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Three subwoofers with 'Image Dynamics' logo above them on a dark background.
Mid-Tier SQ Subwoofers

Image Dynamics IDQ Series

IDQ V4 SQ subwoofers, poly/mica cone and Nomex spider

The IDQ is the middle tier of the Image Dynamics subwoofer line, the balance between sound quality and output. It runs a mica-reinforced polypropylene cone, a parabolic Santoprene surround and a Nomex spider, tuned for tonal accuracy rather than maximum SPL. It is the Image Dynamics sound without the flagship price of the IDMAX.

The line comes in 8, 10 and 12 inch, each dual 2-ohm or dual 4-ohm. Power runs 125W RMS on the 8, 250W on the 10, and 375W on the 12, all at 14.5mm of one-way excursion. Mounting depth is 4.95 to 5.91 inches, shallow enough to fit installs the IDMAX cannot.

Audio Intensity is an authorized Image Dynamics dealer and builds a matched Proline X enclosure for the IDQ 10. Tell us your build and we will match the driver, amplifier and enclosure before you buy.

Authorized Dealer

Full manufacturer warranty applies. Direct dealer relationship, not grey-market or counterfeit inventory.

Manufacturer Warranty

Every product carries full coverage from the manufacturer. We handle warranty claims directly with the brand.

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Where the IDQ Sits

The IDQ is the middle tier of the Image Dynamics subwoofer line, the balance point between sound quality and output. It runs a mica-reinforced polypropylene cone, a parabolic Santoprene surround and a Nomex spider, tuned for tonal accuracy rather than maximum SPL. It is the driver for a build that wants the Image Dynamics sound without the flagship price of the IDMAX.

Like the flagship IDMAX, the IDQ uses a field-replaceable cone, so it can be serviced and re-coned rather than replaced. What separates it from the IDMAX is a poly/mica cone in place of glass-fiber, a lower excursion, and a shallower mount, 4.95 to 5.91 inches deep across the line, which is what makes it fit installs the IDMAX cannot. Every IDQ is available dual 2-ohm or dual 4-ohm.

The IDQ V4 Lineup, Spec by Spec

Every IDQ V4 we stock, with power and excursion verified against the manufacturer. Power is RMS with the peak alongside; Xmax is the one-way linear figure. All three run a 2-inch voice coil at 14.5mm of excursion.

Model Size Voice Coil Power (RMS / Peak) Xmax (one-way) Price
IDQ8 V4 8 inch Dual 2Ξ© / 4Ξ© 125W / 250W 14.5mm $193.99
IDQ10 V4 10 inch Dual 2Ξ© / 4Ξ© 250W / 500W 14.5mm $238.99
IDQ12 V4 12 inch Dual 2Ξ© / 4Ξ© 375W / 750W 14.5mm $280.99

Power steps with size: 125W RMS on the 8, 250W on the 10, 375W on the 12, all at a shared 14.5mm of one-way excursion. Mounting depth runs 4.95 inches on the 8, 5.81 on the 10, and 5.91 on the 12, shallow enough for installs where an IDMAX will not fit. Every model publishes its full Thiele-Small parameters on its product page.

IDQ or IDMAX

Both are field-replaceable sound-quality drivers, so both can be re-coned rather than replaced. The IDMAX flagship uses a glass-fiber cone and higher excursion; the IDQ is the value SQ choice, the same tonal brief in a poly/mica cone at a lower price and a shallower mount. If the build is judged on accuracy and the budget is set, the IDQ is the one. See the flagship in IDMAX series, the entry line in ID series, and everything in Image Dynamics subwoofers.

The IDQ earns a matched chain. The amplification is in Image Dynamics amplifiers and monoblock amplifiers, the enclosure work in subwoofer enclosures, and the tuning belongs to a DSP on an SQ build. The full Image Dynamics range is in the Image Dynamics collection.

Frequently Asked IDQ Questions

What is the IDQ series built for?

Sound quality at a mid-tier price. The IDQ runs a mica-reinforced polypropylene cone, a parabolic Santoprene surround and a Nomex spider, tuned for tonal accuracy and balanced output rather than maximum SPL. It is the driver for a build that wants the Image Dynamics sound character without the flagship price of the IDMAX.

How is the IDQ different from the IDMAX?

Both use a field-replaceable cone assembly, so both can be re-coned rather than replaced. The IDMAX flagship uses a glass-fiber and pulp cone with higher excursion; the IDQ uses a poly/mica cone at a lower price and a shallower mount. Both are Santoprene-surround sound-quality drivers; the IDMAX is the reference, the IDQ is the value SQ choice.

How much power does an IDQ handle?

The IDQ8 is 125W RMS (250W peak), the IDQ10 is 250W RMS (500W peak), and the IDQ12 is 375W RMS (750W peak). All three are available dual 2-ohm or dual 4-ohm. Match your amplifier's RMS output at your wired impedance to the driver's RMS rating, not the peak figure.

What enclosure does an IDQ need?

A matched sealed or ported enclosure built to the driver's published Thiele-Small parameters. Audio Intensity builds a Proline X Performance Optimized enclosure spec-matched to the IDQ 10, in single and dual configurations, which extracts measurably more output than a universal-fit box. Tell us the size and space and we will size the enclosure to the driver.

What amplifier should I run with an IDQ?

A monoblock matched to the driver's RMS at your wired impedance. The Image Dynamics SQ600.1D pairs cleanly with a single IDQ. Wire the dual coils to the load where your amp makes its rated clean power, and aim for the amp's RMS at 100% to 150% of the driver's RMS.

Are these new with manufacturer warranty?

Yes. Audio Intensity is an authorized Image Dynamics dealer. Every IDQ in this collection is brand new and carries the full manufacturer warranty. Demo units are labeled as such on the product page.

Spec-Matched Enclosures

Built for the Drivers in This Collection

Every Proline X enclosure is CNC-cut to the Thiele-Small parameters of a specific driver. Internal volume, port tuning, baffle thickness, and bracing calculated from measured driver data. Built and shipped from Tullahoma, TN.

Amplifiers to Power These Drivers

Monoblock Power for the Subwoofers Above

Monoblock amplifiers spec'd for the RMS power requirements and impedance characteristics of the subwoofers in this collection. Match RMS to RMS, set gain correctly, get the most out of your driver.