05 re XXX vs. Nightshade (I know they are very different)

[Volvo Slapper 10+ year member]

I have the opportunity to buy some Re XXX 12's but i was set on the nightshade. I am wondering how the xxx vs. Nightshade would compare? what would be the pros/cons of each? I have 2 saz 1500d and am looking for a loud street beater that gets nice and low. already got a 4.5 cube box tuned to 32 hz. what do you think would be better for my application? i just have not heard much about the nightshade so i am curious. Thx in advance...

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[ssackett 10+ year member]

Never used the Nightshade but i did love my 05 XXX 12's. I would give the edge to the Nightshade in out put though.

 

[williambrea 10+ year member]

ttt

old thread

but same question

 

[RE_XXX]

the XXX's will get louder to the ear... besides the fact that the power is being divided into more cone area.

My 05 XXX 15" was louder to the ear than my 15" MT off the same power. Even though the MT metered higher.. The XXX sub is a very user friendly sub. Put them in a low tuned box and have fun. You wont regret it

 

[bose301s 5,000+ posts]

Nightshades will be louder, the XXX will sound better.

 

[williambrea 10+ year member]

the XXX's will get louder to the ear... besides the fact that the power is being divided into more cone area.
My 05 XXX 15" was louder to the ear than my 15" MT off the same power. Even though the MT metered higher.. The XXX sub is a very user friendly sub. Put them in a low tuned box and have fun. You wont regret it

thanks!

 

[williambrea 10+ year member]

ttt

 

[Toomnymods 10+ year member]

how much power is required to push the re xxx's?? i'd probbly have about 1300-1700 going to each one if i had 4.. Would that be enough to keep them happy?

 

[skinnymofo 10+ year member]

yeah they would be fine. rated at 1600rms

 

[sundownz Pro Seller]

You are right that they are VERY different - the XXX is going to be a louder sub down low and the Nightshade will be louder on the meter / 40+ Hz more than likely.

 

[williambrea 10+ year member]

I have a sundown 300d

i think the first thing i would want is the XXX for good low end

Im planning on getting good comps for midbass

How high can the XXX play in a standard spec box....

Tuned for playing highs and lows (not really sure about box's //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/frown.gif.a3531fa0534503350665a1e957861287.gif )