i have to say, a w7 has to be the best looking sub...from what i've seen. but, they are obviously not for every system. <BR> <BR>i'm curious to see what some of the better 'budget' subs are? <BR> <BR>i've had a JL 12w3 before, just switched to Image Dynamics IDQ- the older version 2 (IDQ D2 V2). the version 3 looks like it's alot more subwoofer, more like a JL W6 than W3. <BR> <BR>i'm very happy with the IDQ plus it was $30 cheaper than the JL W3. <BR> <BR>what other subs under $150 are good deals?

kicker L5's, and some L7's

Alpine Type R's. I love my Crossfire BMF subs.

I couldn't be happier with my Infinity perfect 12's (circa 2002)

I also loved the Kappa Perfect series (I had 10"). I wish they were still available.

Hey Salty this is a great Q! I am looking for a single 12" under $150.

I will second Crossfires line up. Nice sound for the $$.

2nd - Alpine Type R

For a fair comparison, are you talking under $150 MSRP, or subs that people have score for under $150?

really like my cvr.

The Wetsounds XS12 is a bit over $150 but it's still a great sub for the money. My boat blew a 141db score with one XS12 at the Spring Ride soundoff. <BR> <BR>(if you search the score you will see I entered the multi-sub category, when I discovered how they were running the test I disconnected everything but the XS12)

kicker comp VR 12" sub. Very affordable and hits nicely coupled with a good amp. Remember your amp is just as important as the sub itself.

i'm pretty happy with my Image Dynamics IDQ D2 V3

I would consider wetsounds or audioque.

I've listened to a couple type R's and been impressed. I'm also a fan JL w3 which I feel is the best bang for the buck.

for fair comparison...a sub anyone can get for $150 or less. <BR> <BR>the idq v3 is more like $250, not that it's too much but then you really want a bigger amp for it too. i like having a nice system but i couldn't care less if the people 10 boats over can hear it or not. some of the kickers are out of the range too...and, can they have more models? i give up when i have to figure out some goofy naming system. <BR> <BR>i've never heard a wetsounds sub. i didn't realize that was in the same $ range.

Mikeski you wouldn't tell by looking at it that the xs12 would put out that much sound, they don't look all that substantial. Must have been a ported box?

I have 2 crossfire P1 12's and they pound. I think I got them on closeout for like $200 for the pair. I'm running 1000 watts to them in a sealed fiberglass enclosure and they rock. I hit 137.8 db's in the drivers seat in a sound off last year. Also running all Crossfire amps. Great company.

I see Wetsounds XS12 for $240 at MonsterTower. Sorry that is too high for me...

You should check out digital designs I've been very pleased with them in the boat and my excursion

Id like to check that out!!! Tell me how I can get a DD sub for under $150??

Ditto on the Digital Design. You can't beat them for the money. I'm using the 2500 series in my boat and they POUND. Done a ton of systems using their 500 and 1500 series with very happy customers also

Can you get a DD for under 150? <BR> <BR>Audioque 2.5 12"...comes shipped in a DD box.

<a href="http://www.wakeworld.com/MB/Discus/messages/8/675400.html?1236205986" target="_blank">http://www.wakeworld.com/MB/Discus/messages/8/675400.html?1236205986</a>

Where can I find 12" Audioque under $150?

<a href="http://tinyurl.com/dm4d4a" target="_blank">http://tinyurl.com/dm4d4a</a>

^^^LOVE IT! I was wondering why it was tinyurl'd.

I was shown that by someone smarter than me...I think it was limotinted

there's some good stuff on the audioque site... <BR> <BR>"Really loud bass, where you have to scream at your passengers, can be done on a single or double woofer setup. Stupid loud bass, where there is no point in trying to communicate in the vehicle, takes more space and bigger/more subs. F@#$ing crazy loud bass, where it is impossible for the car next to you to communicate inside his vehicle, takes even more space, even more subs and a gazillion watts of power."

Ooooh snap I figured I'd get something like that. I saw their website, but I don't really know what models are suitable to a budget-but-not-crappy setup. I didn't find that brand on some of the other vendors stores I was browsing. Under $150 was the thread I think?

ok ok I see now on their site street series 12" $140.

I use Alpine Type R subs in my car and boat. Love em

WMikey...I had an Mmats 1400.2(about 1200 watts RMS) on a single 12 for 2 years and the sub still pounds.