Need good 12" subs

[HondaBoy334]

I keep on getting stuck with bad subs that blow out after a month or two. I have had jl audio, pioneer, redzone, and subsonic. I need a good brand. Tell me what your preferences are on some subs and a website where I can check them out.Thanx :Owned2:

[RobT5580]

I had JL's in the past and they impressed me. I heard the new W6 and W7 in a store last week and the W6 still sounds nice. My JL's were stolen and i have Infinity and to be honest its not impressive at all compared to the JL which is pretty much the same price level.

Also i had my JL's for like 4-5 years of abuse and they never failed me.

[Moodybluesr]

Boston Acoustics Pro 12.5LF (will have to find them NOS or used as they have been replaced with these (which are also very good)):

http://www.bostonacoustics.com/ca_product.asp?ProductID=300&CategoryID=17

JBL GTi series subs:

http://www.jbl.com/car/products/product_detail.aspx?prod=W12GTI&ser=GTI&cat=SUB

[Strugglebucket]

if you keep blowing out subs after a month or two, it sounds like what you need is a good amp.

[88accordalltheway]

infinity kappas or alpine type r's, i absolutly hate jl, their a waste of money IMO, totally over rated.
...oh yeah, I work at best buy in car fi...

[my86dx4dr]

Deffenitly Jl audio

What you need is a pair of 12" w6's run off the 1000/1 class (?) D amp.

If you really have heard every common brand out there, then you know JL is the absolute best on the market. I cant justify paying $700+ for a w7
But they are the best sub to come out to date IMO.

Basicly man, it sounds like your running to much power to these subs your buying.

If you have JL's set up right, you wont ever blow them, Nore will you ever want another brand again.

I personaly have had 2 12" w6's run by a Phoenix gold 600w amp and i was in complete awe at how much better they were compared to my fosgate hx2

[my86dx4dr]

infinity kappas or alpine type r's, i absolutly hate jl, their a waste of money IMO, totally over rated.
...oh yeah, I work at best buy in car fi...
I dont mind your comment because you said IMO.

But man, just between me and you, How come best buy carries such lower end audio brands in the Car audio department? :sad2: They carry the nicest home A/V but i was quite let down when i checked out the car audio section

[Vanilla Sky]

i'm personally fond of infinity drivers, but if you don't mind going out of the ordinary, adire and elemental designs are great...

i'm sure if you're blowing drivers in a couple months, you need an amp suited to what you use the subs for and for the power the subs can handle...

what amp are you running, if i may be so bold?

[snow_man_20]

i have had alot of brands (mostly cheap ones) and i really like MTX.

just my .02

[acco-R-d]

has anybody ever had bazuka tubes. i was thinking about buying a pair of those

[Cyric_accord]

You could try some AlumPros, I have 2 12s in the back of the civic right now and bump well... no problems for two months

[POS carb]

I SECOND THE BAD AMP THEORY i have 2 old school JBLs that have seen nothing but abuse and still sound as good as the day I bought them and I have ALWAYS "over-powered" them (i.e. get an amp who's RMS output matches or just beats the rated power of the sub).

for a good sub yeah boston kicks ass also the MB quarts are great for budget minded bass get some cerwin vegas, kicker comp vrs, or pioneers

[Brentm]

Mtx, Imo

[hondamotorz]

i have the old 15 inch rockfords they hit harder than jl w6s ( i think ) thet sound better to maybe you should try to find those

[PortugalFocus]

Audiobahn.... Love the stuff, own the stuff.

[my86dx4dr]

witch subs do you have portugalfocus???

what model? I was thinking about picking up the aw1200q(????) or what ever it is, off ebay, just need 1 for now, any good?

[Ludi Mali]

cadence and diamond make really solid stuff. my diamonds are 3 years old and still sound new.

[PortugalFocus]

witch subs do you have portugalfocus???

what model? I was thinking about picking up the aw1200q(????) or what ever it is, off ebay, just need 1 for now, any good?

http://www.mycarjams.com/car_audio/hazel/detail/ABAW1200Q

yeah I have the 1200Q's I love them..... I guess that Audiobahn has stopped making them since they are not on the web site for the 2005 catalog.

[blahblahblah]

look at some RE stuff
http://reaudio.com/html/

Get two of the SE 12"s and a BX1500Damp and you would be happy....