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Help me pick a good SQ sub....

Hey guys as most of you know i just finished my SQ build.
Im running 3 way active dls iridium front stage.
For now im running a jl w6v2 off a 500/1, Im def. wanting to switch it out but im having a hard time deciding. vote for which one you like for mostly SQ.

thanks

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Originally Posted by adamtaylorpcb (Post 6879028)

Morel Ultimo 10

have you heard one in person? 600 is a little steep for my cash flow right now but if its worth it i can splurge.

Hey man! I saw you posted in the DIYMA thread about SQ subs asking about DLS as well... well I did some searching on caraudio and msged some dude that had DLS in his car and this is what he said:

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Honestly, I think the Iridium subs are among the best I've heard. I own a Critical Mass UL12, Esotar 1200, Morel Ultimo 12", JBL W10GTI MkII's, and also the DLS Iridium's. In that list, I would rank them as second best, behind the Esotar, which costs nearly 3x the amount.

They are extremely crisp, have an awesome punch, and a sweet natural sound due to the cone material. I could see why they win so many awards. They also handle pretty good power while having a pretty shallow mounting depth.

I do like them a lot. If I had to find a flaw, it would be on lower bass notes. The subs have great extension, definately. They can play well down to 20hz, but a combination of a low xmax and natural cone really makes the low notes have "flutter". Atleast to my ears they did. A lot of it will have to do with enclosure design. Other subs which have a larger xmax, will blend the lower notes to give a "smoother" appearance, whereas with the DLS you hear every "flutter" of a slow 20hz sine wave. So, in reality, it may not be a flaw at all. It just really reveals the music in a way you are unused to.

It definately outperforms the Morel and JBL though. It has superior tonality, and will hit every note in the spectrum from 100hz down to 20hz, with an upper smoothness and crisp punch you won't really find in other subs.

nice man thanks. Im def. thinking about the iridium just because well it would make everything except for my sub amp dls in my system.

yep, ive heard them and it sounded great... but then again not $600 great IMHO

i dont really think any single speaker i have heard is worth $600

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Originally Posted by adamtaylorpcb (Post 6879532)

yep, ive heard them and it sounded great... but then again not $600 great IMHO

i dont really think any single speaker i have heard is worth $600

yeah thats kinda what i was thinkin.

By the way, I don't know if that guy's reply was biased as he is selling 2 DLS Iridium 10s... for "around $500"... let me know if you are interested and I can get you two in touch.

edit: also, I found a quote for a brand new one at an authorized dealer in FL for $350..

http://www.dealercostcaraudio.com/ul...ridium10i.aspx
269 with a 3 year warranty and free shipping. I hadnt heard much about that company for a while but now that ive looked into it ive heard they are pretty good.

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Originally Posted by Get_Zwole (Post 6879975)

Nice deal! Let me know if you pull the trigger :)

will do bro. It may be a couple weeks but i wanna start getting some feedback now. With the new headunit and running actively the jl just isnt cutting it, just a little too boomy etc. for the caliber speakers i have in there now. Dont get me wrong its a great sub but just not for my setup right now.

go for the JL W7 13.5... best sq sub around :)

not much more than the iridium
http://www.dealercostcaraudio.com/ul...obelium10.aspx

W7 13.5 best sq sub? The W6V2 is a better SQ sub then the W7.

What exactly is wrong with your W6V2? Its a great subwoofer. What are you looking for exactly/goals? I definitely like the IDMAX as well.

Just noticed you said it's too boomy. What about turning the output down?

the JL W7 13.5 suggestion was a joke.

op is not looking for a w7 or idmax or any other spl sub.

he wants a sq sub that is tight, punchy and crystal clear bass reproduction that isnt going to subdue the rest of the system, instead blend perfectly with his dls comps

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Originally Posted by adamtaylorpcb (Post 6881036)

the JL W7 13.5 suggestion was a joke.

op is not looking for a w7 or idmax or any other spl sub.

he wants a sq sub that is tight, punchy and crystal clear bass reproduction that isnt going to subdue the rest of the system, instead blend perfectly with his dls comps

very nice sir thats exactly what im going for ;).

And the gain on my sub etc. is down pretty low. It still just doesnt blend well with my dls.

i forgot to add the diyma 12 to the poll as well. Im def. thinking about it, very good price and can use a small enclosure. Ive heard nothing but awesome things about it as well.

i know you probably never heard of it but look up

Soundsplinter - RL-P

i have used to have one and man did that thing sound awesome!

i didnt know the diyma sub was a sq sub. thought it was more of an spl based speaker

also, the FiQ is 1000w rms... might want to get another amp to handle that

Yeah thats one thing im trying to keep is my 500/1 its a great amp and i dont have a ton of cash flowing right now. I also heard even the FI Q is a little too spl oriented.

Yeah the diyma sub is supposed to be fantastic at sq. I hardly ever listen to rap or anything with much bass. So this makes it a real contender that and its cheaper and takes tiny enclosures to make it sound good.