCK!!
Posted By: esmith69
Date Posted: March 02, 2003 at 9:38 PM
definitely w7s if you can afford them
Posted By: GUSHANAS@aol.co
Date Posted: March 02, 2003 at 9:40 PM
I really can't afford them right now. lol..... I knew that that would be what everyone would be saying but are there any others?
Posted By: customsound
Date Posted: March 03, 2003 at 7:53 AM
If not, try the AudioBahn Flame Q's. 12" egg- shell them, decent sound, plus they have a lower frequency response than most..
Posted By: GUSHANAS@aol.co
Date Posted: March 03, 2003 at 8:45 AM
I've heard that the flame Q's aren't really for the SPL they are for the looks. Is this true? What about 2 of the 12" Solo-Baric L7's? and if you say the Audiobahn, then will 3 of the flame Q's beat my 3 10w6's?? I'm not going for SQ i'm going for SPL. Thanks
Posted By: sickstyles
Date Posted: March 03, 2003 at 10:03 AM
if your looking for a hard hitting sub try soundstreams tarantula series. hit low and hard
Posted By: customsound
Date Posted: March 03, 2003 at 11:12 AM
Rockford fosgate HX 2 12", or if u like 10" subs go with the power elite series from fosgate, either will give u extremely high spl's. even the higher end JL Audio will do for high spl's.....
Posted By: Big Purds
Date Posted: March 03, 2003 at 3:23 PM
hrmmm...
dont see anyone actually posting SPL subs here...how about Cerwin Vega Strokers? Digital Designs 95 series, or even better 97 series? Beyond Audio Inhumans? Resonant Engineering XXXs?
have you guys not heard of these at all? w7s get loud, I agree, but they arent SPL subs...they were designed as a really loud SQ sub...and that is what they are...just like the Brahmas by adire...the Rocckfords are the closest thing posted to an actual SPL sub...and I dont think they will get as loud as the other subs that I have just posted...
anyways, if you want real SPL subs Gushana, take a look into those subs which I posted...I hit 158 db with a single stroker 18 in a box that was half the size that it should have been...DDs and Strokers have taken world titles, and the rest are on their way to doing the same...
Posted By: asdf1234
Date Posted: March 03, 2003 at 3:31 PM
see the cerwin stroker is only good if you get the 18" and he doesnth ave room for a 18". I believe the best thing posted so far is the Rockford fosgate HX 2. They are pretty good. I can be hard to get good spl in a small space. and if he did have room for a 18" he should go for a the Solo baric X it is biuldt for SPL
Posted By: GUSHANAS@aol.co
Date Posted: March 03, 2003 at 3:46 PM
Hi, Does anyone have any of the Strokers, Inhumans, XXX's, or DD's for sale??? If so let me know.
Posted By: GUSHANAS@aol.co
Date Posted: March 03, 2003 at 3:56 PM
I've found a pair of DD 9012A's for $300 and they seem to be a pretty good deal. any suggestions?
Posted By: bberman1
Date Posted: March 03, 2003 at 4:45 PM
I have talked to some members on this forum that have hit into the 150's with 1 Audiobahn AW1208Q. I have owned them and can say that they pound although I never had the spl measured. I still have 2 brand new in the box with a full warrantee if your interested let me know. I am asking $220 each I will also accept trades
Posted By: pervitizm
Date Posted: March 03, 2003 at 5:37 PM
Besides the DD I would say definitely go with the Solo Baric's. In my opinion way way better than the Rockford's hands down when it comes to SPL. Just my 2 cents.
Posted By: Big Purds
Date Posted: March 04, 2003 at 5:39 AM
the 9012s will be loud, but not as loud as the 9512s...any of these subs will probably be more than loud enough for you...they are all competition worthy subs, and I wouldnt hesitate to buy any of them really, if SPL was my goal...
Beyond Audios website :
https://www3.sk.sympatico.ca/hebig1/
Resonant Engineerings website :
https://respl.com/home.html
Digital Designs website :
https://digitaldesignsaudio.com/
Posted By: GUSHANAS@aol.co
Date Posted: March 04, 2003 at 5:02 PM
Anybody have a set of GOOD SPL subs for around $390 with shipping? Let me know if so. Brett
Posted By: Big Purds
Date Posted: March 04, 2003 at 6:21 PM
what is your goal here? are you just wanting to be loud or are you looking into seriously competing?
if you just want to be loud, grab those 9012s...they are a loud sub...however, if you are looking at getting into serious competition, forget about them and forget about your $390 shipped price...big sound costs big money...theres not much getting around that...
Posted By: GUSHANAS@aol.co
Date Posted: March 04, 2003 at 6:53 PM
I'm just trying to get the most out of my 1200 watt amp and at the same time going for the highest SPL possible.
Posted By: Big Purds
Date Posted: March 04, 2003 at 9:31 PM
just buy the 9012s then...300 is a good price on them, and they will get loud...it would probably be the best bet for what you want and what you want to spend...
Posted By: swerks
Date Posted: March 04, 2003 at 11:39 PM
HEY MAN THE ECLIPSE TITAINIUM SUB S ARE PROBABLY THE BEST COMBINATION OF SPL AND SQ INT THE WORLD ALSO THE RF HX2 AND POWER HX2 ARE QUITE IMPRESSIVE KEEP YOUR EYES OUT FOR THE TEAM RF SUBS . ALL OF THEESE ARE EXCELENT CHOOOICES BUT ALSO BIG BUCKS IF YOU DONT HAVE A BIG BUDGET CHECK OUT THE ECLIPSE 87121.4 THEY ARE A SVC SUB THAT PERFORMS VERY CLOSE TO THE RF HX 2 I HIT MID 150S WITH 4 AND ABOUT 1000WATTS I HAVE 3 BRAND NEW IN FACTORY SEALED PACKAGING 4 SALE IF YOU ARE INTERESTED EMAIL @ SWERKS@SHAW.CA
Posted By: audiovector
Date Posted: March 06, 2003 at 7:10 AM
I would have to agree with Big Purds on this one. DD's are by far one of the best for spl. Here in Minnesota i had a friend compete with 2 18" strokers powered by 2 ma audio HL4002 and he was beat out by a civic using two DD 9515e. none the less i was impressed.. oh the civic hit 167db.
Posted By: audiovector
Date Posted: March 06, 2003 at 7:11 AM
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