SQ sub with Eclipse XA1000

jaibir · 8th June 2009, 21:53

Folks,

Finally I'm getting to the last stage of my Swift's ICE upgrade: the mono amp and sub. Have already decided on the Eclipse XA1000 as I'm getting a brilliant deal on one. Now wondering which sub to put with it. My current install is: Eclipse CD3100, JBL 1004, Illusion 6.1 Electra, JBL GTO937. I mainly listen to rock (full spectrum from Simon & Garfunkel to moderately heavy metal like Iron Maiden) along with some bits and bobs of instrumental, pop etc. I'm looking for an SQ sub (no boom boom), preferably a 10". If there is an under-seat option, that would be ideal. My budget for the Sub + enclosure + wiring + install is 10-12k. The amp is outside this. Suggestions on which sub would be much appreciated.

Many thanks,
Jaibir

abhinav.gupta88 · 8th June 2009, 22:01

Ground Zero 30T is a good option for you.
rated 400w rms and is a 4 ohm SVC.
8k
Plus you should have the enclosure and wiring for around 4-5k. And you'll be good to go.

Contact Bass&Trouble.

akbaree · 8th June 2009, 22:11

You may like to check JL. You can try JL 10W1V2-4. Your amp will have more power than this sub will ever need. If you are okay to stretch your budget, you cal try W3 as well. But W1v2 is the slimmer of two and may fit in most compact installations (as mentioned by you).

Note: Although I have heard W3, but I haven't heard W1. I am suggesting purely from my W3 experience, the brand value, and reviews from Crutchfield.

superbhikari · 9th June 2009, 00:19

Congrats on the great Eclipse Mono Amp. I think you should audition the ID CTX 12" sub. It will be perfectly under your budget + will satisfy your requirements. Pure SQ it is on the Eclipse XA 1000. I just auditioned it on my setup yesterday.
Contact the ID dealer/distributor to find out if it's available in 10". I am afraid it is not.

jaibir · 9th June 2009, 12:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by abhinav.gupta88

Ground Zero 30T is a good option for you.
rated 400w rms and is a 4 ohm SVC.
8k
Plus you should have the enclosure and wiring for around 4-5k. And you'll be good to go.

Contact Bass&Trouble.

Thanks Abbinav. Considered that but would really prefer a 10 incher if possible

Quote:

Originally Posted by akbaree

You may like to check JL. You can try JL 10W1V2-4. Your amp will have more power than this sub will ever need. If you are okay to stretch your budget, you cal try W3 as well. But W1v2 is the slimmer of two and may fit in most compact installations (as mentioned by you).

Thanks Akbaree. Any idea if its available in Mumbai? Also, how does it compare to the IDQ 10"?

Quote:

Originally Posted by superbhikari

Congrats on the great Eclipse Mono Amp. I think you should audition the ID CTX 12" sub. It will be perfectly under your budget + will satisfy your requirements. Pure SQ it is on the Eclipse XA 1000. I just auditioned it on my setup yesterday.

Thanks Superbhikari. Any idea how this compares to the IDQ 10"? Thats available here for not too much more money (~2k extra).

Jaibir

abhibh · 9th June 2009, 12:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by jaibir

Thanks Superbhikari. Any idea how this compares to the IDQ 10"? Thats available here for not too much more money (~2k extra).
Jaibir

I am sure iDCTX is available in 10". Not sure of the price though. From what i have heard IDQ and iDCTX are different subs. Are you buying sub from US ?

abhinav.gupta88 · 9th June 2009, 12:44

ID CTX 10 inch = 7800/7900

karankapoor · 9th June 2009, 12:53

IDCTX 10" is very much available and is priced 7800/- from what i have heard about it is a pure value for money sub.

Contact gunbir he can arrange one for you in mumbai.

jaibir · 9th June 2009, 16:14

The IDQ10 is available for ~10.5k in Mumbai. Wouldnt that be a better buy than a CTX at 7.8k? I wouldnt mind extending the budget if its a substantially better sub. If the differences are small, will stick with the cheaper option.

abhibh · 9th June 2009, 17:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by jaibir

The IDQ10 is available for ~10.5k in Mumbai. Wouldnt that be a better buy than a CTX at 7.8k? I wouldnt mind extending the budget if its a substantially better sub. If the differences are small, will stick with the cheaper option.

