And to the OP, there are a ton of options out there. You will have more luck with smaller subs, mainly due to the fact that not many companies make an 18" woofer for "SQ". You could look into a 21" Maelstrom, or something along those lines. Otherwise, look at Image Dynamics, CDT, Ultra Subs, etc
listen. I am doing 18s, period. I currently have 12s and yes they sound great, but i love the lows.
And to whoever thinks 18s sound sloppy needs to build a good box for SQ use. I can make a 10 sound just as sloppy as an 18. Throw it in a 12cu box and i guarantee its sloppy.
And im going to get a box design from pete kulicki for a strictly SQ setup that goes low. I know how its going to sound essentially. I dont want input on size of subs, just which ones. I was thinking the 18 ssd. idk if my budget will allow the q's
i was also considering rd audio sonance 18s, seeing as i already have the 12s and love them. I was looking at the mach 5 audio MJ18....but they benched them! No more mj18s until further notice
lets not turn this into a rd audio bash thread. lets just try to help the guy out. we all know rd audio is horrible and lies to people. but thats besides the point.
$400 for both subs doesnt leave much. lemme see what i can dig up.
I'm not bashing them. I'm telling him not to deal with them, mainly because his subs aren't meant to be sq subs, nor are MJ18's. I also don't want the OP to get involved with RD any more than he is already. If he's looking for SQ, RD is a long way from where he wants to be
1. none of the subs you listed are even close to a true sq sub
2. it doesn't sound like you even want a true sq system, other wise you would not want an 18"
3. RD subs are good just the customer service sucks
stereo integrity mag
morel supremo
focal kevlar
subs like that are sq subs, sq you want everything to be blended perfectly and not have subs that over power the frontstage, which an 18" will in just about any car
and same motor the 18" will be slower and sloppier than the 12" just because of weight, will you be able to hear it? probably not
Ultra Subs, Image Dynamics, CDT, JL (yes, I said JL), SI, etc etc. You're going to have to pay for SQ though. True SQ subs are not slapped together parts out of SJA buildhouses. They're not something that is going to be a dime a dozen, like most of these "SQL" subs are. I'm not sure what you want 18's for, but FI is probably going to be the only thing remotely SQ oriented in that price range
obviously the subs i listed are not true sq subs. however, i do not have a true sq sub bank account. just a mediocre, less than crappy sounding subwoofer. and im also redoing my frontstage with boston acoustics sl60s so im sure i could still hear.
than you don't want sq, you just want a nice sounding system that gets loud. Sq systems are usually under 135db's
not sure where you will find 18's for that price usually the soft parts and basket cost close to 200
would anybody suggest 1 18" havoc over a 2 sub setup?
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