JL Audio 500/1... Which 12" sub?.. Rockford Fosgate P3, Alpine Type R, or MA Audio XL??

Question

I'm only running a JL Audio 500/1 amp. I'm also using a 1 farad Fosgate capacitor and 4 awg. wire. My intentions are to use only one 12" sub. I am completely undecided. Of course I want a 12 at 500 RMS. Here's where I am at w/ some sort of a decision. Rockford Fosgate P3, MA Audio XL, or Alpine Type R. I am open to all advice, new options of the same category, and explanations of why you suggest your opinion. Thanks!

Answer 1

For get the P3, get the T2. Also you really do not have any need for the cap unless your in DB Drag comps. Besides the 1 farred cap is only for peple that are running at least 1000 watts RMS. Seeing how your only using a 500/1 amp for a sub, I doubt that your even hitting 1000 watts RMS, and that is including the rest of the speakers in your car.

Answer 2

I really like the Kicker CVRs and the Image dynamics IDQs. ( http://www.woofersetc.com/index.cfm?fuse... )  

The reason I like them is basically because the products from both companies keep getting better. Alpine, rockford and MA have all seemed to take a step back over the past few years.

Another couple of companies to look at are Fi audio and Digital Designs.  

Answer 3

I dont know a lot about those speakers but I would just get a square 12. My friend used to have just one and it would hit harder than 2 15's. Of coarse if you use a good amp and speakers it will always hit good.