melton723 Posted August 4, 2016 Report Share Posted August 4, 2016 Hi all, I'm brand new on here and looking for some direction regarding a sub. I am looking to change subs to venture out into some of the non-mainstream brands. I want to stay with just one 12" and my current monoblock is a JL 500/1 Slash series. I do not want to upgrade my amp just yet, nor do I know how much more my electrical system will allow (2009 Acura TSX....also running a JL 300/4 for mids and highs, which obviously adds to the overall power consumption). I want a sub that is tight and accurate, but also hits with authority and is relatively loud (considering having only 500 watts for the sub). I'm not an SPL junkie, but when I am in the mood I do like it depending on what I am listening to. I like well defined bass. I listen to A LOT of metal, so I need something very tight and punchy, but I do like my fair share of hip hop and dubstep. I definitely want to stay with a SEALED box. I've tried ported, and while it served me well for a while, I keep going back to sealed. I just like the way it sounds. I have been reading a lot about Sundown SA series, but it seems like that is mainly an SPL woofer...correct me if I am wrong, though. I am just super curious about them. I realize I would be under powering the SA-12 a bit, but I have read reviews of people putting 500 watts on them and being plenty happy. Again, it will be SEALED. What about CT Sounds? AD Designs? Hertz (although becoming more mainstream)? Or any other brands I should be considering. This is getting a little long winded, but let me know what other info I am leaving out to better help you help me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith77 Posted August 4, 2016 Report Share Posted August 4, 2016 What sub do you have now? The SA sub is not an SPL sub it will work perfect for what you want also. Also what is you budget? Thats cool. Im way too old to be upset by shit like that. Your name is winston. Your own parents hated you even before you were born. My penis is bigger than your penis I'm far from loud and my roof/headliner flaps around like Adam's ass on a windy day. I think it depends more on the structure of the vehicle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soccerballzs Posted August 4, 2016 Report Share Posted August 4, 2016 Run SQL Jeep Commander here on single 12. Run DC Audio Level 5 in SQL Box. Can play soft and can rip the back of your neck off. It is all in the box. Ampere Audio 3800 on single 12 here. http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/garage/vehicle/2438-jeep-commander/I Pioneer P99RSAmpere 38002-Ampere 125/44-6.5 inch Hertz HSK XL Mids4-8 inch JL Audio ZR Midwoofer 2-5.25 Satori Mids2-Morel Tweeters, 2 Hertz Milles 3 inch on A pillars2-Hertz Silk tweeters DC Audio Level 5/12 Skyhigh Wire Mechman 320 XS Power D3100MO Funniest Thread of the Year 2013: http://www.stevemead...dy-being-a-pos/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melton723 Posted August 4, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2016 What sub do you have now? The SA sub is not an SPL sub it will work perfect for what you want also. Also what is you budget? Probably between the lower/mid $200-$400 range. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melton723 Posted August 4, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2016 Run SQL Jeep Commander here on single 12. Run DC Audio Level 5 in SQL Box. Can play soft and can rip the back of your neck off. It is all in the box. Ampere Audio 3800 on single 12 here. Awesome. I will check those out. Thanks for the tips. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melton723 Posted August 4, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2016 What sub do you have now? The SA sub is not an SPL sub it will work perfect for what you want also. Also what is you budget? Sorry, just realized I didn't answer your first question. I currently have a 12" JL W3v3. I have used JL for a long time and I am just bored with it now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith77 Posted August 4, 2016 Report Share Posted August 4, 2016 If it was me I would be looking into the Fi Q (http://www.ficaraudio.com/product/q-series-q12/) You will be running low power to it as its rated for 1500w rms but you could always upgrade power later. Also you have the option of the high QTS for sealed box application Thats cool. Im way too old to be upset by shit like that. Your name is winston. Your own parents hated you even before you were born. My penis is bigger than your penis I'm far from loud and my roof/headliner flaps around like Adam's ass on a windy day. I think it depends more on the structure of the vehicle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyblack76 Posted August 4, 2016 Report Share Posted August 4, 2016 ^^^ beat me. Fi Q, with the high QTS kicker. Edit- welcome to the forum OP. Also, drop SQL. Sounds as meh as saying trunk wall. SMD SUPER SELLER The Burban Build Blazer Build sold Acura trunk build sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melton723 Posted August 5, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2016 If it was me I would be looking into the Fi Q (http://www.ficaraudio.com/product/q-series-q12/) You will be running low power to it as its rated for 1500w rms but you could always upgrade power later. Also you have the option of the high QTS for sealed box application Hmm... Fi Q...ok cool! I will check those out. Thanks for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melton723 Posted August 5, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2016 ^^^ beat me. Fi Q, with the high QTS kicker. Edit- welcome to the forum OP. Also, drop SQL. Sounds as meh as saying trunk wall. Thanks man. And noted about the SQL thing haha. Didn't really know it was a "thing" until I saw recently a lot of people throwing that term around on the internet, so figured I'd use it Seems to be a made up term I gather. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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