12" Q Sealed vs DD 3510 Ported

[Omega3dog 10+ year member]

After reading numerous posts and asking many questions, I finally jumped into the water. Unfortunately, ebay competition is a bit exciting and very expensive.

Given that I'm limited to 2^3 gross, which single downfired sub will rattle my bones more from 1200 watts?

Fi 12 Q (sealed) or DD 3510 (ported)

I've read several posts that discuss SQ vs SPL and others that clearly answer the question for same sized subs. However, it gets a bit fuzzy when comparing 2 different sizes.

Here's my reference point:

I've heard 2 DD 2512s on 2000 watts; also a single Fi BTL on 2000 watts...both rattled my bones. I cannot move up in size due to dimension limitations.

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[mike70wu 10+ year member]

I would personally go with the Q, but their both good choices

 

[Omega3dog 10+ year member]

I'll keep you updated on my progress.

Task 1: Sound Deading (complete) - installed dynamat throughout the entire vehicle

Task 2: Highs (complete)- Installed Boston Acoustics

Task 3: Big 3 - waiting for the wire to arrive

Task 4: Power - Installing a Batcap Power Pack

Task 5: Sub and Amp - Purchased/awaiting 12 Q and 3510 to arrive with SX1250

 

[snoopysnooper 10+ year member]

ive used the 3510 ported and loved it

i mean LOVED IT

and ibe also used a q 15 ported, personally i thought the dd was louder and sounded a lil better

dd ftw

 

[Omega3dog 10+ year member]

ive used the 3510 ported and loved it
i mean LOVED IT

and ibe also used a q 15 ported, personally i thought the dd was louder and sounded a lil better

dd ftw

3510 over 15 Q, what size was your 3510 enclosure and port frequency?

 

[Omega3dog 10+ year member]

I think I'm going to stick with the DD. I understand that I could get more gain by firing the sub downward vs forward.

Can I achieve the same additional gain by firing the sub towards the rear or side of the vehicle?

Keep in mind, we are talking about limited space beneath the rear seat of a Silverado, and the port fires forward on the opposite end.

Any advice is appreciated.

 

[kush-divinity 10+ year member]

Why not 2 8's firing forward?

Seriously, 2 heavy 8's would be classy and un-thought of. My friend got a 01 z71 xcab with 2 OLD kicker 8's under each side, and he is slamming. Nothing real low or earth shaking, but plays one hell of a drum lick.

 

[Omega3dog 10+ year member]

I thought about 8's; epecially after watching the Hellboy clip.

http://www.teamtoxicbass.com/downloads/videos/pete_rl-i8_hellboy.wmv...not sure where to find 8" PVC

However, I have already purchased the Fi Q 12 and 3510. I like earth shattering lows, and I have space limitations. And after surveying the bottom of my bench seat, I can operate up to 2.5^3 gross (with a hump in the middle).

Hense either 12 Q sealed or 3510 ported.

 

[Omega3dog 10+ year member]

I click the hellboy link and this is what I get:
Reported Attack Site!

This web site at http://www.teamtoxicbass.com has been reported as an attack site and has been blocked based on your security preferences.

Attack sites try to install programs that steal private information, use your computer to attack others, or damage your system.

Some attack sites intentionally distribute harmful software, but many are compromised without the knowledge or permission of their owners.

It may be your settings...

Try this one from Youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UkOu8n1ziq8&feature=related