12 or 15?

[ttocs]

I am still further away from getting back to my stereo install then I would like to be but have had a thought on my mind for a while I am curious what the experts here recommend. Originally I was going to use 10" woofers to fill the bass the ti elite 9 - 5 - 1 active 3 ways did not but after a lot thought I wanted to go up to a little larger woofer, a 12". I sold the 10's and figured I would go with an elite 12" but now after more thought I am considering going big and up to a single 15. IT would be powered by the sub portion of the elite.5 so if we keep the impedence down it should be enough power. But would you go with a 15 instead, and if so which one? Airspace would need to be kept low....

[zeropoint0.5]

http://intl.jlaudio.com/13w7ae-d1-5-car ... vers-92116

http://intl.jlaudio.com/13w7-d1-5-car-a ... vers-92113

if the amp could handle a load of .75ohm, you can never go wrong with these big boys....

SQ is amazing.... but if space is limited....it maybe nothing for you.......

you will love this sub for sure, but for other ones i would listen and make you're own

conclusions/preferences what you like the most.......

[vwdude]

Image dynamics IDMax 15. I've never heard this specific one but there is a lot of talk on diyma that the IDMax was designed as a 15 and then adapted to be 12 and 10, the the 15 is really the best sounding max. I have actually thought about going that route in my next install.

[ttocs]

those could be fun. I think it would take some work to get an enclosure big enough for them with how small the opening is to the mustangs trunk but I think it could be worth it.

[kg1961]

I have used jl 15w1 old school
And mtx and kicker c15 back in the day
I a considering a jl 15w6 with good foam
Or a new alpine type r


Or if i can find a used 12w7 i owned a 13.5 i was way to big weight etc

[knightrider358]

Id like to try the alpine type x 15 that would be monstrious

[kg1961]

I believe and shawn k would agre the type x are a waste the type r are much better

[ttocs]

I do an alpine sub but yea it will not be their entry level by any means. The more I look at the idmax the more I like it though, other then the price but I am not going to let that stop my choice now being powered by elites. Also looks like a good match for power if I do a dual 2 ohm since the elite is rates for 1100 at 1 ohm(fans will be running for sure). Pretty sure the box will need to be build in two pieces as part of it will be the spare tire well and the other part what is left behind the two elites standing up behind where the back seat would be. With the box shaped like this I am pretty sure it will not be deep enough and I will need to invert-mount it but I have never been opposed to that. the trunk will be dedicated to the stereo anyway I don't think that big old motor/magnet sticking up from the floor will look too bad.

[knightrider358]

Really mike? I woulda thought the X would be better than the R's. Ive had all 3 gens on the R's they are phenominal subs, believe me they are power hungry. I think the 2 gen w the grey cone and R logo at the botton of the cone sounded the best, then the 3rd gen w the blk cone and R at the bottom. Was never a big fan of the 1 w a single surround roll w the big center R

[kg1961]

I owned the 2nd gen is was perfect
Yes you need 750 watt plus for the 15" and they are only on gen3 so i would get one if i was you scott
It would be great hit the low and use the ti9

[kg1961]

I just bought 2 jl 13.5w1v2 8ohm to work in my system
They need little power ok size box and will work off my new to me zapco ag350.2 x3 so i hope i like zapco amps
The 13.5 is the best of both worlds im told bass like a 15" and punches like a 12"
They were also under 100.00 each

[knightrider358]

Great deal u got mike, the rf's woulda been better [WINKING FACE]

[kg1961]

Its all about power the ag350. 2 only does about 400 rms

[knightrider358]

I know just givin u crap but here ya go, would this be enough

[ttocs]

ya know its funny as we all know Rockford makes killer subs, but there is something weird in me about hooking a Rockford sub on a pg amp. I think its just because I never saw them both at one shop and the one I worked at that had pg, well RF was our competitions leading line.

[knightrider358]

It is funny scott but damn does my single rf rfd1212 on my ti800.1 sound clean and tight as hell

[ttocs]

I know it would. First system I ever really saw/heard/fell in love with was a Rockford system.

[Stryker]

I love my old school RF punch pro 12's....
circa like idk 92-93

[ttocs]

did they make an x-max 15"

[twisted]

did they make an x-max 15"

ask and you shall receive

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Phoenix-Gold-XM ... 25993446aa


you could also do 1 of these......

http://www.ebay.com/itm/WOW-OLD-SCHOOL- ... 19e6f6cd64

[kg1961]

did they make an x-max 15"

yes one on ebay right now

[ttocs]

cheep too but at 4 ohms I am not sure I would have enough power. Really I need a DVC bridged down to 1 er 2 ohms to get enough out of the .5 sub side to do a 15 with enough power.

[kg1961]

I don't think they made dvc xmax not sure I have not seen one only svc

[ttocs]

yea its been so long I forgot they were all svc. Anyone had the chance to hear one of these bad boys or the 13" version?

http://www.crutchfield.com/p_09140KX/Fo ... =02&tp=111

[JK]

I landed some 15's a couple years back.. I needed only 4 for what I was thinking about doing.. While waiting to complete the vision I landed some first gen 18" strokers.. Anyways the 15's don't require much power or airspace.. If I'm not mistaken they are kicker XPL's.. There was only a small amount that were released from my understanding.. I ended up buying 5 of those 15's.. I bought them from a guy who use to be a rep for kicker.. He had 5 brand new ones left in the original boxes.. I bought all 5.. I bought 5 because if I blew one I'd have a back up.. Since I switched to the 18's these are just sitting.. If you are interested in just 1 I'd be willing to sell it to you for exactly what I paid.. Not to sound crabby but if you don't want it its not for sale..