Every Image Dynamics subwoofer we stock, across the IDMAX flagship, IDQ mid-tier, and ID entry lines, in 8, 10, 12 and 15 inch sizes. All three tiers are built to the same sound-quality brief: accuracy, linearity, and musical bass at their price point.
Audio Intensity is an authorized Image Dynamics dealer and also manufactures matched Proline X enclosures for the IDMAX and IDQ lines. Every subwoofer ships new with the full manufacturer warranty from Tullahoma, Tennessee.
Why Buy From Audio Intensity
CNC-Matched Enclosures
Spec-built to your driver's Thiele-Small parameters
Every Image Dynamics subwoofer we stock, across three tiers built to the same sound-quality brief. The IDMAX is the flagship, a glass-fiber and pulp cone on a parabolic Santoprene surround. The IDQ is the mid-tier, a mica-reinforced poly cone on a Santoprene surround. Both use a field-replaceable cone that can be re-coned rather than replaced. The ID is the entry line, a poly/mica cone on a rubber surround with a fixed cone. All three share the extended Y-35 motor architecture and the Image Dynamics character; they differ in construction, excursion and price.
Every Image Dynamics Subwoofer, Spec by Spec
Power and excursion verified against the manufacturer. Power is RMS with the peak alongside; Xmax is the one-way linear figure. IDMAX is dual 2-ohm; IDQ and ID are available dual 2-ohm or dual 4-ohm.
Model
Tier
Size
Power (RMS / Peak)
Xmax (one-way)
Price
ID8 V4
Entry
8 inch
150W / 300W
12.5mm
$99.99
ID10 V4
Entry
10 inch
250W / 500W
14mm
$139.99
ID12 V4
Entry
12 inch
250W / 500W
14mm
$159.99
IDQ8 V4
Mid
8 inch
125W / 250W
14.5mm
$193.99
IDQ10 V4
Mid
10 inch
250W / 500W
14.5mm
$238.99
IDQ12 V4
Mid
12 inch
375W / 750W
14.5mm
$280.99
IDMAX10 V4
Flagship
10 inch
500W / 1000W
19.5mm
$429.99
IDMAX12 V4
Flagship
12 inch
500W / 1000W
19mm
$469.99
IDMAX15 V4
Flagship
15 inch
600W / 1200W
22mm
$679.99
Pick the tier by the build, then the size by the space and the output. The ID and IDQ mount shallow, 4.45 to 5.91 inches, for tight installs; the IDMAX runs deeper, 7.68 to 10.43 inches, for the excursion the flagship makes. Every model publishes its full Thiele-Small parameters on its product page.
What is the difference between the ID, IDQ and IDMAX tiers?
Construction and price. The ID is the entry line, a poly/mica cone on a rubber surround with a fixed cone at the accessible price. The IDQ is the mid-tier, a mica-reinforced poly cone on a parabolic Santoprene surround with a field-replaceable cone and more power. The IDMAX is the flagship, a glass-fiber and pulp cone, also field-replaceable, with the highest excursion for competition and reference SQ. All three share the extended Y-35 motor architecture and the Image Dynamics sound.
Which Image Dynamics subwoofer should I buy?
Match the tier to the build and the budget. For a first subwoofer or a clean daily driver, the ID. For a mid-tier sound-quality build, the IDQ. For a competition or reference SQ system where the driver is serviced rather than replaced, the IDMAX. Then pick the size by your enclosure space and the output you want. Send us the build and we will confirm the match.
How much power do these subwoofers handle?
It runs from 125W RMS on the IDQ8 up to 600W RMS on the IDMAX15, with the ID and IDQ lines between. Each figure is the continuous RMS rating, with the peak alongside on the product page. Match your amplifier's RMS output at your wired impedance to the driver's RMS rating, not the peak, ideally 100% to 150% of it.
Do these need a matched enclosure?
Every subwoofer performs best in an enclosure sized to its published Thiele-Small parameters. Audio Intensity builds Proline X enclosures spec-matched to the IDMAX 10 and 12 and the IDQ 10, which extract measurably more output and accuracy than a universal-fit box. For the other sizes we will size a sealed or ported enclosure to the driver.
What is a field-replaceable cone?
On the IDMAX and IDQ, the cone assembly is screwed in with no glue, so when the cone wears from heavy use the driver is serviced and re-coned rather than scrapped, which makes them buy-once drivers. The entry ID uses a fixed cone assembly, which is one of the things that separates it from the two higher tiers.
Are these new with manufacturer warranty?
Yes. Audio Intensity is an authorized Image Dynamics dealer. Every subwoofer 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.
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.
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.
