ULTIMATE SPL for $750!?

 

Bronze Member
Username: Chodecz

Post Number: 21
Registered: Sep-04
Hi guys,

I know you probably get a lot of these stupid posts asking for miracles for little money, etc. But I would just like to know what some of you really experienced guys would buy if you wanted ULTIMATE SPL for $750.

Btw... $750 to spend on 2nd hand sub(s) off eBay and to build an enclosure.

One 15" sub or maybe two? What power, etc. What enclosure spec?

I read ages ago how Glasswolf got extreme bass out of some old Cerwin Vega subs for little money, don't suppose anyone (or him) could offer me advice to achieve similar results. I know you really experienced guys will want to keep valuable knowledge/secrets to yourselves, and not give it easily out to newbies. But I am a platinum member here and am really into car audio, I'm even considering enroling in a sound tech degree at uni.

Drop me a line on MSN messenger (chodecz@hotmail.com) if you want.

ANY advice will be greatly appreciated.
P.S. I would like the bass SQ to be acceptable for a daily driver.
 

Gold Member
Username: Southernrebel

Monroe, Louisiana DD 9515d~~]...

Post Number: 4222
Registered: Mar-04
$750 for just subs?

or $750 for sub/amp/box/wires?
 

Silver Member
Username: Qbenjamin

Florida

Post Number: 224
Registered: Nov-06
1 Kicker Solo X
3 Orion H2 15.4 Subs
 

Bronze Member
Username: Chodecz

Post Number: 22
Registered: Sep-04
$750 to spend on 2nd hand subs and to build an enclosure.
 

Silver Member
Username: Shortysetnies

Rock Vegas, NC US

Post Number: 941
Registered: Mar-06
I'm runnin a 15" arsenal ($250), kicker zx750.1 ($200 refurb), wiring ($100), box ($100) and you still have money left over.
 

Silver Member
Username: Oneracistguy

TWO EGG, FL USA

Post Number: 196
Registered: Sep-06
1 brand new atomic apx 15 or 18 and ull have money left over for an enclosure
 

Gold Member
Username: Drivingreckless

DD 9515f, USA

Post Number: 2771
Registered: Apr-06
id say a DD 9915 if u can find one used for tht price
or those atomics mentioned
or RE MT
or solo x 18
 

Gold Member
Username: Frkkevin

Resonant Engineering..., Fort Worth... Email

Post Number: 2837
Registered: Nov-05
you can get a pair of RE MTs for that price.. if your good at scavaging :-)
 

Silver Member
Username: Oneracistguy

TWO EGG, FL USA

Post Number: 197
Registered: Sep-06
the apx will be about 450+shipping maybe lil over 500 shipped for new 250 is plenlty for a box
 

Gold Member
Username: Southernrebel

Monroe, Louisiana DD 9515d~~]...

Post Number: 4223
Registered: Mar-04
$750 for just sub(s) and a box????

dam...you could get a VERY nice new sub.

Here is what i would go:

1) go ahead and hold ~$100 to build your own box.

2) use the remaining $650 on sub(s)....call DD and order a 9515F.
 

Gold Member
Username: Cenus

Hicksville, Ohio

Post Number: 2828
Registered: Jan-05
http://cgi.ebay.com/DIGITAL-DESIGNS-9918-MONSTER-SUBWOOFER-DD-AUDIO-18-SUB_W0QQi temZ260077935794QQihZ016QQcategoryZ18805QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem thats all you need, just make sure you have ATLEAST 3000watts to push it.
 

Gold Member
Username: Frkkevin

Resonant Engineering..., Fort Worth... Email

Post Number: 2839
Registered: Nov-05
or if your interested in a 15" MT .. $345 shipped
 

Silver Member
Username: Devastation101

Audioque SD2.5-ville, HENDERSON, NC VP of 15 Wan...

Post Number: 867
Registered: Feb-06
what kinda amp do you have to power $750 worth of subs?
 

Silver Member
Username: Oneracistguy

TWO EGG, FL USA

Post Number: 198
Registered: Sep-06
u selling one jack?
 

Bronze Member
Username: Chodecz

Post Number: 23
Registered: Sep-04
Thanks for the replies guys!!

I'll be either powering the sub(s) with a total of 1200wrms or 1600wrms.. no more.
 

Silver Member
Username: Mgbcs

Lincoln, Nebraska

Post Number: 254
Registered: Dec-06
You really can't power a $750 sub with that many watts. You'd be better of spending some of that money on a better amp...
 

Gold Member
Username: Cenus

Hicksville, Ohio

Post Number: 2834
Registered: Jan-05
with that amount of power i'd say get a AA havoc, comparable to the 9500, but needs less power.
 

Bronze Member
Username: Chodecz

Post Number: 24
Registered: Sep-04
Any more power and i'll need to upgrade my electrical system :-(

I'm sure 1600wrms is ample if the enclosure is well suited.

How do you guys rate Shocker Extreme 15" subs???
 

Gold Member
Username: Cenus

Hicksville, Ohio

Post Number: 2837
Registered: Jan-05
a shocker xtreme would be comparable a DD3500 series, i'd say in a good box with plenty of power easily do low 140's.
 

Bronze Member
Username: Chodecz

Post Number: 25
Registered: Sep-04
I have been offered a 2nd hand 15" Shocker for about $160,, would that money be better spent on a DD sub???
 

Bronze Member
Username: •cam•

Post Number: 72
Registered: Nov-06
the ed 13av.2? that thing looks like a monster. if it was me i would just use the money you're gonna save to get a ho alternator and batteries n all that stuff. two of those 13av.2 each on a nine.1 would be pretty sweet.
 

Silver Member
Username: Usask8er1

15 Orion H2 powered by..., 4 15 IDSPL &... 15 INCH WANGERS

Post Number: 602
Registered: Jun-05
You started with 750 and now your looking at a 160 dollar sub. Well i dont know of any sub that is over 500 each that has an rms at 1600 or less. It kinda sucks buying a powerful sub and not having the juice for it. Either get plans to upgrade electrical and amp or just get cheaper but it may not be as loud as you want. When you ask for "ULTIMATE SPL" you need a high powered amp too. For what you have to power with I think a good sub for you would be a RE XXX or a new FI Q. Great subs just not the ultimate.
 

Silver Member
Username: Impala63rag

Post Number: 371
Registered: Sep-06
resonant engineering

http://cgi.ebay.com/2X-15-Resonant-Engineering-HCs_W0QQitemZ150083937935QQihZ005 QQcategoryZ18804QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
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