I'm looking for a 12" SQ sub for my new setup. It will likely be run from a Soundstream Rubicon II amp with a rated 300 WRMS available. It needs to be 4 ohm, and I'm willing to use either a sealed or a ported box, whichever suits best.
Now the catch, it needs to be available in SA as I don't wish to purchase from interstate. So that rules out brands such as PG, ID, Adire, Diamond, Hertz and many more.
The subs featured in the poll are at the top of my list, so if anyone has any comments on any of them I'd love to hear 'em. Also, any other sub suggestions would be good (I have considered others not on the list here).
Thanks!
Michael
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(POLL) 12" SQ subs available in SA
Started by Mickee, Feb 19 2004 11:47 PM
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Posted 20 February 2004 - 12:27 AM
whats your budget ?
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Posted 20 February 2004 - 05:16 AM
the dd2012.
you just can't beat a paper/fibre blend cone for SQ.
andthey're not power hungry, ran one of 240rms and it was plenty of bass.
you just can't beat a paper/fibre blend cone for SQ.
andthey're not power hungry, ran one of 240rms and it was plenty of bass.
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Posted 20 February 2004 - 08:40 AM
the boston is 2ohm but i voted it anyway 
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Posted 20 February 2004 - 10:25 AM
Blitz said:
whats your budget ?
pretty much anywhere up to around $800, but its flexible.
Claf_43 - The Boston website says that it's available in either 2 or 4 ohms. Do you know if the 4 ohm version can be got here in Adelaide?
Gooki - What type of box did you run the DD in?
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Posted 20 February 2004 - 10:32 AM
Alot of eastern state stores ship interstate.
I'd get an IDMAX with that budget, should just fit in, and is far better than the subs u listed
I'd get an IDMAX with that budget, should just fit in, and is far better than the subs u listed
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Posted 20 February 2004 - 01:15 PM
Yeah, I've had stuff shipped over before from interstate stores, but the problem arises when you need a warranty claim.
I've recently had an unpleasent experience having to ship a component back interstate for a warranty claim.
I just prefer to do business face to face, rather than over the phone. And it's good to support your local stores, god knows we need them here in SA!
I've recently had an unpleasent experience having to ship a component back interstate for a warranty claim.
I just prefer to do business face to face, rather than over the phone. And it's good to support your local stores, god knows we need them here in SA!
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Posted 20 February 2004 - 01:32 PM
the boston come in both 2 and 4ohm
4ohm is more common (i tryed to ger a 2ohm 10.5 and was going to have to wait)
damn fine sub!
4ohm is more common (i tryed to ger a 2ohm 10.5 and was going to have to wait)
damn fine sub!
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Selling Fudd an amp (for a fraction of the real price) that had been returned by Autobarn Geelong which had been incorrectly used by AB Geelong and turned out to be faulty when Fudd started using it.
Whilst he was given a new amp after it could not be fixed, he never acknowledged any of the assistance given and bitches to this day about it.
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Posted 20 February 2004 - 02:27 PM
I put the DD2012 in a 2cubic foot seald box.
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Posted 20 February 2004 - 02:27 PM
the car gear shop (no doubt you know them) seemed to have the 2ohm varities, although he should be able to order them without fuss anyway
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Posted 20 February 2004 - 02:38 PM
I voted the DLS, it should take advantage of the available power u have best?
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Posted 20 February 2004 - 09:20 PM
claf_43 said:
the car gear shop (no doubt you know them) seemed to have the 2ohm varities, although he should be able to order them without fuss anyway
Yeah, I contacted him today. He can get the 4 ohm version no probs.
Bodyjar - I'm searching for the best possible SQ. I don't really need it to go all that loud. The Rubicon II amps have a reputation for being pretty gutsy. The 300 WRMS rating is at 12.5 V, so I'd expect to get a bit more than that while driving. I figured this would be plenty to drive any of the subs above to decent levels. The good thing about the DLS is that it's easy for me to audition. Car Toys usually have them already in boxes, so I'm sure I'd be able to audition it in my car.
Thanks for all the comments, keep em coming!
Do any of the other SA members have any other sub suggestions that they know I can get in SA?
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Posted 20 February 2004 - 10:16 PM
Complete Audio at Tea Tree Gully are now Image Dynamics dealers, give Big Ange a call.
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Posted 20 February 2004 - 11:14 PM
The 2012 is only a $349 sub, albeit a damn fine $349 sub, also look at the 2512 and 3512 they fit budget-wise.
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Posted 21 February 2004 - 11:57 AM
I've dealt with Ange for years, great to hear he's taken on ID.
That means the IDQ12" is now up on my list too.
That means the IDQ12" is now up on my list too.
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