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True but the lower rating has me leaning towards the Dcon.

After checking Massive's ratings, they rate the sub channel @400 watts at 2 ohms. Not 500.

Probably would be my best bet. I will get ahold of them. Thanks everyone for your help!

And why would you say that? Someone with more experience would not need to ask and would know how to handle the power with the Dcon. You are better off with the Icon at that power level and since you have more at your disposal, if needed, you wouldn't have to upgrade from the Dcon in the future. I have plenty of knowledge on what I'm asking. I was just basically wondering if the Dcon rms rating was conservative at 300 rms. I know how to set and maintain my equipment. And I've been in car audio since the mid 90's so I'm confident in my knowledge. I just don't have any experience with these woofers. But thank you for you reply and assuming & telling me I have little experience.

Well said thank you.

And why would you say that?

Massive audio nx5. I could run it at 1 ohm and then it's rated at 800 watts. But I don't want to stress my electrical that much. And as far as the box is concerned I'm staying with it because it fits perfectly where I want it. My main concern was, is 500 watts gonna be to much for a Dcon? And would 500 watts be enough for an Icon?

I have 500 watts @2 ohm for power. A prefab box that's 1.8 cu ft tuned at 31hz slot ported. I listen to all differnt kind of music. I would like the best sq and if it gets loud that's good too. So which 12" should I go with with those specs.

Great sig pic!

Im new here. Looks like a nice place.