Need some help picking quality subwoofers

[CFree3344 0]

Hello everyone. I am looking to get your guys advice and see what kind of suggestions you have on subs.

Right now I have a Phoenix Gold 500.2 Amp benched at 530 watts. I was running 2 12" Image Dynamic ID's. 4 Ohm. I am running just a standard box that was sold to me where I bought the subs.

Unfortunately, I have blown both of the 12" ID's. I am not sure how because I never turn the Amp all the way up and never mess with the settings on my head unit. Maybe just cause they are 3 years old.

I am wondering if you guys think I should go with 1 high quality 12" sub or just go with 2 12" subs again.

I am not really looking to be super loud. I just want something that sounds clean and still hits well.

I currently drive a 2003 Toyota 4Runner. I don't want to spend too much money since I already have an Amp and all the wiring in place.

Thanks guys! Let me know if you need any more info. I haven't bought subs in a while so I am really not sure what is out there.

Edited April 29, 2008 by CFree3344

[Godsmack 361]

in my opinion one Quality 12" in a new box would be much better for you.

Try Fi, SSA, IA, etc. We have ALOT of great company's here.

And FYI amps don't dyno they bench.

J

[Aaron Clinton 2,372]

Honestly, let's figure out why the original subs failed before grabbing new ones just yet.

How old were the subs?

Are all connections to the amplifier good?

Were the subs showing signs of over excursion?

I would love to say, "get an SSA Icon", but it would be best to fix any problems before putting another driver in possible harms way.

[CFree3344 0]

Honestly, let's figure out why the original subs failed before grabbing new ones just yet.

How old were the subs?

Are all connections to the amplifier good?

Were the subs showing signs of over excursion?

I would love to say, "get an SSA Icon", but it would be best to fix any problems before putting another driver in possible harms way.

The Subs are around 4 years old. I actually don't believe it was ever from over excursion. When they were in the warranty period I went back to where they were installed and they said it was just the sub being faulty. The RMS on the ID's is 250 Watts. My Amp was never put above 60%.

I am not 100% on the connections since I did not do the install. I had a professional place do it. I have looked at the connections to the amp and they look clean to me. I am wondering if it could be the box that was causing issues.

Edited April 29, 2008 by CFree3344

[Aaron Clinton 2,372]

The box might have a leak, and over time, connections can come loose, cables and wear out or corrode. There are a number of things that could happen. But if you feel it was just due to the age of the driver and everything else is fine then moving to a new one makes sense. But keep in mind gain knob position does not mean everything.

[///M5 2,833]

60% on the gain knob does NOT correspond to 60% of the power, the taper on those is never setup that way. How did you set your gains?

[CFree3344 0]

60% on the gain knob does NOT correspond to 60% of the power, the taper on those is never setup that way. How did you set your gains?

My gains were actually set by one of my friends who used to work in car audio. Not really sure how it was set. They were set a long time ago.

Any suggestions on how to re-adjust the gains?

What is the best way to test the box for leaks?