New sub suggestions

[Kev 0]

Hey guys,

Recently I asked you guys about building a ported box for my MAW12. Unfortunatly the box is still in the production stages but as a temporary solution I put it in a ~35L box I already have and wow! It sounds so nice and hits every note with a lot of definition. I was previously running a Phoenix Gold Xenon sub but I actually prefer the sound of the MAW so much more. The only real complaint is SPL wise I would like a little more out of the sub. I'm running it with a Zapco 500.1 which is conservativly rated at 500W into 2 Ohms (although the birthsheet indicates much more) so I don't think power is an issue and I can push the sub to its limits. I've always been a fan of sealed boxes and listening to the MAW in it makes me want to stick with it in one.

On with the real point of this thread, I'm planning to put the sub and amp in my girlfriends car and she is more than happy with it as is and I now find myself needing a new sub(s). I'm running with a Rainbow amp that is rated at 1000W into 1 Ohm so my initial idea was to run 2 MAW12's or 15's in a sealed enclosure at 1Ohm. I've done a bit of researching and it seems that this would still give me the SQ I like but with double the cone area would give me the ability to crank it up every now and then. The only problem is, as I've just read, that the MAW series might be discontinued(!) and given the impedance of my amp I would only be able to run one IXL and I have no real experience with them as a sub. Any suggestions or ideas on possible subs? I should also mention I'm in Australia so I'm guessing it could be an idea to wait for the distributor down here. Would one IXL have the output of 2 MAW's and sound just as good? Also cheers to Mark Rogowski for getting the sub sent down here, its been a while getting it all setup but the waits been well worth it and I've got a few mates who are looking at getting some now based on my experiences.

Thanks for reading

[Aaron Clinton 2,372]

Output would depend on a number of things based off the install. But to me, the IXL 15.2.2 is the choice for this situation.

[ddeitz 0]

i bet it wound sound pretty good!! as denim stated it would depend on a number of things, but either option i think would be a good choice.

[mpimm 0]

I have run a pair of MAW15s sealed and I have also run a single IXL15.2.2 sealed. I was very happy with both! I find that the pair of MAW15s output a bit more, but the IXL puts out far more than enough for me. Both handle 1000W with ease. Keep in mind the pair of MAW15s requires a larger box.

Good luck with the build and have fun!

[Kev 0]

I have run a pair of MAW15s sealed and I have also run a single IXL15.2.2 sealed. I was very happy with both! I find that the pair of MAW15s output a bit more, but the IXL puts out far more than enough for me. Both handle 1000W with ease. Keep in mind the pair of MAW15s requires a larger box.

Good luck with the build and have fun!

Was the output of the MAW15's a great deal more or only a little? The biggest problem I'm having is putting the amount of bass (SPL wise) into figures... which is hard if you don't have access to a SPL meter! I've only ever run a Hertz ES300, a Phoenix Gold Xenon and the MAW12. All are 12" subs and output was roughly the same for each. I really want something that will really feel so to speak and I'm not sure if that can only be acheived with multiple woofers or will running one sub that can take a lot more power be enough. A single IXL would be more convienient space wise but I don't want to be left wanting more.

Has anyone run a single MAW12 and can compare its performance to various combinations of other subs?

Cheers

[franz777000 0]

Either would be a good choice... IMO

[ladi3sman55 0]

I have run a pair of MAW15s sealed and I have also run a single IXL15.2.2 sealed. I was very happy with both! I find that the pair of MAW15s output a bit more, but the IXL puts out far more than enough for me. Both handle 1000W with ease. Keep in mind the pair of MAW15s requires a larger box.

Good luck with the build and have fun!

Was the output of the MAW15's a great deal more or only a little? The biggest problem I'm having is putting the amount of bass (SPL wise) into figures... which is hard if you don't have access to a SPL meter! I've only ever run a Hertz ES300, a Phoenix Gold Xenon and the MAW12. All are 12" subs and output was roughly the same for each. I really want something that will really feel so to speak and I'm not sure if that can only be acheived with multiple woofers or will running one sub that can take a lot more power be enough. A single IXL would be more convienient space wise but I don't want to be left wanting more.

Has anyone run a single MAW12 and can compare its performance to various combinations of other subs?

Cheers

could possibly be the box fyi