10" subwoofer suggestions

**02transamce** · 08-15-2009, 10:43 AM

after many years of service my jl audio 10" woofer is on its way out.i don't know much about woofers,so i am asking what would be the best woofer? the t/a has the factory monsoon head unit and speakers,plus a subthump stealth box,and rockford-fosgate amp (not sure how many watts the amp pushes).thanks.

**2001nbma4** · 08-15-2009, 11:08 AM

I had a Memphis Audio dual voice coil 10" in my last setup and it sounded pretty good. I hated the JL in the stealth box and got rid of it pretty soon after I got it.

**midnightnavyz28** · 08-15-2009, 03:34 PM

i have a JL Audio 10W1 v2 in the stealth enclosure....sounds great...costs around $119

**02transamce** · 08-15-2009, 05:30 PM

thanks,i looked at crutchfield earlier and found out how little i know about car audio,there were 2 ohms 4 ohms dual voice coils and ect.i was lost as hell.do know JL makes damn fine speakers,though.

**BLHS99LS1** · 08-15-2009, 06:53 PM

I have heard a few different ones in a 4th gen. Right now I have an RE audio 10'' in a stealth box that I would never change. Alpine type R, Infinity Kappa Perfect, and a JL w3v2 all sound stellar as well.

**Blue28** · 08-16-2009, 10:00 AM

You can't go wrong with any of these.

Image Dynamics IDQ 10.v3 and IDMAX10.v3, Fi SSD10, Fi Q10

**mbrownin** · 08-16-2009, 11:22 AM

You need to make sure the sub matches well with the amp. For example, if you get a dual voice coil 4-ohm sub, that means you'll need to connect the 2 voice coils in parallel (2-ohm load) or in series (8-ohm load). If your amp works best with a 4-ohm load, you wouldn't want a DVC 4-ohm sub.

**02transamce** · 08-16-2009, 05:30 PM

Originally Posted by mbrownin

You need to make sure the sub matches well with the amp. For example, if you get a dual voice coil 4-ohm sub, that means you'll need to connect the 2 voice coils in parallel (2-ohm load) or in series (8-ohm load). If your amp works best with a 4-ohm load, you wouldn't want a DVC 4-ohm sub.

thank you,but i have no clue what you just said,lol. i'll look at the amp and the sub tomorrow and give some more information for y'all to work with.i do appreciate your expertise,though.

**wenn_du_weinst** · 08-16-2009, 06:59 PM

I do sound competitions so if you need any help pm me if I forget to check this thread again I'll let you know what you need to look for to match your amp

**midnightnavyz28** · 08-17-2009, 12:50 PM

Originally Posted by BLHS99LS1

I have heard a few different ones in a 4th gen. Right now I have an RE audio 10'' in a stealth box that I would never change. Alpine type R, Infinity Kappa Perfect, and a JL w3v2 all sound stellar as well.

i agree the JL w3v2 sounds great...but for the stealth enclosure for f-bodys, the w1v2 sounds better...not as loud...but way better sound quality- at half the price....i had the w3v2 in my z28 w/ the JL 250/1 ....w1v2 sounds better IMO....w3's need more air space....ported if possible to sound its best....the w1 was made for small enclosures.

**tep98ws6** · 08-18-2009, 08:51 AM

I have an Alpine Type R 10" and it's awesome - sounds great at every level. If you're concerned about $$ ... try to find an '07 or '08 Type R, I got an '07 model in '08 for $90 from an audio shop. Definitely worth every cent you spend

**02transamce** · 08-18-2009, 03:39 PM

i have heard good things about the alpine type r.i have some type s speakers in my sail panels,and they are very good.hard to go against a JL though.

**wenn_du_weinst** · 08-18-2009, 11:41 PM

I have had type r's and jl w3 jl w6 jl w7 with many other subs I would spend your money on something different look at these they sound absolutely amazing
http://www.woofersetc.com/p4992/ID10...-Subwoofer.htm

**02transamce** · 08-19-2009, 02:09 PM

subwoofer= JL audio 10w1-4....amp= rockford-fosgate punch 45.2...i'm sure amp is at least 10 years old sub is probably about 7 years old.

**The Project** · 08-19-2009, 02:17 PM

If you liked your old JL...then pick up another......if the amp is 2 ohm stable you could get a 4 ohm dual voice coil sub. Either the JL w1 or JL w3 will suit your needs.

**wenn_du_weinst** · 08-19-2009, 04:11 PM

amp is stable to 4ohms bridged you want a dual 2ohm or a single 4ohm sub

**midnightnavyz28** · 08-19-2009, 04:41 PM

Originally Posted by 02transamce

subwoofer= JL audio 10w1-4....amp= rockford-fosgate punch 45.2...i'm sure amp is at least 10 years old sub is probably about 7 years old.

JL Audio 10W1v2 4ohm model would be excellent in f-body with said amplifier.

**izzhemp** · 08-19-2009, 04:48 PM

if you want great clarity and bass id go with an Alpine Type X, Diamond audio is also good i use there amps.

**02transamce** · 08-19-2009, 04:58 PM

Originally Posted by wenn_du_weinst

I have had type r's and jl w3 jl w6 jl w7 with many other subs I would spend your money on something different look at these they sound absolutely amazing
http://www.woofersetc.com/p4992/ID10...-Subwoofer.htm

i looked at the subthump website and that image dynamic sub was one listed as "suggested for best performance".price is right too.thanks for linking that website,their prices seem to be a bit lower than crutchfield.