Want a 12 again

[static 0]

I just sold my Q12 (and a 15), I bought and installed 2 Rl-i8's and they sound great, but I just miss that deep loud low sound from a 12. The Rl-i's are little monsters don't get me wrong and they get low, but they're 8's, impressive as they may be, I don't know I just miss the Q12. I got rid of it due to space limitations in my truck. But I would be willing to give up that space again, in a small sealed enclosure.

Now I was also looking at the TC-3000, I'm just skeptical of TC's CS and lack of info about the subs. The site shows the older 3k's and on the forum the new ones are talked about but very limited info and stock and they will be producing another batch of different ones blah blah blah.

Even though I would like to try out a new sub like the 3000, I'm just not sure what I would recieve as far as current batch, or if they are even in stock or if there was a problem, the CS from what I've read over there is not that great, not that I know personally, but I don't think I want to find out.

I guess there is not real question in this thread, just looking for comments about my obsession with constantly buying and trying different sub(s). Will I ever be happy?? I should have never sold the Q12.

[///M5 2,833]

What enclosure was your Q in?

[static 0]

before i sold it it was in a 2.3 tuned to 32hz, sounded fantastic. I also had it in a 1.25 sealed and that sounded great as well. If I order another one, I'll put it in 1 cube with polyfill, possibly inverted to save space.

[bigjae1976 0]

You tried something else and it didn't meet your needs. No big deal.

I've been through 4 different subs in my car but I don't see me selling my Q12...ever.

[static 0]

You tried something else and it didn't meet your needs. No big deal.

I've been through 4 different subs in my car but I don't see me selling my Q12...ever.

Ouch, I know man, please don't beat me up over it. JK. I know dumb move, as soon as it sold, I went, "Oh MY WHAT HAVE YOU DONE!!! NOOOOOO!!!!!!"

But I just called TC Sounds and the TC-3000 and 2000 12's are in stock right now. I am half tempted to try one.

Someone talk me out of it!!! Why shouldn't I try one??

Edited June 15, 2007 by static

[jacka 0]

Well, sounds like you know what you want and you're willing to give up the space for it again, so do it.

[dopey 0]

You tried something else and it didn't meet your needs. No big deal.

I've been through 4 different subs in my car but I don't see me selling my Q12...ever.

Ouch, I know man, please don't beat me up over it. JK. I know dumb move, as soon as it sold, I went, "Oh MY WHAT HAVE YOU DONE!!! NOOOOOO!!!!!!"

But I just called TC Sounds and the TC-3000 and 2000 12's are in stock right now. I am half tempted to try one.

Someone talk me out of it!!! Why shouldn't I try one??

Because you want a Q!!!

Get a Q, and be happy.

[///M5 2,833]

Sort of unfair to compare a big ported box and a 12 with some sealed 8's in small boxes, especially 8's that shine in a ported enclosure. You might just not be happy with a small enclosure.

[static 0]

Sort of unfair to compare a big ported box and a 12 with some sealed 8's in small boxes, especially 8's that shine in a ported enclosure. You might just not be happy with a small enclosure.

Do the RL-i8's shine in a ported enclosure?, I would only have room to port one if I made a ported enclosure, and I think that 2 sealed would be louder than one ported with the power that I am able to provide it/them. The RL-i8's are in a cube shared, this is a rough estimate because of the wierd angles and fiberglass involved.

I'm pretty sure I'm going to buy another Q12, I already got down a 1 cube box from my attic. I think I'll keep one or both of the RL-i's and put one or both in the house.

[static 0]

I know, Like I said, I called TC and they had 3k's and 2k's in stock, TC just seems a little shaky to me, I just don't want any issues or buy one and then who knows. With Fi, I know what I'm getting and it's good and there will be no issues that won't be handled immediately and perfectly with impeccable service.

Edited June 16, 2007 by static

[bigjae1976 0]

Sounds like a good reason to buy a Q.