12" IA DP VS 12" AQ HDC3 .....Results

[Incriminator 10+ year member]

Why was it disappointing? It seems to reflect what others have said about these units. No surprises here.
He called a spade a spade...

Please make yourself clear? What exactly do you mean?

 

[Jeremiah25 10+ year member]

Thanks Man. Listen I had both of these subs for sale and people where asking which sounded better and which was louder. So i took 2 hours out of my day switching them and playing them so i could post a answer. This is what I heard when I tested them.. If I had the right equipment I would of posted numbers. What size box do you guys recommend for the HDC3?

I prefer about 2 cu ft net. Give it a full 32 sq inches of port area (you can get by with a 6 inch aero port), and make the port AT LEAST 20 inches long. A little longer wouldn't hurt IMO. The biggest thing IMO is making the box double layered thick, or use material that is thicker than 3/4 to begin with. If you do a slot port, make sure to round the edges over.

The last couple tips hold true to about any sub, but the HD3c is a very high energy sub, and can complicate things. A very good box is needed to get good SQ from them. If you get the box right, they can sound pretty good. It's not exactly the easiest sub to get good SQ out of, but then again, it's not the hardest. However, I've never been real impressed with them in boxes as large as yours.

 

[IgnoreMe 5,000+ posts]

Why are you being a azz about this. Is it hurting you because it is posted. I mean you come to this thread and check it out and don't like it, OK thats find go search the other 50 million threads on here. Why post crap like this, Does it make you feel more like a man to put someone down? I just dont see the point in bashing something that dosent pertain to you.

no it doesnt make me feel like a man. i simply said i was dissapointed. i expected something more, but got something less. maybe its my fault.

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You're funny George, but yeah, I can see where you're coming from. Keep in mind who this was targeted to tho. If you think about it, what use would it be for me to send a SPL-12 to Jim to critique?

truth, i can see what you're saying. i like to see a couple things from reviews, and didnt see what i hoped for. so like i said above, maybe its just me.

You shut up, if you don't wanna read this shit get the fuck out.

i did want to read this shit, which is why i posted that i was dissapointed. you know...like disappointed after i read it?

How is it you failed to read what you quoted. Idiot.

what in the hell does that mean? is that sentence suppose to make sense?

 

[mrogowski 5,000+ posts]

Please make yourself clear? What exactly do you mean?

What I mean by that Nick, is he witnessed what others have being saying about those products - The IA units are musical and clean, and the AQ's seem to geared more for high volume levels.

Not insinuating anything here my friend. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

 

[02parkave 5,000+ posts]

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You're funny George, but yeah, I can see where you're coming from. Keep in mind who this was targeted to tho. If you think about it, what use would it be for me to send a SPL-12 to Jim to critique?

i wouldnt send him anything to critique

 

[02parkave 5,000+ posts]

Please make yourself clear? What exactly do you mean?

clarification for an already clear statement?

What I mean by that Nick, is he witnessed what others have being saying about those products - The IA units are musical and clean, and the AQ's seem to geared more for high volume levels.
Not insinuating anything here my friend. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

i will i have no "reputation" to protect

the op is saying that the aq handled the power better, didnt sound quite as good, and seemed to get louder. and Mark says that others have said similar things. that help at all nick?//content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif (note: im not standing up for the original review, as i find it as worthless as i find most other reviews)

 

[benchambers80]

what in the hell does that mean? is that sentence suppose to make sense?

this review like wasnt for anybody

Now read what you quoted in post #17.

Let me help you.

"This thread was a result of me and others asking which sub he preferred since he is selling both."

Now you see what this thread is for.

 

[Incriminator 10+ year member]

What I mean by that Nick, is he witnessed what others have being saying about those products - The IA units are musical and clean, and the AQ's seem to geared more for high volume levels.
Not insinuating anything here my friend. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

I got ya! It just read funny to me, it really could have been taken either way!

clarification for an already clear statement?


i will i have no "reputation" to protect

the op is saying that the aq handled the power better, didnt sound quite as good, and seemed to get louder. and Mark says that others have said similar things. that help at all nick?//content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif (note: im not standing up for the original review, as i find it as worthless as i find most other reviews)

It's all about how you read it, if you read the whole post top to bottom, you might see what I'm saying!

No reputation to protect at all, he makes subs and so do I his opinion is just that and nothing more, just like me - I just wasn't clear on what he meant.

Your post for example is the same way - you come off like a smartass, then put smile faces at the end to save face, what do you think I should think? Could be either way as well. I can only detect sarcasm and being an *** in person, not on the net! //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

 

[Korn4Life 5,000+ posts]

Hey guys after running the AQ for a couple of days I think im going to throw the DP back in. The AQ is awsome Loud but Just not the same SQL as the DP. I dunno its hard cause they are so close. How much does a new 12' IA DP Dual2 Cost?

 

[DJL 10+ year member]

Hey guys after running the AQ for a couple of days I think im going to throw the DP back in. The AQ is awsome Loud but Just not the same SQL as the DP. I dunno its hard cause they are so close. How much does a new 12' IA DP Dual2 Cost?

Your box is too big for the HDC312. It will sound better and be louder in 2 cubes net.

 

[Korn4Life 5,000+ posts]

Could someone give me some specs on a box for the HDC3.. I have 15.5 High 35 wide and up to 25 deep. Thanks guys.

 

[02parkave 5,000+ posts]

It's all about how you read it, if you read the whole post top to bottom, you might see what I'm saying!

No reputation to protect at all, he makes subs and so do I his opinion is just that and nothing more, just like me - I just wasn't clear on what he meant.

Your post for example is the same way - you come off like a smartass, then put smile faces at the end to save face, what do you think I should think? Could be either way as well. I can only detect sarcasm and being an *** in person, not on the net! //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

eh, i was being an ***. that clarify that for ya?//content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

 

[solidcrowd 10+ year member]

Could someone give me some specs on a box for the HDC3.. I have 15.5 High 35 wide and up to 25 deep. Thanks guys.

If you can fit 36" wide I have some plans i could give you. It's 2.2cubes @ 32hz with 34.50 sq/in of port area. I used this for my icon and was very impressed with it. Maybe it would work in your application? I would be interested into seeing what you think.

 

[Incriminator 10+ year member]

Your box is too big for the HDC312. It will sound better and be louder in 2 cubes net.

I agree - 5 cubic ft is too big for just about any 12 - spec on a DP is usually 2 to 3 cubes //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

eh, i was being an ***. that clarify that for ya?//content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

I kind of figured as much!! //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/biggrin.gif.d71a5d36fcbab170f2364c9f2e3946cb.gif

 

[guting 10+ year member]

lol