Best sub for my MTX 6500D amp?

cloud · Criminal Joined: 03 Nov 2005 Posts: 60 City: Austin

My boat has an old school "system" in it that I plan on redo-ing, on a budget, before this summer.

Picked up a couple used, but nice, MTX amps yesterday - a 6500D and an 8302. I plan on putting 4 6.5" speakers in home brew cans on a tower eventually powered by the 8302 (unsure of speaker brand yet, still researching) and a single 12" or 15" DVC sub powered by the 6500D. I currently have 2 old school Kicker comp 8's powered by an ancient Sony amp for my bass. I'm looking for an MTX 6304 to power 4-6 in-cabin 6.5's as well.

I plan on building a custom box for the new single sub in the driver's footwell - there's plenty of room. What should I go with to best match this amp? Price is a concern - don't want to spend more than about $150 on the sub.

Should I do down-firing? Ported or Sealed? I typically prefer the sound of sealed, but on a boat...I just want it to get loud, cheap (ok, ok...it still has to sound pretty decent!).

Amp specs for those that don't know:
http://www.mtx.com/caraudio/archive/thunder6500d.cfm

Basically, 500W RMS X 1 w/ a 2ohm load, which I plan on accomplishing with a DVC sub.

Any input appreciated!

bremsen · Outlaw Joined: 08 Jun 2005 Posts: 168 City: Charlotte

I've found Elemental's subs to be very good for the $$. Check out the 13kv2 or 16kv2. 3-yr warranty also. I have a 13kv2 in my car and I've been pleasantly surprised by both the output and SQ.

edesignaudio.com

acurtis_ttu · Soul Rider Joined: 16 Aug 2004 Posts: 499 City: Houston

also look into NVS's new subs , I think Duane (owner ) did some testing against the w6 line JL subs.

soundsetter · Newbie Joined: 06 Mar 2004 Posts: 23 City: newark

i reconmend jl audio, due to they have subs for all power levels and air space. they are best subs out. just my 2cents...