best sq sub under $300

[capil 0]

Doing my sq setup, has 2 way components 125 watts each side. Looking for a good sq sub that goes loud but good quality under $300 I will upgrade later to something higher end. So far looking at the image dynamics idq10v3. (500 watts rms) also would a sub 500 watts rms overpower the front stage? From the comps?

cheers any reviews on the idq would be good too

[ricksi30 923]

What do you mean when you say "SQ"? 

[ricksi30 923]

And if your sub overpowers your front stage, turn the sub amp down.

[ssh 924]

Frankly almost any driver sold on this site would suffice, but when I think of SQ, loudness doesn't come to mind.

[Randal Johnson 544]

Welcome to SSA

What size sub are you looking for ?? 8, 10, 12, 15, 18 ????

and if you are going for "true SQ" ... 500w RMS (if a Class D application) might not be enough to give you adequate dynamics and headroom.

Edited June 5, 2013 by Cablguy184

[capil 0]

I'm looking at a single 10 or 12 inch. The image dynamics I've heard good reviews on and I would definanly use a class d mono amp. Probably give the idq10v3 600 watts rms? I want a good clear sounding woofer but that can play loud( not after spl )

[ricksi30 923]

 but that can play loud( not after spl )

?

[Randal Johnson 544]

Frankly almost any driver sold on this site would suffice, but when I think of SQ, loudness doesn't come to mind.

but that can play loud( not after spl )

?

Honnestly guys ... The average competition SQ vehicle usually has no problems putting up anywhere from a 135 to a 150

DB SPL number up on the board along with their SQ score ... Several vehicles compete SQ and SPL, my truck being one of them ...

[capil 0]

pretty much i want a 10 inch sub around 500 watts rms, that sounds clean, best subs under $350? anyone have the idq?

[Randal Johnson 544]

pretty much i want a 10 inch sub around 500 watts rms, that sounds clean, best subs under $350? anyone have the idq?

Sorry Man, I've never ran the ID products (actually, I didn't know they were still in business) ... But I've never heard anything bad about them either. I have a team member that ran the ID components (2 way 6.5" Camellions) and loved them !!! Also, I think he has or had (not sure) a IDQ 10 or 12 and was planning to install it into his truck before he joined our team and switched to the products we have now ...

Honnestly, if you are going for more SQ ... I try and find a nice class A/B amplifier to help you with dynamics and headroom ... Just my suggestion

[Randal Johnson 544]

What the heck... Since you are browsing through this site, Why don't you check this out ...
just might suit your needs ... http://store.soundsolutionsaudio.com/products/gcon-10-sound-solutions-audio-10-750w-gcon-series-subwoofer.html

 

Ported and tuned to or around 32 htz ...

Edited June 5, 2013 by Cablguy184

[95Honda 486]

Doesn't really help to throw out an RMS rating of the sub, it doesn't have anything to do with what you are looking for, and doesn't mean/correlate to anything...

 

Best budget "SQ" sub on the planet right now would be a Parts Express Dayton HO/HF 12 or 15 driver.  Less than $150, IIRC...

[ssh 924]

Frankly almost any driver sold on this site would suffice, but when I think of SQ, loudness doesn't come to mind.

>> 

but that can play loud( not after spl )

?

Honnestly guys ... The average competition SQ vehicle usually has no problems putting up anywhere from a 135 to a 150

DB SPL number up on the board along with their SQ score ... Several vehicles compete SQ and SPL, my truck being one of them ...

 

When I listen to music I don't want the sub over-powering the front-stage, and that's pretty easy to do in almost any setup.

 

I understand for some people that compete in "SQ" that having multiple large drivers is beneficial because of the increased output/headroom and less distortion from less cone movement, but I don't believe most people require that for what I consider a "SQ" setup, hence Rick's post asking the OP to define what he really wants. After reading his later posts it appears he just wants a lot of sub output and wants it to sound good, so as I said before just about any driver sold here would suffice.

Edited June 5, 2013 by stefanhinote

[audio-neon 34]

The image dynamics sub is great, the only limitation being that it won't do 150db...  I find it to be a very accurate and transient sub, that being said, I personally prefer more headroom for when I feel the need for bass.  It will perform well, but if you love a lot of electronica, or heavy bass music, you might want more output.  I know that they can perform, i've heard a fair share of Image Dynamics speakers, and to date they have been responsible for some of the most accurate sounding vehicles I have had the pleasure to listen to.

 

There are other options:

Fi Q

SSA GCON

[gprestonmoto 89]

Personally I'd save an extra $20 and get a Flatlyne.

[Randal Johnson 544]

I understand for some people that compete in "SQ" that having multiple large drivers is beneficial because of the increased output/headroom and less distortion from less cone movement, but I don't believe most people require that for what I consider a "SQ" setup,

And I agree with you ... most SQ competitors do not use their high SPL parts unless they run into a "tie" with other vehicles in competition ... the SPL number is normally used in a "tie breaker" ...

And I read what you posted before you edited your post ... No, my truck is no where near a 150, but I really love that low end kick while driving down the road listening to my country music !!!

[BigGuy 22]

I saw where Dayton Ho's are mentioned.  Opinions on them?  

[Quentin Jarrell 671]

Those or an upgrade. The Dayton Ultimax. Vance did testing and a review on the 12 inch model. It's nearly a perfectly designed driver. Every component is almost perfectly matched. I think parts express has them for around $300-350

[Quentin Jarrell 671]

No I'm sorry they are under 200

http://www.parts-express.com/pe/showdetl.cfm?partnumber=295-512

[Quentin Jarrell 671]

The suspension and BL products are within .1mm which is uncommon among most product. It just goes to show the design effort put into the driver. It has an xmax rating of 21.9mm at 20% distortion which is the standard rating. (20% distortion is inaudible)

[argenis69 4]

i'll get a FI Q sub.

[Aaron Clinton 2,372]

No I'm sorry they are under 200

http://www.parts-express.com/pe/showdetl.cfm?partnumber=295-512

Looks interesting, but the box specs/needs seem more home audio friendly. 

[Tony Nelson 8]

I saw where Dayton Ho's are mentioned.  Opinions on them?  

 

I love my Dayton HO's.  Best sounding subs I've used yet.  They aren't the loudest, but man they are smooth.  For the price, they are hard to beat. Just depends what you want them to do. 

[ncc74656 2]

i am pushing my boss hard to buy a Fi Q or SSD 10" for is rav 4. ive never used the Q but ive used the BL and SP4 and considering how those subs blow away every other sub ive used in the past in volume and SQ i cant even imagine the quality coming out of a Q.

 

id go with a Q (fully loaded of course).

[ToXicFrOgXx 7]

i am pushing my boss hard to buy a Fi Q or SSD 10" for is rav 4. ive never used the Q but ive used the BL and SP4 and considering how those subs blow away every other sub ive used in the past in volume and SQ i cant even imagine the quality coming out of a Q.

 

id go with a Q (fully loaded of course).

 

I agree. My BL sounds amazing, I couldn't imagine what a sub actually made by FI for an SQ application could sound like.

Edited July 9, 2013 by ToXicFrOgXx