Looking for sub that can handle 5000 watts rms

[Basshead187]

Just picked up an Atomic 5000.1d , looking for a single subwoofer to run at 1 ohm load that can handle the Power prolly an 18 incher

any suggestions?

[arcwcb]

DC Lvl 5 or 6, depending on how you're using, or check out Tantric Sounds

[Basshead187]

Im looking to run it in a daily driver maybe a lil dbdrag bassracing. no burping

[arcwcb]

Why not go with two (or more) smaller subs?

What sort of vehicle is this going in? And what's the electrical look like?

[garychurch84]

Sundown Team Series

[Basshead187]

84 mustang , no clue on box yet might wall it off behind front seats or turn it into a 3 seater

electrical not done yet but will be high amp alt and a couple Car audio batteries wont have everything together till next year car will be goin into storage soon

[arcwcb]

Ok, just don't attempt to run 5kw on sub-par electrical.

Your car is a hatchback, right? Why go through all the trouble of walling it, get a couple DC XL 12s and call it a day. It'll get nasty loud and won't take up all your space. More coil to handle the power, and it won't be such a PITA to install and build.

Just my $0.02 though...

[Basshead187]

eh i dont really wanna run anything smaller then 15 inches

[southerntrendkill]

Why not get an atomic audio sub 18in apx or apxx and keep it same brand but there tons of subs that will handle that I wouldn't get dc but that's just my opinion.

[Basshead187]

Id love to run an apxx 18 i used to have one years ago but they are hard to find used and i dont want to pay new prices really

[southerntrendkill]

Well you should prolly just scroll the classifieds on caco and such if your not willing to pay retail on a sub that will take that kinna power and just choose from whats out there.

[Basshead187]

right I am trying to find out what I should be looking for, a sub that can handle that power

[Basshead187]

I should have mentioned I have been out of car audio since 2007 (lil burned out after competing almost every dbdrag show in the state in 2006)

[southerntrendkill]

Look for any hi end sundown subs or hi end tantric subs is what I would personally start with like a 18''sundown nightshade sub or motor or or a tantric SHD sub something like that..to start

[southerntrendkill]

But besides that with yourbexperiance you should be able to know what subs will take that kinna power..

[arcwcb]

Originally Posted by Basshead187

eh i dont really wanna run anything smaller then 15 inches

Just curious, but why?

4x12s are way more come area than 1x18

Plus they take up similar airspace, give or take depending on brand.

I'm just saying, it should be an option, better cooling, more cone area, no extra loss in space...

[Basshead187]

more speakers more money

2 15s more expensive then 1 18

[KickinBlazer]

For a sub that can handle that much power your gunna have to spend top dollar...might as well get 2 lesser sub's at half that money each and be done with it

[matt.u]

soundqubed hdc4 it will take 5k for ya. HDC 4.0

[arcwcb]

Originally Posted by KickinBlazer

For a sub that can handle that much power your gunna have to spend top dollar...might as well get 2 lesser sub's at half that money each and be done with it

^this is what I was getting at. For subs that handle 2.5kw, it won't be cheap, but they won't be anything crazy. For a sub on 5kw daily, prepare to throw down money. A single DD 9918 is over $1300, a cost that would definitely cover two lower-power-handling subs.

Your statement of "2 15s more expensive then 1 18" is incorrect.

[Basshead187]

I can get a used 18 for cheaper then 2 used 15s of the same brand
I am looking to throw down serious money for something used, dd is definately on the lisst,

I had 2 2250 watt rms amps on a 9515d back in 2006, bassrace at 140 without touching a thing on the amps or head unit from the street. also best sounding sub i ever ran. gains were babied a bit tho.

I just like the idea of a huge 18 single sub just pounding away, ive had plenty of 15s in my day

my statement meant the same brand so it is correct.

[arcwcb]

1 x Sundown Team 18 - $1249
2 x Sundown Z v4 15 - $589ea ($1178 total)

1 x Fi Team 18 - $704
2 x Fi BL 15 - $324ea ($648 total)

More cone area, similar airspace requirements, and less cost?

[KickinBlazer]

If you want a single sub to put that much wattage to either get a team fi 18 or sundown team 18...but be ready to drop a big house note on it ...but most of us know that 2 lesser 15's would get louder and take the power better ...but if you must get a single 18 then we have given you choices

[Basshead187]

Think i may go with the new atomic apx 18 dual 1 ohm coil with the 4 inch coil, the price new is pretty damn good...

the apxx is now discontinued

[southerntrendkill]

Damn I haven't looked. It I assume you are right when you say the apxx are almost impossable to find.