Ok so i want to have two subs instead of one because 1) i'm gonna do some custom boxes that fit in the sides of my trunk 2) it looks cooler

I'm not too concerned about the power of the subs, which is why i'm comparing the infinity to the Type R......I'm more concerned about the sound, effiency, etc. and money.

I've owned the Infinity Reference 1250w, and it sounded really nice! Haha even hooked up to a Dual 300 max amp (it wasn't my choice to have that amp), but the type R's seem to be the favorite of everyone...here are the specs and the bold parts are what i'm worried about mostly, and/or the differences between the subs. Anything else i should look at? Or any other subs?

Size 12 -inch
Impedance 4 ohms
Cone Material Polypropylene
Surround Material Rubber
Sealed Box Volume (cubic feet) 1.25
Ported Box Volume (cubic feet) 2
Port diameter (inches) 4
Port length (inches) 12.25
Free-Air No
Dual Voice Coil No
Sensitivity 93 dB at 2.83 volts
Frequency Response 23 - 400 Hz
RMS Power Range (Watts) 60-300
Peak Power Handling (Watts) 1200
Top Mount Depth (inches) 5 1/8
Bottom Mount Depth (inches) 5 11/16
Cutout Diameter or Length (inches) 11 3/16
Vas (liters) 84.4
Fs (Hz) 25.4
Qts 0.47


Impedance 2 ohms
Cone Material Kevlar-reinforced pulp
Surround Material Santoprene rubber
Sealed Box Volume (cubic feet) 0.57 - 1
Ported Box Volume (cubic feet) 0.75 - 2
Port diameter (inches) 3
Port length (inches) 9.9
Free-Air No
Dual Voice Coil Yes
Sensitivity 85 dB at 1 volt
Frequency Response 23 - 500 Hz
RMS Power Range (Watts) 200-500
Peak Power Handling (Watts) 1500
Top Mount Depth (inches) 7 5/8
Bottom Mount Depth (inches) 8 7/16
Cutout Diameter or Length (inches) 10 13/16
Vas (liters) 45
Fs (Hz) 28
Qts 0.42

 

what amp are you using because you would need to match up the subs with the amp that you have the wrong ohms and your amp might go into protect or may not power the subs at maximum potential

 

Oh yeah i know that, that's not a problem

I guess my main question is does the sensitivity matter THAT much between these two subs? and then the rest

 

no the sensitivity doesn't matter that much if you have the power to push them and personally I wouldn't go with the type-r just because someone else told you too. Go with what you like the sound and look and specs of. Personally I won't go with a type-r because I think that they are ugly, I like the look of subs like the Memphis Mclass http://www.memphiscaraudio.com/produ...ss-subwoofers/

 

JLaudio all the way for sound quality hands down.

 

What about Cadence for an amp (the Ia7)? And a Fi or Acoustik Valence sub? Hear they kick JL's butt and are some the best sounding subs out there

 

well thats always an option if your made of money and in that case go ahead drop a couple grand.on a system hell yeaaaaa.id start with rogue accustics there the best.

 

Ummmm....it wouldn't even be a grand for the amp and TWO subs plus a box.....but ya memphis is a pretty good brand

 

i like Dayton subs. check em out, i was brought on board to these subs by another well respected member. i rock one 10" sub and its all i need.

 

JL is extremely good stuff but pricey. I've heard of Cadence but never seen or heard it its best to stick with a name brand amps, subs you can gamble with. FI is some sweet stuff my friend has one 18 hittin 151db and it reacts just as fast as a 10. Never heard of Acoustik Valence or rogue acoustics. I've heard of Dayton but never heard them.