****ing noobs.
the unknown **** is usually better or at least comparable in quality and is cheaper to boot.
I have the same problem around here.
I say i have a an 18" 1000 watt sub in my car and people say "but how many RMS?"
1000...
"how many watts is your amp?"
1000....
"I mean RMS"
1000...
"OH ****"
got rid of that though, going old school now, small amps, maybe two 12's with 20 MM of xmax but XBL^2 motors so it'll sound a hell of a lot better.