audioque has some nice stof at good price.
My brand that I use a lot is Image Dynamics.
You cant just go by what every one uses or like.
It is your pref in so meny ways.
There is is a long list of brands.
Like Fi and AA are in the same hose
As ID make some of arc audio subs.
I can go on and on.
It still falls back to what u like and you u like dealing with.
hope that helps some what lol. good luck tho with what ever you get.