Aaron Clinton

From what I understand by the initial post, he already has the 18" IXL and wants to make it work, not buy a JL.

Yeah, that is an interesting topic.

I agree. ^^

Slower hop today.

F@H 840/1500 at the office.

Arthur, my 2year old, does a great job at that for me.

Thanks lithium.

Thats good news!!

Details, testing music, box etc.

It is a fair question, but I will let Mike answer it.

How about we start over. Can you give us a little more detail as to the goal of this topic? Have you considered something used? Etc.

I am confused, which driver is in question at the moment in regards to the magnet?

A 3-way is more difficult to set up and tune, not to mention properly process. Meaning, if you want control from the deck, there are only a few that are 3-way active capable. But plenty of people are running 3-way through a 4 channel amplifier and then having the signal out to a 2 channel amplifier and using the crossovers on the amplifiers. As for hearing a difference based on company name on the amplifier, as long as it is not a junker paired up with a super elite level amp, you should be just fine. If you have not done active before, it might be worth starting out with 2 way and getting is set up to your liking first. And if you feel you want more, then move to 3-way. As for raw drivers, $600 can buy you a decent amount. There are plenty of different options, but having a better idea of where you are placing the speakers, what you plan or are aiming for in regards of crossover points, and space you have to work with, would be a good start on the road to finding drivers.

Keep in mind a large portion of the clarity of the sound reproduced by the sub woofer is dependent on the quality of the install. Meaning you could buy something along the lines of an IA Flatlyne, SSA Icon, Mach5 IXL, or Fi Q, but if the box is not built correctly or the amplifier is not set up correctly they will sound horrible until it is corrected.

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I have had great performance, in regards to closed cell foam, from Second Skin Overkill.

But do not spam your way to the classifieds.

Did you look at the Sound Splinter Orphan 8's? Similar to the RL-i 8 and they are priced nicely.