It's been a while since I've been around these parts...

[threedd97 0]

I got shafted by robotunderground with a dank adire audio brahma 12". It died after about 6 months of use running it on an Arc Audio 1000.1, 800w @ 4ohms. I researched about his frankenstein subs after the fact unfortunately.

So to the point at hand, I haven't really kept up with what current drivers are out there and what is quality since I would say 2007 or 2008 when I got a Fi BTL 15". I've been looking at their 12" BL, RE SXX 12" and the SSA ICON 12". With all the objectivity you have, can you say I'm making a sound decision picking up the ICON?

I keep hearing when US Amps bought out RE, their product quality diminished. I loved the Fi sub I had, so I poked around the lineup there. I like the specs on the ICON. They seem to suite what I want to come from a sub. I guess I'm just asking for that extra push to go ahead with the purchase.

If it helps, I'm looking for a nice mix of spl and ""SQL"", but leaning more on the ""SQL"" these days. I still enjoy a loud driver, but I have developed the desire for a clean, precise sound. I don't want to replace my amp so the sub needs to able to handle the arc audio ks1000.1 I'm using.

Edited October 4, 2010 by threedd97

[wink757 0]

What happen to ur sub from undergroundrobot? You can't go wrong with the icon. It gets loud and sounds good with deep bass all around solid sub/

[Duran 387]

Sounds like an ICON is just for you if those are your goals

[sefugi 166]

Icons do sound like a great choice for you. If you havn't seen it here is a link to the 2010 ICONS Free shipping for October. Good Luck with your decision.

[KU40 173]

If it played fine for 6 months, YOU blew it.

[ssh 924]

If it played fine for 6 months, YOU blew it.

x2. Check your ssf and gain on your amplifier.

[threedd97 0]

If it played fine for 6 months, YOU blew it.

x2. Check your ssf and gain on your amplifier.

Thanks for the advice everyone. I'll lock in an icon this week.

The gain was maybe at 1/4 at the most. I was only doing 800w @ 4 ohm. The sub should have been fine. I heard he changed out the voice coils and other parts from members at diymobile when I did the research.

Edited October 4, 2010 by threedd97