$150 To Spend, DCON The Best?

[ctmaudi 10+ year member]

I want to either get a single 12 or a pair of 8s. Looking for SQ, going to have about 400-450w @ 4ohm to work with. Pretty much was set on the DCON 12, but figured Id check to see if there was something else to consider. I want something that would work well in a small ported box or a sealed box.

Also, want something that can play pretty high in to mid bass for techno and rock.

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[pro-rabbit 5,000+ posts]

A few more options to consider

SDC2.0 (Street Duty 2.0) Series Subwoofers

SDC2.5 (Street Duty 2.5) Series Subwoofers

 

[Imtjnotu 5,000+ posts]

A few more options to considerSDC2.0 (Street Duty 2.0) Series Subwoofers

SDC2.5 (Street Duty 2.5) Series Subwoofers

oh snaps I didn't kno there was a 2.0 series now...see they make an 8 hmmm might have to try...
But tc its a toss up between the dcon and the sd 2.5....how much power do u have to work with?

 

[Imtjnotu 5,000+ posts]

Or if and when obsidian audio drops that would be a good one just based off there track record

 

[ctmaudi 10+ year member]

....how much power do u have to work with?

400-450, bridging rear channels of a Crescendo 1000C4 which is rated for 500, but I dont like to run amps at max.

Too bad the prices at AQ arent shipped, I would have considered a pair of the 2.0 8s.

If I get the 12in 2.0, I wouldnt need to get the Crescendo amp and could just keep the DSC480 since it does 320 bridged. Hmm...

 

[pro-rabbit 5,000+ posts]

400-450, bridging rear channels of a Crescendo 1000C4 which is rated for 500, but I dont like to run amps at max.
Too bad the prices at AQ arent shipped, I would have considered a pair of the 2.0 8s.

If I get the 12in 2.0, I wouldnt need to get the Crescendo amp and could just keep the DSC480 since it does 320 bridged. Hmm...

Shipping is not to much for the 2.0. But a single 12 would do well.

 

[ctmaudi 10+ year member]

Would there be much of a noticeable difference between the 2.0 12 off 250w and the DCON 12 off 400w?

What kind of box would work best with the 2.0?

 

[Cruzer 10+ year member]

Dayton Audio RSS315HO-4 12" Reference HO Subwoofer 4 Ohm

 

[09civic 5,000+ posts]

New AQ 8s have a Fs of 50...might as well put em in the doors lol

 

[Imtjnotu 5,000+ posts]

Dayton Audio RSS315HO-4 12" Reference HO Subwoofer 4 Ohm

Dayton Audio TIT320C-4 12" Titanic Mk III Subwoofer 4 Ohm

U should get this one if u could afford the extra cash.....but there will be a difference. Bassinbuick has 2 dcon tens flexing his car really nicely so flip a coin

 

[pro-rabbit 5,000+ posts]

the 2.0 liked 1.75-2.25ft3

There would be a difference as your close to double the power, but even at that its not that audible at such a low power setting. The 2.0 will handle more power all though I can not say how much as its rated for 250rms do to warranty issues and possible abuse by some users.

 

[Cruzer 10+ year member]

Dayton Audio TIT320C-4 12" Titanic Mk III Subwoofer 4 Ohm

thats over the budget and out of stock

 

[pro-rabbit 5,000+ posts]

New AQ 8s have a Fs of 50...might as well put em in the doors lol

As I already said its is not accurate. We do have a set in the doors of the scion. I bet they still drop lower then most of systems out there haha.

Your far to caught up in published specs that are never accurate from any company.

 

[dragonrage 10+ year member]

Dayton Audio TIT320C-4 12" Titanic Mk III Subwoofer 4 Ohm

That one has a bit more Xmax and a bit less power handling than the reference. It has significantly higher distortion, but probably no worse than most of the subwoofers discussed on this site.

Personally, I would choose the Dayton Ref in this budget, but I don't believe the ultra low distortion is going to be a necessity in the OP's eyes, considering his music.

 

[ctmaudi 10+ year member]

Well, if I get something thats good off 250-300w, then I could just keep the DSC-480 and save some money. If I get something that needs more, then Ill be getting the Crescendo, which is more money. So if the 2.0 is good for a daily, and has good SQ, I might do that for now to save some cash.