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sub advice wanted
Posted: Sat Jul 07, 2007 10:38 am
by kmvibe
I'm changing my subwoofer setup from 2 10's to one high-performance 12". My choices are Diamond Audio d3 or d6 or Alpine type r. I'm going to be running 500 watts RMS. I perfer to have it in a ported box. What's your suggestions?Kenny
Re: sub advice wanted (kmvibe)
Posted: Sat Jul 07, 2007 11:25 am
by Celtic_Curse
Go with a Kicker hahaha. Sorry I would say the Alpine R subs are mono put all that power into one. Just my opinion.
Posted: Sat Jul 07, 2007 11:19 pm
by Sublimewind
Both are great subs, it's really up to you.. You are pushing the lower limit if of the power handling of the subs with only 500w though...
Re: (Sublimewind)
Posted: Sun Jul 08, 2007 10:06 am
by kmvibe
Thanks for your replies. I actually considered Kicker and MTX. I like the sound of the Alpine and Diamond Audio. The subs are rated as:Alpine Type R 12 dual 4 ohm (500 rms)Diamond Audio D3 12" dual 4 ohm (400 rms)Diamond Audio D6 12" dual 4 ohm (600 rms)I should be OK pushing any one of these subs with a Polk Audio C500.1 monoblock rated 500 watts rms at 2 ohms. Do you agree?Kenny
Re: sub advice wanted (kmvibe)
Posted: Sun Jul 08, 2007 2:14 pm
by viberationz
I have Alpine Type R's throughout my car. But I have 2 - 10", as well all 4 door speakers in the bincy Type R's, and tweeters. Can't complain - I won 1st place in competition (withen my class ofcourse).
Re: sub advice wanted (viberationz)
Posted: Sun Jul 08, 2007 9:19 pm
by Sublimewind
Quote, originally posted by viberationz »I have Alpine Type R's throughout my car. But I have 2 - 10", as well all 4 door speakers in the bincy Type R's, and tweeters. Can't complain - I won 1st place in competition (withen my class ofcourse).We need pics of this, of course...
Re: (kmvibe)
Posted: Sun Jul 08, 2007 9:21 pm
by Sublimewind
Quote, originally posted by kmvibe »Thanks for your replies. I actually considered Kicker and MTX. I like the sound of the Alpine and Diamond Audio. The subs are rated as:Alpine Type R 12 dual 4 ohm (500 rms)Diamond Audio D3 12" dual 4 ohm (400 rms)Diamond Audio D6 12" dual 4 ohm (600 rms)I should be OK pushing any one of these subs with a Polk Audio C500.1 monoblock rated 500 watts rms at 2 ohms. Do you agree?KennyYeah, that won't be a problem, great choise on the amp BTW..!!
Re: sub advice wanted (Sublimewind)
Posted: Mon Jul 09, 2007 2:34 pm
by viberationz
I think I might have some in the garage. I actually had it taken out for about a month (Just the sub Box setup) because I kept finding it was in the way - couldn't haul too much with the hatch full. I don't know if I have pictures of all the door speaker set-ups.
http://forums.genvibe.com/zerothread?id=21382 It all seem's old to me now. I put it in just tonight for one last thrill of the BOOM BOOM before I trade off the car and sell everything with it!