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Thread: Finally narrowed it down... |
    
Bronze Member Username: Dynamik
Post Number: 40
Registered: Feb-08
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| Posted on Wednesday, April 30, 2008 - 09:31 pm: |
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Ok, so the past month I have been trying to decide what 15" sub to put into my car. Well I have narrowed my options to either SSA Icon, Fi Q, Kicker CVX, AQ HDC, or a used Mag! I'm stuck from here! What route should I go from here? $250-$300 max budget! |
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Gold Member Username: Nyyfan13
15 MAG
USA
Post Number: 9473
Registered: Jul-06
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| Posted on Wednesday, April 30, 2008 - 09:58 pm: |
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SQ, SQL, or SPL? |
Silver Member Username: Drant19
DUB-C,
TX
Post Number: 852
Registered: Aug-07
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| Posted on Wednesday, April 30, 2008 - 10:04 pm: |
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Mag gets my vote out of those. just depends what you want like Yanks said... |
Bronze Member Username: Dynamik
Post Number: 41
Registered: Feb-08
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| Posted on Wednesday, April 30, 2008 - 10:19 pm: |
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SQL... I already have an amp btw... KX1200.1! |
Gold Member Username: Nyyfan13
15 MAG
USA
Post Number: 9475
Registered: Jul-06
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| Posted on Wednesday, April 30, 2008 - 10:24 pm: |
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I would go Mag, but I am biased lol.
I know you wouldn't be disappointed in the Mag though. |
Bronze Member Username: Dynamik
Post Number: 42
Registered: Feb-08
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| Posted on Wednesday, April 30, 2008 - 10:28 pm: |
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Honestly thats where my heart been set. The only thing is...Having to wait for someone selling a 15" Mag... Especially on my budget! |
Gold Member Username: Nyyfan13
15 MAG
USA
Post Number: 9476
Registered: Jul-06
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| Posted on Wednesday, April 30, 2008 - 10:29 pm: |
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ca.com classifieds ftw.....got mine for $200 picked up  |
Gold Member Username: Redliner
Wilmington,
Ma
Post Number: 4348
Registered: Jun-05
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| Posted on Thursday, May 01, 2008 - 12:43 am: |
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250 shipped to your door |
Gold Member Username: Redliner
Wilmington,
Ma
Post Number: 4349
Registered: Jun-05
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| Posted on Thursday, May 01, 2008 - 12:44 am: |
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well that is may 11th mine should be going up for sale. unless for some reason i dont like the new sub as much then its back to the mag but it will prob be up for sale |
Silver Member Username: Goodie_goop
Mid town,
Texas
U.S.
Post Number: 894
Registered: Oct-06
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| Posted on Thursday, May 01, 2008 - 01:49 am: |
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icon |
Platinum Member Username: Chaunb3400
All he does is catch t...,
Alabama
U.S.
Post Number: 14209
Registered: Jul-05
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| Posted on Thursday, May 01, 2008 - 03:08 am: |
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FI Q...
Never heard an Icon or HDC...I like the way the Q sounds better then a mag..
Good thing..is that if you get one and dont like it you could sell it and pick up another and not even be out much money if any... |
Bronze Member Username: Dynamik
Post Number: 43
Registered: Feb-08
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| Posted on Thursday, May 01, 2008 - 06:53 pm: |
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i don't wanna jump on any bandwagons, that's why I am reluctant of the Q but I hear so many geeat things about them. Which ever sub I go with, I wanna use Minimal trunk space as possible. Talking with Chad at SSA, he stated that the Icon gets loud and low without a lot of enclosure space! |
Gold Member Username: Jkidder
Worlds gunna end,
In
2012
Post Number: 3509
Registered: Nov-05
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| Posted on Thursday, May 01, 2008 - 07:00 pm: |
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mag is its own bandwagon. the only sub you mentioned that doesnt really have a "bandwagon" is the ICON. although i love the ICON i wouldnt put it on the same level as MAG or Q especially power handling...
the cisco kid |
Silver Member Username: Hurricanebr1an
Western Burbs of Chicago,
IL
Usa
Post Number: 477
Registered: Sep-07
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| Posted on Thursday, May 01, 2008 - 07:02 pm: |
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wait for charlie's MAG. Good deal there. |
Bronze Member Username: Dynamik
Post Number: 44
Registered: Feb-08
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| Posted on Thursday, May 01, 2008 - 07:13 pm: |
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Ok! So is there a noticeable difference in the Q and Mag as far as lows and SQ go? Im sure they both are excellent though! Hey Charlie do you have AIM and pics? |
Silver Member Username: Goodie_goop
Mid town,
Texas
U.S.
Post Number: 897
Registered: Oct-06
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| Posted on Thursday, May 01, 2008 - 08:40 pm: |
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from what i read on the icon it will take what his amp can put out if he is not stupid with his gain...but im just kinda throwin it out there... |
Platinum Member Username: Wingmanalive
A pic is worth
1000 posts!!
Post Number: 16400
Registered: Jun-06
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| Posted on Thursday, May 01, 2008 - 08:48 pm: |
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Q is the better value. Mag is just a better sub.
