Quick Opinion

JC-Nismo · 06-06-2016, 02:49 AM

I have a Kenwood DNX8120 which is a great HU pushing the amp and sub linked below. Am I getting the best outcome with this pair or am I robbing myself of some high quality sound? I love how it hits, deep bass and no distortion, but I always wonder how would a more expensive sub sound or a more expensive setup like Focal's would sound.

http://www.amazon.com/Infinity-Refer...ty+10+inch+sub

http://www.amazon.com/Hifonics-ZRX12...s=hifonics+amp

YzGyz · 06-06-2016, 05:33 AM

I had an Infinity sub years ago. Infinity sub is meh sound quality IMO. They are not bad but not good. As for the amp. They are also Meh. They can push some sound but IMO not as clean and clear as I would like my stuff to be. However, enclosure design, speaker size and how it was installed plays a decent role in how the bass sound comes together.

I have not heard the Focal sun in a car but heave heard it plenty of times in displays. They are nice but not something I would buy due to price.

Edit: My current bar (well has been fore years) for quality bass is the JL 10w3 or 10w6. Both of these subs hit nicely and sound really good! Heck, JL outright make really good BASS!

YzGyz

bLKchry370z · 06-06-2016, 07:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JC-Nismo

I have a Kenwood DNX8120 which is a great HU pushing the amp and sub linked below. Am I getting the best outcome with this pair or am I robbing myself of some high quality sound? I love how it hits, deep bass and no distortion, but I always wonder how would a more expensive sub sound or a more expensive setup like Focal's would sound.

http://www.amazon.com/Infinity-Refer...ty+10+inch+sub

Amazon.com: Hifonics ZRX1216.1D Zues ZRX Series Mono Block D Class 1200 Watt Vehicle Amplifier: Car Electronics

i have to agree with yzgz on that. infinity back in the day were top notch, but that's when they were made by harmon-kardon. personally, jl is definately the cleanest souding bass, but comes with a hefty price tag. if you want a sub that performs well and is very affordable, take a look at massive audio. im currently running a 12" massive audio summo, powered by and old school kicker zx1500.1 amp with a 2 farad cap and it sounds very very clean! i was skeptical about them at first, but i am beyond pleased with the performance of the sub.

JC-Nismo · 06-06-2016, 02:21 PM

I have it in a Zenclosure Box and the sound is cool, but was just wondering if the higher price tag for JL's or Focals would be much different, Thanks Guys.

YzGyz · 06-06-2016, 07:41 PM

Short and simple answer yes. It will sound A LOT better if you put in a 10w3 10'' JL in there.

YzGyz

JC-Nismo · 06-07-2016, 02:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by YzGyz

Short and simple answer yes. It will sound A LOT better if you put in a 10w3 10'' JL in there.

YzGyz

This one, correct?

Amazon.com: JL Audio 10W3v3-4 10" Single 4 ohm W3v3 Series Subwoofer 10W3v3: Cell Phones & Accessories

bLKchry370z · 06-07-2016, 07:05 AM

i agree with them. jl's are the way to go. but all depends on your budget and what you ultimately want out of your sub.

bigaudiofanat · 06-07-2016, 08:54 AM

Yeah infinity is Meh, look at JL or image dynamic, hertz, or even a mirage if you want to get serious. JL still is overpriced sadly why I shy away from them.

YzGyz · 06-07-2016, 09:28 AM

JL been overpriced since forever but the make darn good subs. That's why I consider them the industry standard bass wise. Everyone aspire to be them if not better than them. This is also why they can charge good $$ for there products. Funny thing is that there other drivers (mid and high) are very me sound quality wise. The old Infinity Kappa series were my standard for mid and highs for the longest time. Then they became meh all around.

YzGyz

JC-Nismo · 06-07-2016, 04:00 PM

Money isn't an issue, but I don't wanna shell out $300 for a single sub that's only slightly better in sound. I know the Infinity was sub par for the price, but for triple the cost on some of the more superior brands I just hope it's worth it. Hell, I spend most of the time just hypnotized in the sound of my exhaust at 3k-4k RPM's..................LOL!!!

YzGyz · 06-07-2016, 11:20 PM

If you like it as is, leave it alone and enjoy. It's hard to leave things alone when you see all this and that happening or hear this and that about something of interest. But if your happy, be happy.

YzGyz

JC-Nismo · 06-08-2016, 01:24 AM

That's true and why I've left it alone for so long, but just hearing about Focals and JL's have me wondering all the time about how much better or not the sound can be. I ordered the JL and If I don't think its worth it, I'll just send it back.

YzGyz · 06-28-2016, 12:38 AM

Well, is the new sub in? What do you think? Rate the old 0 to 10 then rate the new 0 to 10.

