So I had a JL 12" up until about an hour and a half ago when my new Pheonix Gold Ti2800.1 Monoblock Amp blew it. I have no idea which exact JL I had because it was practically given to me by a buddy since my LS came with a blown sub. I am now looking for recommendations on a new subwoofer that hopefully will not blow on that amplifier. I'm no audio head nor do I fully understand all the logistics that go with matching up woofers to amps. I have an enclosure for 1 sub, so it has to be 1 sub. Any recommendations/help would be greatly appreciated.. I don't really want to break the bank on a sub btw... I don't need something that beats down the block. I just like deep quality bass that sounds great and can handle my Chop & Screwed music.

Amplifier Specs:

Phoenix Gold Ti2800.1 Monoblock Amp
600w x1 @ 2 ohms
800w x1 @ 1 ohm

Thanks in advance for any help you guys may be able to provide..

 

I ran Audiobahn for years but from friends I've heard their quality has diminished. Kicker comp CVX or Alpine S is amazing subs for a great price. Im running a Memphis audio M class now.

 

Need a little more info... enclosure volume, mounting depth, and budget?

 

Plus one. Well said

 

Thanks brother. My best friend swears up and down about Memphis also so I have a friend who owns a shop checking into Memphis for me.

Sorry bud I don't have half of that info other than my budget.. I'd like to keep it under 200 but if I have to go over a bit to get something worth my time then I won't mind.

 

Memphis is good, clean bass. Its not loud. Kicker and alpine is amazing but its made to pound. If you lived closer bro im selling my kicker mono amp. ZX competition class. The wiring is to much of a pain to run in a first gen lol . I paid full price at $200.

Your budget is $200? Gonna be rough. You'll probably have to buy used. Check your local craigslist. Be weary. Push on the sub. Listen for a crunch. If it does that, Don't buy it. Ask the seller to keep it hooked up or run wiring and test it on the spot. I sold 2 Memphis 12's, box, and a 800 watt Jensen amp for $200.

 

Looks like the shop I got everything done at is going to hook me up with a 5th gen Alpine Type R for $225 installed. Seems like a pretty decent deal would you guys say? They retail at $290 it seems on Alpine's website, so seems like I may make it out of this fairly well.

Opinions welcome.

 

What amp you going to use? Yeah you came out good. Install aren't cheap, I know, I used to do them. Lol

 

The same Phoenix Gold that I have in the trunk now. Shouldn't have any issues this time around. Apparently my last sub was only 250 RMS.