hey i don't know about you guys but i Love Memphis Car Audio. for you who don't know who they are take a look at this sub that they make. here are the specs.

Znom (Ohms) 2 (x 2)
DCR (Ohms) 1.48 (x 2)
FS (Hz) 30.2
Qms. 4.33
Qes. 0.418
Qts. 0.381
Linear Xmax (in.) 0.61
Mechanical Xmax (in.) 1
Sensitivity 2.83 volts (dB) 91.6
Sd (m2) 0.079
VAS (c.f.) 1.98
Mms (grams) 444
Cms (mm/N) 62.46
BL (T/M) 24.49

Voice Coil Diameter (in.) 3
Voice Coil Length (in.) 1.6
Voice Coil Layers 4
Voice Coil Type Dual
Continuous Power (Watts) 800 (RMS)
Maximum Power (Watts) 1,200(Max)

Magnet OD (in.) 7.5
Magnet Thickness (in.) 2.25
Magnet Weight (oz.) 225
Frame OD (in.) 15
Mounting Hole (in.) 14
Mounting Depth (in.) 11.75
Speaker Weight (lbs) 42
Surround Thickness 1.7
Driver Displacement (in3) 0.41


this is a LOUD *** Sub. the specs i listed are for the 15" sub. here is a cut away pic of the sub

 

Yeah, I've head of memphis, good stuff.

What I don't understand is why they went with such an extravagant (read: very expensive) basket/spider for a sub that doesn't have a whole lot of xmax....

 

this is what the memphis web site says about that:

Triple Nomex Spiders
Keeps the high excursion voice coils aligned.
Double Stack Baskets
Suspends the spiders properly.

3" Diameter Dual 2 Ohm Voice Coil on a 7" long, 8 mil Thick Anodized Aluminum Former
Ensures proper power handling.

Massive 28-Pound Motor Structure

 

yeah, but there are people achieving MUCH longer throws than it with a more 'normal' setup. ie Adire Brahma, Image Dynamics IDMAX, JL W7 etc. With all of them topping the charts when it comes to extreme SQ with awesome SPL.

I mean, it looks really cool, its a novel idea, other than product identification, I don't see the need....unless they have plans for another sub using that basket/spider assembly that will double the current xmax in which case, Daym.

 

have you ever heard this sub?

 

nope.

 

My buddies has three 12's in his civic in a sealed box. He is sponsored by Memphis. I whish I would have listened to him when he first got his. He told me if I wanred to buy some subs I should do it now. I waited and the prices have gone through the roof!! Good system.

 

dang mcss383 sounds like a real audiophile. you seem to know your stuff. the brahma, w7, and IDMAX would have to be my top 3 favorite subs out. to answer your question though, yes i have heard of memphis. they make some stellar amps. take their 500d amp and two of adire's shivas and you got an awesome combo.

 

even if you don't like their subs you have to Love their Amps. the 1000D is the best amp i have ever had. and i just picked it up for $500!

 

agreeing on the top 3 sub list. brahma, idmax, and w7 are sick subs. my top 3 budget subs (under $200) are alpine type r (got a 12in dvc), adire audio shiva, and blueprint. memphis does make some killer equipment. i was gonna buy a couple of the studio amps when my old sys got stolen, but used the money to get a better camaro.

 

yeah i would say budget subs would be shiva, type r, and elemental. not bad choices though. sucks that your system got stolen man, thats tough

 

eh, it was a couple years ago, a new car and some new stereo stuff helped me get over it a bit quicker