Which IDQ version is available ? V2 or V3 ?

karankapoor · 9th June 2009, 17:31

Abhi i think it is V2 version, Yes go for it and that's a good deal you are getting there (this model use to retails @ $160 in the US) . Is it with B&W.

jaibir · 9th June 2009, 18:18

It is the V2 version. I'll have to check on the B&W - I think its with warranty but not sure

abhinav.gupta88 · 9th June 2009, 18:58

It must be with warranty considering its with bill

low_bass_makker · 10th June 2009, 00:36

Audition a few subs before buying. You might end up with something else.

superbhikari · 10th June 2009, 00:50

That's too tempting price for an IDQ sub. Go for it if you like it. I find CTX more to my liking/taste than IDQ though. But that's me. Audition both and then decide.

8th June 2009, 21:53	#1
jaibir BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 317 Thanked: 50 Times	SQ sub with Eclipse XA1000 Folks, Finally I'm getting to the last stage of my Swift's ICE upgrade: the mono amp and sub. Have already decided on the Eclipse XA1000 as I'm getting a brilliant deal on one. Now wondering which sub to put with it. My current install is: Eclipse CD3100, JBL 1004, Illusion 6.1 Electra, JBL GTO937. I mainly listen to rock (full spectrum from Simon & Garfunkel to moderately heavy metal like Iron Maiden) along with some bits and bobs of instrumental, pop etc. I'm looking for an SQ sub (no boom boom), preferably a 10". If there is an under-seat option, that would be ideal. My budget for the Sub + enclosure + wiring + install is 10-12k. The amp is outside this. Suggestions on which sub would be much appreciated. Many thanks, Jaibir
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8th June 2009, 22:01	#2
abhinav.gupta88 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Delhi , India Posts: 4,092 Thanked: 325 Times View My Garage	Ground Zero 30T is a good option for you. rated 400w rms and is a 4 ohm SVC. 8k Plus you should have the enclosure and wiring for around 4-5k. And you'll be good to go. Contact Bass&Trouble.
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8th June 2009, 22:11	#3
akbaree BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Ahmedabad Posts: 613 Thanked: 107 Times View My Garage	You may like to check JL. You can try JL 10W1V2-4. Your amp will have more power than this sub will ever need. If you are okay to stretch your budget, you cal try W3 as well. But W1v2 is the slimmer of two and may fit in most compact installations (as mentioned by you). Note: Although I have heard W3, but I haven't heard W1. I am suggesting purely from my W3 experience, the brand value, and reviews from Crutchfield.
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9th June 2009, 00:19	#4
superbhikari BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Muzaffarnagar Posts: 465 Thanked: 228 Times	Congrats on the great Eclipse Mono Amp. I think you should audition the ID CTX 12" sub. It will be perfectly under your budget + will satisfy your requirements. Pure SQ it is on the Eclipse XA 1000. I just auditioned it on my setup yesterday. Contact the ID dealer/distributor to find out if it's available in 10". I am afraid it is not.
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9th June 2009, 12:44	#7
abhinav.gupta88 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Delhi , India Posts: 4,092 Thanked: 325 Times View My Garage	ID CTX 10 inch = 7800/7900
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9th June 2009, 12:53	#8
karankapoor Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: in the car!!! Posts: 1,675 Thanked: 6 Times	IDCTX 10" is very much available and is priced 7800/- from what i have heard about it is a pure value for money sub. Contact gunbir he can arrange one for you in mumbai.
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9th June 2009, 16:14	#9
jaibir BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 317 Thanked: 50 Times	The IDQ10 is available for ~10.5k in Mumbai. Wouldnt that be a better buy than a CTX at 7.8k? I wouldnt mind extending the budget if its a substantially better sub. If the differences are small, will stick with the cheaper option.
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9th June 2009, 17:31	#11
karankapoor Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: in the car!!! Posts: 1,675 Thanked: 6 Times	Abhi i think it is V2 version, Yes go for it and that's a good deal you are getting there (this model use to retails @ $160 in the US) . Is it with B&W. Last edited by karankapoor : 9th June 2009 at 17:36.
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9th June 2009, 18:18	#12
jaibir BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 317 Thanked: 50 Times	It is the V2 version. I'll have to check on the B&W - I think its with warranty but not sure
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9th June 2009, 18:58	#13
abhinav.gupta88 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Delhi , India Posts: 4,092 Thanked: 325 Times View My Garage	It must be with warranty considering its with bill
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10th June 2009, 00:36	#14
low_bass_makker Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Faridabad Posts: 6,815 Thanked: 305 Times View My Garage	Audition a few subs before buying. You might end up with something else.
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10th June 2009, 00:50	#15
superbhikari BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Muzaffarnagar Posts: 465 Thanked: 228 Times	That's too tempting price for an IDQ sub. Go for it if you like it. I find CTX more to my liking/taste than IDQ though. But that's me. Audition both and then decide.
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