[lizardking]

Looking to change out my current single 12" subwoofer the JL 12W3V3. I'm looking for SQ with a minor hint of SPL, but more concerned with accuracy. I would be feeding the Subwoofer 350watts at 4ohm and 550 at 2ohm. Sealed box at 1.2fcu-ft.

Current Setup
Scan-Speak Ring Tweeters
Scan-Speak 10f's
Scan-Speak 7" Revs

Considering -
Image IDQ12 D4
Arc Audio Black 12 D4
SI BM MK IV
Scan-Speak 32w Rev
Peerless XXLS 12"

 

[shutmdown]

I think you should get the w6 if you can. I think most people who want a "hint" of bass are actually closet bassheads. The W6 has the ability to get loud when you need it to and in my opinion it also is a great SQ sub.

 

[lizardking]

I do like some bass, but too damn old for a W6 output. The W3 can be a bit much.

 

[lizardking]

Anyone else. I already have the Arc Black on it's way...thinking maybe something else to compare.

 

[teldzc1]

JBL W12gti. Don't let the looks put you off, it really does sound great on all kinds of music.

 

[lizardking]

Mounting depth is crazy on those....reminds of the Morel Primo woofers. I'm limited to around 6.25" with a 7" magnet for depth. Deeper with a smaller magnet.

 

[miniSQ]

I am thinking about this one for my next sub...anyone wanna buy my HATs?

https://www.madisoundspeakerstore.c...s/scanspeak-discovery-30w/4558t-12-subwoofer/
1 cf sealed box..with the option of going with a PR.

 

[lizardking]

I actually had that subwoofer and never got to install it before selling it. love the 17hz fs rating and 1.0cf box rating.

 

[lizardking]

Read some pretty decent reviews of the Arc black on here. Seems to be a pretty decent contender in the SQ realm.

 

[The ///Man]

IDQ is a damn fine choice given your requirements.

 

[RandomBeat]

hetrtz hx300d?

 

[sunshinefc3s]

Most of these seem to spec for smaller sealed enclosures.

 

[teldzc1]

From what I've heard, you'll be cool with the Arc Black.

 

[gijoe]

Flat response sounds dull and boring. It may win competitions, but it isn't fun. Why did I say that? It's much better to get as much clean bass as you can afford and turn it down, then it is to ask too much out of a lesser setup. I used the old IDQs and loved them, but I wouldn't have been happy with just one. If you're stuck on one sub, that enclosure, and that power, get the one with the most excursion.

 

[The ///Man]

I think that's debatable. I went from 2 idmax 12's in a big ported to 1 12 sealed, to 2 IDQ10s sealed, and now to 2 more "SQ" oriented sub's and it all because I just had way too much and it was too much to tame it. My current sub's aren't as loud as any of the other setups, but they are still plenty loud. I run them at maybe 25%

 

[Golden Ear]

Have you looked into the illusion audio c12 yet? I'm running one in my Tahoe off 560 watts myself and it sounds very good. It is definitely an sq sub but can get louder than I care to listen to it. I bought mine used for $400 and I've seen a few others pop up in the classifieds.

 

[Hoptologist]

but can get louder than I care to listen to it

One's too much bass for ya, is it? Guess I'll return that second C12 I was going to send you for Christmas. :surprised:

 

[TadCat]

JBL W12gti. Don't let the looks put you off, it really does sound great on all kinds of music.

The gtis are fantastic, I love mine.. And they can do everything, in, ported, ap, sealed, he'll they could play midbass if you could fit them in the doors. They're also very efficient and just sound good. And op, if you cant fit a gti you might want to look into stereo integrity's bm mkiv.. Phenomenal sq sub with a small box requirement and shallow mounting depth. Also not too much output

 

[HiRezAudio]

Grab a copy of WinISD and model several subs to get an idea of how they might perform. Also if you are changing the driver, you should consider changing the box too. I was looking to replace my 8" until I modeled it in WinISD and found that if I just ported my current box I get flat response down to 30Hz without ugly group delay past 40. My amp won't have to work as hard after the mod is done.

 

[lizardking]

I have a new box coming that is custom made for my RAM 2500 that will fit under my rear seat on the passenger side. I've ran the IDQ's and for sure one of my favs and priced dirt cheap IMHO. However, pretty excited to hear the black since it seems to get rave reviews on here. I'm also dying to try that ScanSpeak 32w.