YzGyz

06-06-2016, 02:49 AM	#1 (permalink)
JC-Nismo A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Atlanta Posts: 1,244 Drives: 2011 Nismo 370z Rep Power: 13	Quick Opinion I have a Kenwood DNX8120 which is a great HU pushing the amp and sub linked below. Am I getting the best outcome with this pair or am I robbing myself of some high quality sound? I love how it hits, deep bass and no distortion, but I always wonder how would a more expensive sub sound or a more expensive setup like Focal's would sound. http://www.amazon.com/Infinity-Refer...ty+10+inch+sub http://www.amazon.com/Hifonics-ZRX12...s=hifonics+amp

06-06-2016, 05:33 AM	#2 (permalink)
YzGyz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Houston Posts: 1,449 Drives: 2010 Nismo Rep Power: 63	I had an Infinity sub years ago. Infinity sub is meh sound quality IMO. They are not bad but not good. As for the amp. They are also Meh. They can push some sound but IMO not as clean and clear as I would like my stuff to be. However, enclosure design, speaker size and how it was installed plays a decent role in how the bass sound comes together. I have not heard the Focal sun in a car but heave heard it plenty of times in displays. They are nice but not something I would buy due to price. Edit: My current bar (well has been fore years) for quality bass is the JL 10w3 or 10w6. Both of these subs hit nicely and sound really good! Heck, JL outright make really good BASS! YzGyz __________________ http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...gyzs-turn.html YzGyz Last edited by YzGyz; 06-06-2016 at 05:42 AM.

06-06-2016, 07:41 PM	#5 (permalink)
YzGyz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Houston Posts: 1,449 Drives: 2010 Nismo Rep Power: 63	Short and simple answer yes. It will sound A LOT better if you put in a 10w3 10'' JL in there. YzGyz __________________ http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...gyzs-turn.html YzGyz

06-07-2016, 07:05 AM	#7 (permalink)
bLKchry370z Base Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Dutchess Co., NY Posts: 49 Drives: 2014 370Z 6MT Rep Power: 10	i agree with them. jl's are the way to go. but all depends on your budget and what you ultimately want out of your sub. __________________ Current Cars:2014 370z, 1988 Suzuki Samurai (mint) Past Cars: 2006 IS250, 2007 Scion TC (boosted), 2003 Civic SI EP3 and the list goes on...

06-07-2016, 08:54 AM	#8 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 853	Yeah infinity is Meh, look at JL or image dynamic, hertz, or even a mirage if you want to get serious. JL still is overpriced sadly why I shy away from them. __________________ Need help with car audio or electronics? Let me know!! Need Help Let Me Know Direct email address reimermatt@gmail.com Owner of: Dynamic Mobile Audio Follow me below https://www.facebook.com/Dynamicmobileaudio/

06-06-2016, 02:21 PM	#4 (permalink)
JC-Nismo A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Atlanta Posts: 1,244 Drives: 2011 Nismo 370z Rep Power: 13	I have it in a Zenclosure Box and the sound is cool, but was just wondering if the higher price tag for JL's or Focals would be much different, Thanks Guys.

06-07-2016, 09:28 AM	#9 (permalink)
YzGyz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Houston Posts: 1,449 Drives: 2010 Nismo Rep Power: 63	JL been overpriced since forever but the make darn good subs. That's why I consider them the industry standard bass wise. Everyone aspire to be them if not better than them. This is also why they can charge good $$ for there products. Funny thing is that there other drivers (mid and high) are very me sound quality wise. The old Infinity Kappa series were my standard for mid and highs for the longest time. Then they became meh all around. YzGyz __________________ http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...gyzs-turn.html YzGyz

06-07-2016, 04:00 PM	#10 (permalink)
JC-Nismo A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Atlanta Posts: 1,244 Drives: 2011 Nismo 370z Rep Power: 13	Money isn't an issue, but I don't wanna shell out $300 for a single sub that's only slightly better in sound. I know the Infinity was sub par for the price, but for triple the cost on some of the more superior brands I just hope it's worth it. Hell, I spend most of the time just hypnotized in the sound of my exhaust at 3k-4k RPM's..................LOL!!! wideglideleon likes this.

06-07-2016, 11:20 PM	#11 (permalink)
YzGyz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Houston Posts: 1,449 Drives: 2010 Nismo Rep Power: 63	If you like it as is, leave it alone and enjoy. It's hard to leave things alone when you see all this and that happening or hear this and that about something of interest. But if your happy, be happy. YzGyz JC-Nismo likes this. __________________ http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...gyzs-turn.html YzGyz

06-08-2016, 01:24 AM	#12 (permalink)
JC-Nismo A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Atlanta Posts: 1,244 Drives: 2011 Nismo 370z Rep Power: 13	That's true and why I've left it alone for so long, but just hearing about Focals and JL's have me wondering all the time about how much better or not the sound can be. I ordered the JL and If I don't think its worth it, I'll just send it back. YzGyz likes this.

06-28-2016, 12:38 AM	#13 (permalink)
YzGyz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Houston Posts: 1,449 Drives: 2010 Nismo Rep Power: 63	Well, is the new sub in? What do you think? Rate the old 0 to 10 then rate the new 0 to 10. YzGyz __________________ http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...gyzs-turn.html YzGyz

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