Need some opinions.

[Dan208 23]

I'll probably get flamed for this question, but here goes. I'll be purchasing a new sub in July and am having some trouble making a decision. I had originally planned on using the current box I have (1.21 cubes sealed) and getting either a SA-12 or Level 3 12" (the cutout is only 11" and those two are about the only ones I've found that will fit).

But I've been doing some thinking about it and have come up with another idea. Getting a cheaper sub like a 10" DCON or a SA-8, and getting a really nice ported box built for it (I'm thinking Argent Audio). I'd love to do a IA 187, but I don't know enought about what I'm doing to put 600 watts on a 300 watt sub.

Either 12" would get 600 watts. The 10" or 8" would get 300. This is a daily driver and I listen to just about everything. Budget is around $300. This is going in a Saturn Vue, but I can't take up the entire back.

I know I'm forgetting to include something, so let me know if there's any other info needed. Flame away.