The illusion c10 and c12 seem to be the popular choices around here but over your budget. Might be able to find a used one. You also have the JL 10 & 12tw3 which are excellent. And you have the new hertz sub which i believe is a copy of the JL.

 

All of this.

I have the JL 10TW3 in one car and it's not bad at all, especially for the size. For another build, I want to do better and debating between the 12TW3 and Illusion C12. Illusion is 3x the cost, but wondering if it's 3x better.

The Automobile Evo seems like a strong contender against the 12TW3 too, similar price.

 

I snatched up 2 of these. Havent used em yet. But they suppose to be good.

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I snatched up 2 of these. Havent used em yet. But they suppose to be good.

If you only need one I can give the other one a good home....

 

Some really good options have been mentioned already. I have been really impressed with Automobile EVO series for shallow mount subs. I grabbed one on a whim to check out and i was really impressed with their performance and not just performance for a shallow mount

 

The mag v4s are great but iirc, they won't take the power like you think they are going to.

 

I've been reading up on them. But only find reviews. I've been meaning to hit up SI for specs and bix recommendations but I haven't got around to it. My plan was sealed 1cbft each on 1k each.

 

1 cube each. Not designed for ported enclosures. I think their rated for 600wrms, but it might have been 500. It's been a long while since I had one.

 

I thought they were rated 1k 😮‍💨

 

Mag v4s TS
Re: 3.9 Ohms
Le: 0.76 mH
Fs: 29 Hz
Vas: 75 liters
Sd: 490 cm^2
BL: 14.0
Qms: 4.0
Qes: .494
Qts: .44
SPL: 87.6
Mms: 135 g
Xmax: 20mm
Xsus: 22mm

https://web.archive.org/web/20081205070008/http://stereointegrity.com/forums/3182-post14.html

1000 @ 1 cuft
750 @ 1.25 cu ft
600 a 1.5 cu ft

 

I'll just gracefully place this here. 2nd day in a row.😃

 

I was just thinking of that video and that someone should post it. If I recall correctly, the JL came out on top.

 

They look and feel brand new. I just got back from the guys warehouse haha. Surround feels great and the speaker itself feels super stiff.

 

Seller has factory boxes? I was thinking about buying one, was worried about shipping.

 

This would be one to consider with known build quality

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They were too good of a deal to pass up.😃

 

Arc Audio A12

 

Wish I could have afforded a set of those. He raised the price after you got em.

 

Apparently he still has em. Only us weirdos are buying them. 🫨 send him an offer worst he can say is no.

 

That guy is smoking crack. These weren't $1500 new. 650 +250 shipping buy it now. I can't find the original retail price but I think it was around 400.

But hey, xbl^2 and .76 mh inductance. Sounds like it could be a good front sub I would have to model it but it could be a good ib under seat midbass since you have a pair of them.

 

That guy is smoking crack. These weren't $1500 new. 650 +250 shipping buy it now. I can't find the original retail price but I think it was around 400.

But hey, xbl^2 and .76 mh inductance. Sounds like it could be a good front sub I would have to model it but it could be a good ib under seat midbass since you have a pair of them.

Dude!!! don't give me ideas. 🫨 lol I didn't even think of a front sub. I told him they didn't cost 1500 he brushed me off though. I paid 400 for both. 😃

 

Tossing my vote out there. I'm currently running a JL12TW3 in my Jeep install- I can't recommend it enough.

 

I don't have much experience with shallow subwoofers, only a few like the kenwood excelon, fosgate P3 shallow 10 & 12, JBL Club, and the JL TW5 13.5"

Hands down the most impressive (& the most expensive) of the bunch was the TW5 13.

Now FWIW IMHO and IIRC (its been over 8 years since I had it) it was very good for SQ but really bad for 60hz and lower. I used it in a compact sedan in a JL audio built-to-spec box.

all the other subs I listed don't even come close. But once I tried a shallow subwoofer, I went straight back to traditional subwoofers, my logic (and ears) keep telling me you can't manipulate the physics of audio/sound with a shallow subwoofer.