I regret selling my Mag. |
Silver Member Username: Bjfish11
Garden Plain,
KS
USA
Post Number: 422
Registered: Dec-06
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| Posted on Thursday, May 01, 2008 - 08:59 pm: |
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I will be getting an ICON fairly soon to compare with my Q. Im pretty excited to get it and try it out. I may have a Q up for sale in the next couple weeks... |
Gold Member Username: Nyyfan13
15 MAG
USA
Post Number: 9487
Registered: Jul-06
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| Posted on Thursday, May 01, 2008 - 09:59 pm: |
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Fisher please let us know the results man. I'm curious to see them.
Honestly, from what I've read and heard (only hearing the MAG and not the Q or Icon) but it is hard to find a sub that sounds better and gets louder than a Mag. |
Silver Member Username: Bjfish11
Garden Plain,
KS
USA
Post Number: 423
Registered: Dec-06
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| Posted on Thursday, May 01, 2008 - 10:04 pm: |
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Will do.
I havent heard a mag, so I cant compare to that. But as of now, the Q is my favorite woofer I have owned. I was impressed by the output of the Q. And I moved to the 12" Q on 1000 watts from a pair of 18" MTs with 5000+ on them.
Not saying they are comparable by any means, of course. |
Platinum Member Username: Wingmanalive
A pic is worth
1000 posts!!
Post Number: 16406
Registered: Jun-06
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| Posted on Thursday, May 01, 2008 - 10:04 pm: |
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If the Mag was priced like the Q sales would have quadrupled.
If SI made an 18" Paul would've jizzed in his pants.
We can't have everything I guess. |
Bronze Member Username: Dynamik
Post Number: 45
Registered: Feb-08
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| Posted on Friday, May 02, 2008 - 06:57 pm: |
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Well, it's definitely down to the Mag and Q for me! I'm leaning towards the Mag... and I will be ready to buy exactly May 16th...so Charlie...hit me up with pics and ish! lol |
Gold Member Username: Nyyfan13
15 MAG
USA
Post Number: 9506
Registered: Jul-06
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| Posted on Sunday, May 04, 2008 - 04:04 pm: |
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http://www.caraudio.com/forum/showthread.php?t=310983
Nice price on a Mag. I don't know if Charlie and you have talked yet or not. if Charlie isn't ready to sell, then I'd buy this one. If Charlie is ready to sell, then I'd buy Charlie's. |
Bronze Member Username: Dynamik
Post Number: 49
Registered: Feb-08
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| Posted on Monday, May 05, 2008 - 09:55 am: |
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Thanks Yanks!!! I worked out a deal with him... $210 shipped! |
Gold Member Username: Redliner
Wilmington,
Ma
Post Number: 4361
Registered: Jun-05
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| Posted on Monday, May 05, 2008 - 11:54 am: |
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sorry havent been around. long weekend of work |
Bronze Member Username: Dynamik
Post Number: 50
Registered: Feb-08
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| Posted on Monday, May 05, 2008 - 11:58 am: |
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No Prob Charlie, I wanted to buy yours...keep it in the ecoustics family, ya know! lol Did you get my PM? |
Gold Member Username: Redliner
Wilmington,
Ma
Post Number: 4363
Registered: Jun-05
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| Posted on Monday, May 05, 2008 - 12:04 pm: |
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ya i just got it like 5 mins ago lol. its fine il find a buyer im not worried lol. i have time right now i might even sell it to my brother anyways |
Silver Member Username: Denim
SoundSolutionsAudio.com,
MD
USA
Post Number: 702
Registered: Nov-06
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| Posted on Monday, May 05, 2008 - 12:07 pm: |
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Cisco kid, on the power handling subject. The Icon and Q are both rms ratted at 1000 watts. Most Icon and Q owners are running 1200 watts on them. We do not recommend over powering the driver because we have no idea the actual quality of the install, that is the same reason Fi rates the Q at 1000. Neither driver needs any where near 1000 watts to play clear and strong daily. |
Bronze Member Username: Dynamik
Post Number: 52
Registered: Feb-08
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| Posted on Monday, May 05, 2008 - 12:10 pm: |
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Well, will my KX1200.1 be too much for the Mag then? I don't wanna blow it! |
Silver Member Username: Denim
SoundSolutionsAudio.com,
MD
USA
Post Number: 703
Registered: Nov-06
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| Posted on Monday, May 05, 2008 - 12:14 pm: |
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If you are smart with the gains and have a clean signal and a quality box, you should be okay. Most KX 1200.1's I have seen are doing well into 1400 watts. Unless you are a competitor, there is no real need to push the driver to it's limits. |
Bronze Member Username: Dynamik
Post Number: 53
Registered: Feb-08
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| Posted on Monday, May 05, 2008 - 12:18 pm: |
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Yea, my KX does 1477. And I have a DMM that came with my books for school (I'm a Network Security major, had to take a PC repair class!). Honestly, I have the slightest clue how to accurately use the thing, but I know once I am taught, I will have the gains set perfect! lol And I don't plan on competing, maybe just have it metered. |
Silver Member Username: Denim
SoundSolutionsAudio.com,
MD
USA
Post Number: 704
Registered: Nov-06
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| Posted on Monday, May 05, 2008 - 12:24 pm: |
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There are a few amplifier gain setting tutorials floating around the web. The sub will tell you when it is being over driven too. Plus, it is rare that on music that the amplifier will push full power, which is also dependent on how stout your electrical system is. |
