Best 12" Sub for under $200

[AustinKP]

Any suggestions? I'm looking for the best 12" sub/box combo, or total cost of a sub and separate box. I want the best SQ sub I can get that still gets loud and hits hard. I hear the MM12 is awesome and it's on sale for $179. Is there anything else I should be looking at? Is the Kicker CompVR any good? Alpine Type R? The IDMax and Adire Brahma's are pretty expensive, aren't they? Where would I find prices on those?

Secondly, what's the best amp (also, under $200 if possible) to drive that one sub? Thanks guys,
-Austin

[TrappedUnder Ice]

IDQ 12 or Adire shiva 12... 2 some of the best sq subs for the dollar:cool:

[exalted512]

$180 for a mm124 in a box is a steal
the brahma runs around 330 and the max runs at 300
-Cody

[PoweredByDodge]

take the mm124 for 180 in the box... and go get a 500 x 1 at 4 ohms bridged amp -- try profile california or hifonics and u might be able to swing 500w for that price.

[AustinKP]

Originally posted by TrappedUnder Ice
IDQ 12 or Adire shiva 12... 2 some of the best sq subs for the dollar:cool: But can I get these for under $200? If so, where?

Thanks guys, you're awesome. How long do you think I have before these subs sell out? I'm hoping by the beginning of the summer to get one... if they'll sell out before then, I *might* be able to convince my wife to up the time frame a little sooner ;)

[michael_w]

shiva (http://www.adireaudio.com/mobile_audio/drivers/shiva.htm) ... u can buy them off the site but there are some dealers of adire in different places..

[neomagus00]

at that price, i'd begin negotiations w/ the wife now...

[AustinKP]

Originally posted by neomagus00
at that price, i'd begin negotiations w/ the wife now... Dude, I'd already have it bought and installed, but her birthday is this Friday and she wants a new serger sewing machine, ~$2-300. It's going to take some sweet-talking... maybe next week. I'm just afraid they'll sell out quickly, then I'll be SOL.

[AustinKP]

Originally posted by PoweredByDodge
take the mm124 for 180 in the box... and go get a 500 x 1 at 4 ohms bridged amp -- try profile california or hifonics and u might be able to swing 500w for that price. Ok, I've been checking some prices, and that profile California CA800 $115 is a two channel that can be bridged to 600 W RMS x 1 @ 4 ohms. First, that means I can connect a 4 ohm speaker and not an 8 since the amp would "see" 4 ohms when bridged, right?

Second, what kind of quality amp is Profile? A Hifonics Nemesis NX600 can be bridged to 600x1 for $229. Is it worth the extra $114 for an amp just for my sub? How much difference will I hear?

[Jstas]

There is nothing wrong with that Profile amp. It's a solid amp that should power your speakers ust fine. If you want to stay under 200 bucks and don't mind the slight flashiness of the Profile amp then go for it. You won't be dissappointed.

[AsSiMiLaTeD]

I'd go for the MM12 used for about $150...on Ebay...

[MarkyBoy]

i just got my MM12 for $129.99 + $34.95 for a four year warranty at Fry's Electronics. it's an awesome deal. i had the MM10, which was only $99.99, two days before and i blew it on the second day, so i returned it and upgraded.

[AustinKP]

Wow! Is that the normal price, or are you getting some kind of employee discount? What were you doing that blew the MM10 in 2 days?

[TrappedUnder Ice]

Adire Shiva directly from adire is 129 + ship

can get idq 12 from many on line dealers for 129+

or sounddomain who is authorized for 169

[AustinKP]

How do the Shiva and the IDQ compare to the MM12? SQ vs. SPL?

[MarkyBoy]

the prices were sales that last only for a day or two. the regular sticker price was 399.99. and no i'm not an employee. as for the 10, the gain was too high since my amp over powers the sub. as for the 12, i just turned down the bass level on my EQ just to be on the safe side.

[exalted512]

Originally posted by AustinKP
How do the Shiva and the IDQ compare to the MM12? SQ vs. SPL?
not quite sure
the shiva will have better sq
i would say the idq slightly edges out the mm124 in sq as well...but not by much, if at all
theyre 2 different sounding subs, so it depends on what ya like
the mm124 will get louder because it can handle more watts
-Cody

[TrappedUnder Ice]

Heck...at least you can put the shiva and IDQ in a ported box...and get much better low end extension than you will with the momo.

[goingganzo]

av12 from stryke audio 23 mm of x max and it can pound and has good sq

[flashback]

hey i just thought i might add this in.... so i pick up my Fry's add yesterday... skim through it... and BAM The Polk MM12 for $99...... ya.... thats right 99 bucks, i hauled ass over there and got me one.. looks hot... but i can't hook my amp back up until i get my capacitor back from Monster Cable.... i mean i don't care what this sub sounds like compared to others... for 99 bucks flat from a local place you definitely can't go wrong

[AustinKP]

DOES ANYBODY LIVE NEAR FRY'S THAT CAN SEND ME ONE??? I'll pay for shipping and everything... You would be my best friend for life!
-Edit- Where did you get that one? I just called Fry's in Phoenix and they said it was $149 and that the prices should be the same everywhere? Problem is, I live in UT. They don't have a Fry's here :mad:

[flashback]

I live in Dallas

well i can tell your right off looking at my fry's ad here that it says $99 and i definitely have one sitting in my closet that i bought yesterday for $99...i am overloaded with work for about the next week or so , so i can't go buy one and send it to you, but heres all the info i can give you straight from the box on Fry's Price tag

