Q10 Required Power

[sp0rk 0]

Hey guys,

Strongly considering purchasing a Q10, but not sure I have the amplifier power.

I've got a zapco 500 watt amp, is it going to be enough to run the Q10 in a ported enclosure? I'm not looking to be super loud, just want good SQ on the lower end.

One last question - what is the current wait time on one of these?

Thanks!

Edited June 4, 2008 by sp0rk

[audio-neon 34]

I believe the Q will still get reasonably loud in a ported box on the larger of the recommended box sizes with 500w.

[helotaxi 46]

I've run bigger, less efficient subs on less power and been pleased. More than loud enough to shake the car and sounded beautiful. Referring to an older XXX 12.

[Aaron Clinton 2,372]

500 is plenty.

[mrbobian 0]

I don't know, I have a Q10 on an sae-1000d at 2ohms, so probably about 600rms. I'v run it both sealed and ported and I really think it would be better on more power. It is musical as all getout but just lacks the loudness I was looking for in the lows. This is why I plan to add another 10 soon.

[///M5 2,833]

I don't know, I have a Q10 on an sae-1000d at 2ohms, so probably about 600rms. I'v run it both sealed and ported and I really think it would be better on more power. It is musical as all getout but just lacks the loudness I was looking for in the lows. This is why I plan to add another 10 soon.

My guess is your issue is box related, you shouldn't draw conclusions until you try to fix things.

[Duran 387]

I don't know, I have a Q10 on an sae-1000d at 2ohms, so probably about 600rms. I'v run it both sealed and ported and I really think it would be better on more power. It is musical as all getout but just lacks the loudness I was looking for in the lows. This is why I plan to add another 10 soon.

My guess is your issue is box related, you shouldn't draw conclusions until you try to fix things.

and the fast that its a 10" doesn't help at all, they aren't made to get really low and loud. tight and precise is what they are made for

[mrbobian 0]

I don't know, I have a Q10 on an sae-1000d at 2ohms, so probably about 600rms. I'v run it both sealed and ported and I really think it would be better on more power. It is musical as all getout but just lacks the loudness I was looking for in the lows. This is why I plan to add another 10 soon.

My guess is your issue is box related, you shouldn't draw conclusions until you try to fix things.

and the fast that its a 10" doesn't help at all, they aren't made to get really low and loud. tight and precise is what they are made for

Umm I don't know about that^

But ///M5, you could be very right, but I acctually think my biggest problem is the fact that its in an ext cab truck, the lows are much better with both doors open haha.