Help with choosing sub.

Discussion in 'Car Subwoofers' started by Jmack07, Jan 28, 2009.

  1. Jmack07

    Jmack07 Member

    Hello I have been looking to get a new 12 sub and would like to get a Alpine of Boston Acoustics sub but i have never had any experience with either brand and i have heard they are both good. Which in your opinions would be the best to get?

    http://www.crutchfield.com/p_065G2124/Boston-Acoustics-G212-4.html?tp=111

    http://www.crutchfield.com/p_500SWR1242/Alpine-SWR-1242D.html?tp=111

    For some system info i currently have 2 different amp options i could use for the setup, one amp is a rockford punch 500 watt and the other is a rockford 1500 watt (not real sure on which model but it is older). I am looking to put it in a ported single box.
     
  2. Eleu

    Eleu Full Member

    Your best bet is to find them around and listen to them, thats the only way your going to get a feel for wich it is you like better. i have no suggestions either way, they are both good subs but ive not built them out before, only heard them. my only suggestion is to check out these two here. there a bit less expensive.

    BA G212-4

    Alpine SWR-1242D

    ;)
     
  3. cccullen

    cccullen Full Member

    If i had the choice, i'd go with the type R!!! Heard those really slam!
     
  4. jonnyv713

    jonnyv713 The Young Gun of CAT

    Same here.
     
  5. Kvo_8

    Kvo_8 Full Member

    cant go wrong with alpine
     
  6. Jmack07

    Jmack07 Member

    I was kind of leaning more towards the alpine myself then i read the reviews about the Boston sub and thought i would get some opinions. Unfortunatly there arent alot of people around who have systems where i live and the only audio stores are 1.5 hours away so i cant really go look then think on it for a while.
     
  7. Lazy Eye

    Lazy Eye Full Member

    The Alpine... And I Wouldn't Recommend Crutchfield You Can Usually Find It Cheaper On Some Diff. Stes....
     
  8. aznboi3644

    aznboi3644 Full Member

    I love the sound of the G2 series of subs...they sounds really good. Good output too