I am looking for a pair of 12" subs to be powered by a pair of ma audio hk802sx amps. 1 sub per amp. Years ago i did the same thing with two boss pd4000s and two power acoustik mofo 12" subs. It was a very loud setup and i am trying to beat that intense feeling that setup gave me. My money has grown up so i have better amp and sub options now. Please give me some options and real world data? Thanks...Cee.

Goals?

To be as ubsurdly loud as possible and still be a daily driver. What subs could you recommend...Orion hcca, Rockford T2,Mofo?

What's your budget? You won't see many of the members here suggest any of the "mainstream" companies. But check out Fi, SSA, Sundown, Mach 5, Incriminator Audio, Ascendant Audio and Stereo Integrity. All of them make subs that will meet your goal, and many of the owners of those companies will be able to help you along the way with any questions that you have.

Edited August 6, 200817 yr by KHARPS

My budget is $500 or so for the pair, maybe more depending on the performance output. I live in baltimore.maryland and have never heard any of those" boutique" sub brands in action. Don't get me wrong, i'm not closed to the idea at all. I just would like to get a "dose" to give me a reason to save and spend my hard earned change.

I think you should start reading all these threads on the "boutique" companies. Watch the videos and then decide if the price compliments the performance or not.

Also, I'm sure you can find someone on this forum who lives close enough to you to give you a demo. That would be the best way to get a feel for how they perform.

why the ma audio amps?

I didnt mean any harm by calling the brands "boutique" as apposed to "mainstay" brands. I would love to get a dose from someone close. i would even go to the next state above and below to get a sound. I am using the Ma Audio amps because i already have one and i want two and dollar per watt works for me. Have you heard bad things about the hk802 sx?

the amps will do their power, but ma audio has been known to be current hogs. i loved my hk4000d, but boy did it need an electrical backup.

subs i would recommend, fi bl, ma spl and sundown nightshade. all 3 close to the price range and all 3 will get ugly when it comes to loud!!

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What's your budget? You won't see many of the members here suggest any of the "mainstream" companies. But check out Fi, SSA, Sundown, Mach 5, Incriminator Audio, Ascendant Audio and Stereo Integrity. All of them make subs that will meet your goal, and many of the owners of those companies will be able to help you along the way with any questions that you have.

Don't forget Ascendant audio's line as well.