creyc

I could do this, but it seems there are more speakers (and thus more competition) in the 15" space. It seems there would be better options with 15s. What would be the benefit of running an 18? I know it's less surface area than two 15s, and likely power handling although I don't have a ton of power available right now as it is. I like the idea that it's potentially cheaper, buying one 18 vs two 15s. Besides the eD 19Ov2, what would be a good musical, but loud 18?

I've heard a few things about the guy who runs eD as well, I honestly just want a sub that performs As far as space, I've got about 8cu ft to work with. I could go larger if need be, but this is staying under the window line.. I know I mentioned before I don't plan to compete, but I do have one goal as far as SPL. I want to try to be as loud or louder than two 12" L5's in the back of an explorer. Fairly large ported box, about 1500W. Buddy of mine, heh

At $500 a pop, Mags are way outside of my price range

I've got two 10" kicker L5s in my extended cab ranger right now, running off an SAE-1000D amp and it's not loud enough for me. I prefer something that sounds good, and I don't compete so I need a sub for a daily driver. Trying to stay around $250 per sub, I was looking at the Elemental Designs 16Ov2, SSA Icon, Mach5 IXL or possibly the AA Arsenal. Both the eD and the IXL stand out to me, I've heard some favorable things about them. I aim to buy one now and run it ported off around 1000W RMS, and add a second later when I get another SAE-1000D strapped (1800W). What would you recommend I get and why? I'm ready to buy now, I am selling my current 10s locally to pay for this first sub, I just want to make sure the replacement is louder than two 10s.