[jatinpatel]

Hey all,

I have an 800 with the following ICE setup

HU-Alpine CDE102E

Front-Coustic 6"compos

Amplifier-Pioneer GMXxxxx Premier Series Amp with Bridged Rms power of 120W @ 4ohms

Sub-MTX Thunder 12"

Now the problem.

The Sub was donated to me by my friend which i want to return since its been quite a while since I am using it and hes got a third car now so thought he might need it.

This is also a reason for me to UPGRADE to something even better.
I have a Budget of-6-7k

Requirements-Sub should be able to go Low as well as get tight and punchy like the current MTX thunder which I have. I want a SQ Sub and not SPL.I want a sub which can blend in my setup it should gel in with my compos and should not get over them.
I sometimes do like to go loud But not SPL loud.
So i would like to have a Sub which has good SQ as well as can go Loud.

Music I hear-HipHop, Trance, Slow Hindi classics and English, Little bit of Rock, A.R Rahman Songs.


Subs I am considering and I am also open to more options:-

1.Mutant 10"
2.Polk Audio DB series 8"
3.Hertz Dieci 10" or 12"


Appreciate the help.

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[abhibh]

Originally Posted by jatinpatel

I have a Budget of-6-7k

If you can increase the budget by 1k u can get an iD CTX 12" for 8k. I have heard both POLK / Hertz and iD is anyday a better woofer than those. Also look at a few Blaupunkts / RF if you don't wanna spend 6-7k.

[jkdas]

Also remember you will get a good box and connectors. Add 2k for these.

[jatinpatel]

Actually I cant spend more than 6-7k as thats what my savings limit is.

For connectors i have Quick disconnect type connector from MX which I am currently using with my MTX sub.Planning to reuse that.

[abhibh]

Originally Posted by jatinpatel

Actually I cant spend more than 6-7k as thats what my savings limit is.

For connectors i have Quick disconnect type connector from MX which I am currently using with my MTX sub.Planning to reuse that.

Most entry level 12" will work well in 1cuft box. The MX connector will work fine.

If i have to pick a sub from the mentioned list in your budget. I would pick Hertz. But do check out RF and Blau if you can.

[jatinpatel]

any specifics in RF?

any other brand ka sub which i should look out for?

[jatinpatel]

Can anyone help?
I am looking forward to buy and install the sub by first week of feb.

[blackfire_9]

You could check out the punch series from rockford, their 12" would be well within your budget. I don't know how it fares against the punch series but you could also check out the jbl gto1214 sub 12" size. It would set you back by about 5-5.5K.

Drive safe.

[jatinpatel]

What size of sub would be better 10 or 12" ?

[panky12345]

12" would be anyday better than a 10"; but thats purely a matter of taste.

[jatinpatel]

@panky
i mean how 12" are better than 10"?
i mean 12 can go real loud while 10 can give nice SQ?

[fiesta_21]

My friend just bought a jbl cs1204b for Rs4500.It is connected to a sony amp(140W rms) and believe me the bass is kicking.
Anyway what was the Rms of the MTX sub you used and how was the bass?Was it to your liking.

[thelord]

jatin, a 12" would have better lower end response compared to its 10" variant.
I'd suggest you pick up the iD CTX for 8k. Haven't auditioned a better sub in that price bracket. Infinity Kappa 120.9 is another awesome sub but would cost on the greater side of 10k.

Blaupunkt GTw 1200 is another fine sub. Costs ~3.5 - 4k but it needs a slighter larger enclosure (1.2 cu ft) compared to an ID CTX (0.8-1cuft)

[jatinpatel]

@fiesta

the MTX sub rms rating is 150-250W
The bass is nice tight n punchy and when required it can go loud too without any fuss.

@the lord
If i spend any more than the given budget my parents will surely throw me out of the house..
I also auditioned the iD loved it very much it fits by bill perfecto but the budget is constraint.

[ramie2400]

you can also consider the JL Audio W1/V2 subwoofer its a SQ sub plays very well @minimum power