MTX vs Alpine vs Exile

 

New member
Username: Subbin

Post Number: 1
Registered: Nov-08
I wanted to buy one 12" sub for my benz. I don't no that much about subs but i have narrowed it down to these three. My budget is 250/ea or under, I can get these subs for the low.

1.MTX Thunder 712
Power Handling Max 1200 Watts Max
Power Handling Nominal 400 Watts
Surround Material Rubber
Voice Coil Size 2 3/8 in
Basket Material Cast
Binding Posts Chrome Push Terminals
Cone Material Expanded Poly
Frequency Response 47-150 Hz
Impedance 4 Ohms
Magnet Weight 93

2.Alpine Type R's
Power Handling Max 1500w
Power Handling Nominal 500w
Basket Material Aluminum
Binding Posts Yes
Cone Material Kevlar-Reinforced Pulp
Frequency Response 23Hz-500Hz
Impedance 2+2ohms
Magnet Weight 109 oz.
Mounting Depth 7.7"
Ported Box Volume 0.75-1.75 cu.Ft.
Sealed Box Volume 0.7-1.0 cu.Ft.
Sensitivity 85dB
Surround Material HAMR
Voice Coil Size 2"

3.Exile Pro Series(XPe subwoofer)
Power Handling Max 1000 Watts
Power Handling Nominal 500 Watts
Basket Material Aluminum
Binding Posts Spring Loaded Nick Plated Terminals
Cone Material Poly
Frequency Response 23Hz - 117Hz
Impedance 4 Ohms
Magnet Weight 10.69 kg
Mounting Depth 6.8"
Ported Box Volume 1.6 ft/3
Sealed Box Volume 0.75 ft/3
Sensitivity 89dB
Surround Material Rubber
Voice Coil Size 2.5"

You guys tell me because you guys probably know more than be Im going more to the Alpine Type R's
 

Gold Member
Username: Hittin1

Lake Charles, La. United States

Post Number: 1614
Registered: May-07
Type R would be an easy choice for me.
 

Silver Member
Username: Mrskullz1

Brooklyn, New York

Post Number: 922
Registered: Feb-07
do they have to be only those 3 subs? if you list your budget on the total system...you will get a lot more help. There are much better products out there than those listed above
 

New member
Username: Subbin

Post Number: 2
Registered: Nov-08
My budget is 250/ea or under, I can get those subs for the low
 

Silver Member
Username: Cozce

St. Louis ILLsideU.S.A.

Post Number: 374
Registered: Mar-08
Mach5 IXL 12? $195
 

New member
Username: Subbin

Post Number: 3
Registered: Nov-08
I for got to state im getting them from best buy / future shop (canada) and these are they only good ones they have unless some one has a legit website were i can get better subs from and the name of the sub
 

Gold Member
Username: The_image_dynamic

San Diego, California

Post Number: 4764
Registered: Dec-06
Exile
 

Gold Member
Username: Jakeyplaysbass

St. Louis, MO / ASU

Post Number: 3424
Registered: Jul-05
Exile>Alpine>MTX..

Cant go wrong with the alpine or exile, but the MTX looks pretty weak.
 

Silver Member
Username: Basebalz13

Moneta, Va Usa

Post Number: 819
Registered: Aug-07
agreed son
 

Gold Member
Username: 420alldaylong

Post Number: 3867
Registered: Sep-06
Alpine/Exile

How much are you paying for the subs?
 

New member
Username: Subbin

Post Number: 4
Registered: Nov-08
Im getting them on a staff discount basically half price from there original price.
 

New member
Username: Subbin

Post Number: 7
Registered: Nov-08
i thought alpine type R will probably dominant because i never hear much about exile
 

Gold Member
Username: The_image_dynamic

San Diego, California

Post Number: 4768
Registered: Dec-06
Exile is an excellent new company started by two engineer/designers from Phoenix Gold.
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