Using my wife's comp at the moment ...

Larry Durst wrote
They have some subs declared as Competition Sub's. Are these any
different
than a I guess standard sub?

Typically a competition series of sub will have higher power handling and
greater excursion. For $1000 you should look at a single sub (or a pair)
with a powerful amp. I don't know if you can get a Cerwin Vega Stroker 15"
and a 1000W amp for only $1000, but that would probably crack the foundation
of your house.

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Regards,
Dan Snooks