10" SQ(sorta) sub recommendations please

[prodigal_son]

I want to add a 10" sub in a sealed box to my Jeep Wrangler. I'll power it with an Alpine MRV-M500 amp I have, wiring will all be up to par. The rest of the system is pretty modest, Alpine head with an Alpine KTP-445A feeding 5.25" Polks in the dash and 6.5" Polks in the sound bar. I listen to mostly rock or Alt and my lady friend is more a country music fan. I'm willing to spend as much as $300 but would rather spend $200. Sound quality with some ability to thump from a kickdrum or whatever, is what I want. To muddy the water, should I be thinking about a 12?

Thanks for all feedback!

[ToNasty]

Sub size wont matter. It's all in the enclosure 

[prodigal_son]

So if I'm just using a simple sealed box built strong and tight to the manufacturers dimensions I should be good, or are you telling me something else? I'm thinking that the size box I will need won't tax the limits of 3/4" MDF glued, screwed, and caulked.

[ToNasty]

Yup. Build the box to the manufacturers spec. Or model it in enclosure software and build it 

[prodigal_son]

52 minutes ago, ToNasty said:

Yup. Build the box to the manufacturers spec. Or model it in enclosure software and build it 

Thanks ToNasty, I'm planning on following manufacturers spec. I'm considering a JL Audio 10W3v3-4 or Infinity Kappa 1000W. Have you got an opinion that you would be willing to share?

[Mike4068]

Alpine type r is really good on a budget. 

[slowfkncar]

Rock,alt & country?

Image dynamics Q is what comes to mind, they are tight & fast with good transient response well beyond the price range, same with the idmax but imhe with both woofers, the Q is better for sq.

[ToNasty]

2 hours ago, prodigal_son said:

Thanks ToNasty, I'm planning on following manufacturers spec. I'm considering a JL Audio 10W3v3-4 or Infinity Kappa 1000W. Have you got an opinion that you would be willing to share?

I'm not a fan of jl but I will admit jl subs to sound pretty good and I know a ton of people using them in their sq setups.  

[prodigal_son]

Just want to thank those of you who offered input!