 

Not sure it was mentioned yet but if I read correctly you have experience with Alpine Type-Rs, why not just stick with that. Their new shallow mount Type-R was number one on my list for my truck install but the wife wouldn't green light $650 for a single speaker; It falls within your price range though (Alpine RS-W12D2). I also looked at the Rockford Fosgate T1S (about $499 for a 12") but opted against it. I ended up going cheaper and getting the Kicker CompRT for $179....now I am wishing I got two. Good luck.

 

IM 53 and been with my wife since I was 16. She has bought a new 2006 Honda Accord, 2010 Honda Accord, and currently drives a 2015 Mazda Miata convertible. All that time I have been driving a 2000 Silverado since about 2007. We have put 4 daughters through college, 1 with a Masters, the two youngest about to start grad school, daughter 2 getting married this October..... needless to say, Ive not really gotten EXACTLY what Ive wanted. So, this past Summer I finally got a 2006 C6 Corvette. It is immaculate and I want the system to be what I want. I have the Hertz MPK 165.3 mids and Tweets up front, and have a makeshift box with the type r currently installed. I want the box to not look so much like a box, I want it to blend in with the car.

This is why I prefer a shallow mount that takes up a smaller footprint. I am using Rockford t750xbd that will do 750 watts at 2ohms, and the Rockford T400X4AD to run those mids and tweets. Both of those amps also have a small footprint with the Dayton DSP-408.

Since I have the best wife ever, she is giving me the go ahead to do this the way I want since she knows how long Ive waited for this car. So I am not against any particular speaker, IM just wanting some opinions on what is a damn good sub at my price range that is going to take up a small footprint.

The tops on the se cars come off and go in the trunk and I will not compromise the ability to do so. And at 53, I listen fairly loud, but certainly not like I did at 23. I could put two in if I wanted , I just doubt I will need two.

Thank for all the input. I am intrigued by those Stereo Integrity Magv4's mentioned at the top of the thread, but it does worry me a little uying a sub that has sat for 15 years in a wharehouse. They look great, price seems ok.... but I will be pissed if I jumped on those and they had issues from sitting so long.

I am also intrigued by the JL Audio 12tw3. IM sure either way I go they will be a good sub, but the Stereo Integrity would be about 2 for the price of the 1 JL Audio.

Anyone want to go in on those SI and split the cost? I really only need 1.

 

He also selling them separately. Supposedly he still has 12 of them place a bid for one and see if it goes through for you. Or send him an offer. I'm sure he'll sell it for 200$

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I dont see the specs on these. Are these 4ohm DVC?

 

Ebay listing has a single for$160 plus 42 shipping. I am on fence, yet the age and deterioration of rubber bits is a big concern. 15 years is alot.

 

Ebay listing has a single for$160 plus 42 shipping. I am on fence, yet the age and deterioration of rubber bits is a big concern. 15 years is alot.

I dont know for sure... but my type R's in my truck are probably 15 years old and Ive no problem with them.
My very first home stereo after being married was bought in 1990. It had 3 way tower speakers in them with a 12 inch woofer... I finally tossed them last year. I had them in my garage for years and they were still great sounding. I just didnt need them any longer... but think about that...... those things were 31 years old and still sounded good.

 

The only came in 2ohm DVC flavor

 

thats fine, the Rockford amp is 1ohm stable. You have contact info for the guy you bought from..... cell or email?

 

Nvm

 

Nvm

 

What about the Stereo Integrity BM MKIV? No longer made but occasionally you can find some in the wild.

 

Are we considering shallow mount subs as being under 6 inches mounting depth? You can find real 12's that are under 6 which should have better tonal qualities opposed to shallow mount woofers.

 

I guess I should have stated Im looking for something that takes up about 1 cubic foot of space. I dont want a box that is going up very high behind my seats in me Corvette as I need the top to still fit back there.

 

This has just a tad over 6".

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