Which subwoofer should I choose?

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12-06-2009, 04:09 PM
Greg Roles

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Originally Posted by G-rig

This sounds like fairly good advice cogdoc. Most people don't realise how good an 8" can sound and have probably never heard one (and just copy everyone else that says 'get a 12" '). It blends with the stock speakers sizes very well and can still pack a lot of punch.

Also not a fan of real low deep bass that shakes the car apart and most doof doof people just have a 12" sub totally overpowering everything else.

There's always trade offs like the extra room/volume a 12" will take up, if it can be installed in a stealth manner like smaller ones, and you'll need a lot more power to drive one ie 500W+ (generally speaking). Hatches are a bit easier ti get the volume than sedans or bigger cars too.

I wasn't expecting anything as good as what I ended up with. And I've had a G5 amongst other things before. Here's my current G108 sub response on my handheld db meter. Just amazing really!

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/foru...t23Mar09-1.jpg
12-06-2009, 05:33 PM
Mr ©harisma

If it was me:

I would run the amp @ 4 ohm for the sub channel ( higher efficiency / higher damping and 50WRMS wont get much extra SPL ).

Love the ID and Vibe that has been mentioned, time that you went auditioning me thinks!
12-06-2009, 05:39 PM
JohnnyWakko

"Get the fully sick one!"

...since no one has said it already. You know it had to be said. :wasntme:
18-06-2009, 11:34 PM
G-rig

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Originally Posted by JohnnyWakko

"Get the fully sick one!"

No, the fully sick ones are the 2 x 12" subs in a box taking up your whole boot.

Most people prefer sound quality (or at least i do).
20-06-2009, 02:19 PM
Mr ©harisma

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Originally Posted by G-rig

No, the fully sick ones are the 2 x 12" subs in a box taking up your whole boot.

I was more thinking 2x 18inch or 3x 15inch to be fully sick. :biggrin:

Some 12inch subs will work very well in a 1cuft sealed so that is only 2cuft for 2x 12inch.. I like 12's, good size for low extension vs box size.
26-07-2009, 06:35 PM
G-rig

How is the sub going TDIESEL?

I know a few people now with Image Dynamics and stealth subs, and they really are a great solution.. The uneducated wouldn't know an 8" could sound so good, goes to show that Drew at Northfield knows a bit more than a lot of forum experts.
26-07-2009, 06:58 PM
TDIESEL

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Originally Posted by G-rig

How is the sub going TDIESEL?

I know a few people now with Image Dynamics and stealth subs, and they really are a great solution.. The uneducated wouldn't know an 8" could sound so good, goes to show that Drew at Northfield knows a bit more than a lot of forum experts.

Absolutely loving it!! Best thing I ever got, more than enough bass for me. :biggrin:

Hey, my amplifier is still working fine as well. I'm sure that will piss all the cynics off that said I was out of my tree for mounting it the way I did. :nana:
26-07-2009, 09:03 PM
Mr ©harisma

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Originally Posted by G-rig

How is the sub going TDIESEL?

I know a few people now with Image Dynamics and stealth subs, and they really are a great solution.. The uneducated wouldn't know an 8" could sound so good, goes to show that Drew at Northfield knows a bit more than a lot of forum experts.

8inch could sound as good but it won't play low enough for me. Having the F3 in the 40Hz mark just doesn't cut it for me in a medium sedan... :biggrin:
26-07-2009, 09:06 PM
G-rig

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Originally Posted by Mr ©harisma

8inch could sound as good but it won't play low enough for me. Having the F3 in the 40Hz mark just doesn't cut it for me in a medium sedan... :biggrin:

I guess you can get away with a bit more being a hatch..:biggrin:

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