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[HT Rambler]

I dropped the cash on a 500-5 today. I want to do a ten inch sub i believe. Still undecided on components?? I think i'm gonna do a a slim line sub. (Save as much space as possible)
any suggestions would be appreciated.

[bigaudiofanat]

What is your budget, what do you listen to? Also what are you going to use to power your components? All that can help me help you find a good set of components. I would say you could go with either a 10 inch or a 12. Both will sound good with a z enclosure.

[Matt]

I'm using an IDQ10 in a Zenclosure. Check my pictures to see how much space it takes up. I definitely recommend both of these products, the sub sounds absolutely amazing. Depending on your music, any more than the 1 10" might be overkill.

For the components, I went with Focal, but there are plenty of good speakers out there to choose from. Like Big said, what's your budget? There will be a completely different field to choose from if you're looking at $150 instead of $500 or $2000.

[SlikNik]

I am using the JL 12w6v2 in a Z Enclosure. 500 watts to the sub.
Slams hard and clean, Rock/Rap/Country

2fast4thelaw has a the 13"JL slimline sub I believe in a custom box. Check his threads on his system. Plus there are loads of Youtube videos of different subs out there.

Having had a 10" sub ( Boston g2) in the 350Z the 12"JL hits much harder in my 370 and has better sound. If you have more cash go to a 1000 watts and get the 12W7. Definitely go with a 12" if you go with 1 sub

Some say JL is overpriced, well so are Italian sportscars, and I wouldn't mind owning one of them, or you could buy a Ford Focus, both will get you from point A to point B

[Matt]

Originally Posted by SlikNik

Definitely go with a 12" if you go with 1 sub

I have a single 10" and it sounds better than many of the dual 12" setups I've had in the past (lower quality subs, but still 12"). I listen to everything, and even on hip hop/pop music, the bass can almost be too much for me.

So I think a single 10" can be plenty for some, but i can see how others may want more bass.

[HT Rambler]

Originally Posted by bigaudiofanat

What is your budget, what do you listen to? Also what are you going to use to power your components? All that can help me help you find a good set of components. I would say you could go with either a 10 inch or a 12. Both will sound good with a z enclosure.

Don't have a budget , i buy if i think it's worth it. If it too much i buy lesser , if i really want it ill save and get it.
"What are using to power the componenets" 500-5.

I have not made up mind on box , really want to save space. May have to get custom box made in spare well. So i'm sure it will have to be slim line.

[HT Rambler]

I listen to all kinds of music probably 85% rap. but i'm not a base head , i like tight base. I don't want to rattle the cars next to me.
My truck is dynomatted !! i'm gonna do the same to the z.

[2fast4thelaw]

Originally Posted by HT Rambler

Don't have a budget , i buy if i think it's worth it. If it too much i buy lesser , if i really want it ill save and get it.
"What are using to power the componenets" 500-5.

I have not made up mind on box , really want to save space. May have to get custom box made in spare well. So i'm sure it will have to be slim line.

The perfect match to the 5/500 amp is the 12W3v3. I had this combo in my 350z and it sounded amazing. The bass is painfully tight and hits incredibly low. This sub rocks on 250watts rms, any more would be a waste.

Just get a good set of components and DONT skimp! Get some Focal's in those doors and you will have one killer system.

[bigaudiofanat]

I second the ID Q subs they absolutely smoke the JL's. "sorry slik but they are overpriced IMO" They get my vote and I personally had one.

[SlikNik]

Originally Posted by bigaudiofanat

they absolutely smoke the JL's.

Not a chance bro

Plus the guy is actually looking for a slim design. Hopefully 2fast will chime in.

[2fast4thelaw]

Originally Posted by bigaudiofanat

I second the ID Q subs they absolutely smoke the JL's. "sorry slik but they are overpriced IMO" They get my vote and I personally had one.

ID Subs are good, but they do not smoke JLs unless you are talking W-1's or W-0s. JL Audio has made subs longer than anyone in the market and have always set the bar for sound quality and performance. JL subs are expensive because they are one of the very few manufactures that are manufactured in the US. They also do NOT cut corners on quality or materials.

I dont care what anyone says, JL subs are the bomb!

[bigaudiofanat]

Originally Posted by 2fast4thelaw

ID Subs are good, but they do not smoke JLs unless you are talking W-1's or W-0s. JL Audio has made subs longer than anyone in the market and have always set the bar for sound quality and performance. JL subs are expensive because they are one of the very few manufactures that are manufactured in the US. They also do NOT cut corners on quality or materials.

I dont care what anyone says, JL subs are the bomb!

LOL I am not saying JL is not good but I will say their is better out there for the money. They are good but over rated and over priced from what I have seen and heard.

[ConchZ2]

HT Rambler………..you should take 2fast4thelaw’s advice. He is correct! And the Focal speakers would match perfectly. When it comes down to advice/opinions………….trust the one who actually has own the speaker and the car its installed in.

If you want to shake your neighbor’s house………….. Rockford Fosgate T215D2.(not a slim design)

[bigaudiofanat]

I had the 12 inch ID Q sub and it was great either 10 or 12 will be solid and tight from Image dynamics.

[bigaudiofanat]

LOL everyone has opinions. (^_^) And they do