decision on sub(s)

[lithium 358]

came across SSA today while shopping for some news subs. i have a kenwood excelon amp which pushes 600rms x1 at 2ohms and its 1ohm stable but with no power rating. i posted on crutchfield.com and by chance someone mensioned the ssa icon 12" that he heard. i dont think i have the power for that sub.... i listen to metal and atternative rock. so i goin for a sq or LSQ kind of set up. buget is $250 max.

i build my own box and understand box construction. my old subs where 3 12" kicker comps (my first system so dont bash me about them. lol)

just looking for something that will keep me satified for the next couple year while im at college. so this is basicly my only upgrade ill do to my system for the next 4 or more years.

i was led to believe that the only good stuff was the name brand (kicker alpine etc) so thats what i bought and i hate name brands.

i was look at a few option that seem fessible with my amp but im open to all ideas.

how are asendent subs i was looking at the arsenal AA 12 D4 for $175 which would leave me some money for a nice box.

ive heard cerwin vega's vmax subs are good for the money

any input would be greatly apprisiated.

thanks

current system:

sony cdx-gt310

polk db 525 and db1000 (front)

polk db 690 (rear)

kenwood excelon KAC-X10D

Tsunami 1.2 Farad

Kicker 4 gauge kit

dynamat extreme in trunk

[johnecon2001 82]

I think you're on the right track with the Arsenal. It'd be a good match for your amp, both power and ohm load wise. I would put it in a sealed box at first and see if it suits your listening preferences, if it's a little too quiet, then port it nice and low (around 29hz).

[ford302redneck 15]

I think you're on the right track with the Arsenal. It'd be a good match for your amp, both power and ohm load wise. I would put it in a sealed box at first and see if it suits your listening preferences, if it's a little too quiet, then port it nice and low (around 29hz).

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[lithium 358]

thanks

think ill go ahead and order tomarrow or monday.

if anyone else has a suggestion please post it asap

[Napz415 0]

I have an excelon desk aswell, I have a question though... i just was given an alpine 12" kicker sub and i was wondering if they are any good...? and he also gave me a 600 watt sony xplod amp that he double bridged if i hook that up will it sound good?