Polk MM-12 $399.99
Polk MM-12
12" MOMO SUBWOOFER
500W RMS. 1000W PEAK
0.88 CU. FT. ENCLOSURE
3450973(i believe thats fry's part #)


i guess its possible for fry's prices to vary in different locations, best bet if you don't have any friends in Dallas, call up fry's directly and ask them if arrangements could be made, i got mine from their Plano store. If the deal goes on through middle of next week or so when i'm not so flooded with stuff i can try and help you out with shipping or something... but i can tell you right off the box is HUGE and it weighs a LOT.... ur prolly looking at arround 40 bucks shipping(random guess)

[AustinKP]

I called Fry's and asked if they'd send it. They won't, neither will they take phone orders. They said that the sale for $149 ended Tues. I'll send a check today if I can. That's just an incredible price. Just to make sure, the sub that you got, was the 12" momo sub that comes WITH the box w/ that plexiglass window, right? Did you get that 4 year warranty?

[flashback]

yes, i got the mm12 which is the 12" WITH the plexi glass enclosure.. 99 bucks, if i had a scanner i would scan in hte ad.... but just call the Plano TX Fry's electronics and they will verify this price for you

i didn't go with the 4 year warranty though, i would be cautious about this though, i'm not sure we're talking about hte same exact thing, but what hte sales man told me was
$20
Will replace as long as 'you didn't blow the hell out of it' for 1 year
After that for hte next 3 years 'we'll try to repair it'

that just didn't sound like it was worth my money

i mean i guess its not too bad of an idea, but polk's 3 year warranty is good enough for me... by the end of hte 3 years i'll be wanting somehting bigger and better anyways and even if i blew mine, and then they decided to 'replace it with a 'similar' sub, i'd be getting some cheap $99 sony or something

but its up to you if you think its worth it

[AustinKP]

Oh yeah, I forgot that they come with a 3 year warranty from Polk. Man, I need to figure out a way to get one, that's such an awesome deal. Even if it costs $40 to send it, that's still way cheaper than I can get it anywhere else.

[twmazinger]

IF you live in Socal and want to buy the MM-12 for $160, contact me ASAP~!!!

[exalted512]

$20 more from sounddomain and get a 3 yr warranty...20 bucks for an extended 3 yr warranty isnt bad at all...
-Cody

[MarkyBoy]

Originally posted by flashback
yes, i got the mm12 which is the 12" WITH the plexi glass enclosure.. 99 bucks, if i had a scanner i would scan in hte ad.... but just call the Plano TX Fry's electronics and they will verify this price for you

i didn't go with the 4 year warranty though, i would be cautious about this though, i'm not sure we're talking about hte same exact thing, but what hte sales man told me was
$20
Will replace as long as 'you didn't blow the hell out of it' for 1 year
After that for hte next 3 years 'we'll try to repair it'

that just didn't sound like it was worth my money

i mean i guess its not too bad of an idea, but polk's 3 year warranty is good enough for me... by the end of hte 3 years i'll be wanting somehting bigger and better anyways and even if i blew mine, and then they decided to 'replace it with a 'similar' sub, i'd be getting some cheap $99 sony or something

but its up to you if you think its worth it

i went to fry's today to get my 30 bucks back since it went on sale again. i also returned the warranty after what you said. thanks for the advice. i also bought a 2nd MM12 hehe!

[AustinKP]

MarkyBoy - are they on sale for $99 again? PLEASE let me know! :D Anyone else seen them for that cheap? I'm getting antsy here...

[MarkyBoy]

the sale ended yesterday and i was told that i picked up the last one. but i'm sure they'll have the sale again, it's just a matter of time.

[AustinKP]

WHY does this always happen to me? :( I find out as soon as it's over...

[twmazinger]

If you live in CA, i'll sell you my NEW MM-12 for $129. If you live out of state, u gotta pay shipping. Let me know asap, my email is azn_fastandfurious@Yahoo.com

[AustinKP]

Check your PM's. I live in UT. Don't want to pay more than $99 for the MOMO sub. Especially w/o a warranty. I will pay for shipping though.

[twmazinger]

$150 shipped. The sub already had factory warranty and the MSRP is $399.95.

[AustinKP]

Is it new or used? If used, how long is the warranty good for and where did you buy it?

[twmazinger]

I got a brand new as a gift, but I've already got one in my truck. I believe the factory is 1 year.

[AustinKP]

Do you have the original purchase receipt? I just want to make SURE that I could get a warranty repair.
Sorry if I'm sounding really anal but I know that it can be really easy to blow these subs if you're not really careful, and this would be my first time breaking one in, and I don't want to screw it up.
Thanks for the quick responses.
-Austin

[twmazinger]

I got it as a gift, so no original receipt, but the warranty and the registration paper comes in the box. the BOX IS BRAND NEW SEAL. It has not been opened yet...

[AustinKP]

Definitely interested...how soon do you need to know? PM me your email address
-Austin

[Jordann]

er... man.... i hope u haven't bougth that sub from this guy

i'm sure hes and honest guy and all.... but w/o a reciept, you've got no warranty... and if you just read arround a bit, u'll find out that they blow VERY often.... so you gambling quite a bit of money, and to be honest, the odds are really against you... you better off spending the 195(including shipping) or so on sounddomain.com and getting your warranty b/c theres a really good chance you'll need it

[MarkyBoy]

yep, that's true. mine just blew and i wasn't even playing it that loud. now i have to go through the hassle of sending it into polk san diego to have it fixed. i have to open up the enclosure and ship only the sub. and of course, the receipt is a must. i think your better buying it on your own and getting a recepit.