187 15" or DC level 2 15"

[Ridinhi 5,000+ posts]

either sub will be 2 cubes sealed getting 350-400watts. which would you choose.

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[perfectcircle 10+ year member]

I think "Rio" would have some input on this question. He's a IA dealer and can get you some great prices! I bought a 21" warden from him and he's great!

 

[pawn man 10+ year member]

i like the 187s but i am a incriminator audio dealer. both subs are nice subs. i don't think you can go wrong with either choice.

 

[Mattd0344 10+ year member]

They're a little different in the fact that the DC Level 2 has a 2.5" voice coil while the IA 187 has a 2" voice coil. I personally would rather go with the DC from what it looks like on paper.

 

[w00tah 10+ year member]

They're a little different in the fact that the DC Level 2 has a 2.5" voice coil while the IA 187 has a 2" voice coil. I personally would rather go with the DC from what it looks like on paper.

Where did you get that from, just the voice coil difference? My 187 has been on almost 500 watts for almost 2 years now, and it's just as stiff now as it was when I got it, and it's ONLY a 2" coil. Coil length and layers mean a little more than what size coil. I'm sure that Nick took that into account when he built the 187's.

I like my 187, for the money, I don't think there's much out there better.

Kef

 

[JL Audio 5,000+ posts]

I have owned 24 15" lvl2s, had a little over 600 going to each daily and they took it just fine so i'm siding with DC on this, their very decently priced but i'm sure either will be a good choice. Just for me, DC if you plan on running more power later on, as stated the 2.5" coil > 2" in the long run imo.

 

[Bumpin' Goalie 10+ year member]

Both solid choices. Both will take the power. I'd consider both low-power SQL. If you can hear both, try and decide then, otherwise just go with a company name //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

 

[Mattd0344 10+ year member]

Where did you get that from, just the voice coil difference? My 187 has been on almost 500 watts for almost 2 years now, and it's just as stiff now as it was when I got it, and it's ONLY a 2" coil. Coil length and layers mean a little more than what size coil. I'm sure that Nick took that into account when he built the 187's.


I like my 187, for the money, I don't think there's much out there better.

Kef

What I like about the 2.5" coil vs the 2" coil is that the DC has more options if either of the two needed to be reconed. If both of the subs' coils had the same amount of layers and height, but coil width was the only difference, the 2.5" would handle more power. I'm sure David at PSI can build the DC Level 2 to handle a bit more power than the IA could ever take just because of the coil size difference. Also, the DC has a normal 12 spoke basket while the IA has a stamped basket. The DC has a tad bit more motor strength as well.

I'm not saying the IA 187 is bad.. In fact, I've heard that it's a GREAT budget sub. And I'm sure either choice would suit the OP just fine..I was just saying what I would PERSONALLY buy. If the OP doesn't ever plan on upgrading to more power, I'd get the IA 187 because it's probably a bit more efficient at that power level since it does have a 2" voice coil.

 

[w00tah 10+ year member]

What I like about the 2.5" coil vs the 2" coil is that the DC has more options if either of the two needed to be reconed. If both of the subs' coils had the same amount of layers and height, but coil width was the only difference, the 2.5" would handle more power. I'm sure David at PSI can build the DC Level 2 to handle a bit more power than the IA could ever take just because of the coil size difference. Also, the DC has a normal 12 spoke basket while the IA has a stamped basket. The DC has a tad bit more motor strength as well.
I'm not saying the IA 187 is bad.. In fact, I've heard that it's a GREAT budget sub. And I'm sure either choice would suit the OP just fine..I was just saying what I would PERSONALLY buy. If the OP doesn't ever plan on upgrading to more power, I'd get the IA 187 because it's probably a bit more efficient at that power level since it does have a 2" voice coil.

Point given.

MSRP on the Level 2 is 229.99, if AudioJunkies is correct. The MSRP on the 187 is 149. That 80 dollar difference at that MSRP point gives you the 2.5 coil and the basket. Keep in mind the 187 is an entry level driver. Compare it to the entry level from DC (Level 1) and it's no comparison.

Kef

 

[w00tah 10+ year member]

And another thing, if you can kill the 2" coil in the 187, more power to you. Mine has been worked out for 2 years and it's still holding together quite well //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

Kef

 

[denim 5,000+ posts]

... IA dealer and can get you some great prices!

Again, pricing any lower then what is listed on the SSA store is not authorized per IA NDA.

 

[Johnny Law.Lulz 5,000+ posts]

Again, pricing any lower then what is listed on the SSA store is not authorized per IA NDA.

Well the prices have been working quite well.

 

[mclerico83 5,000+ posts]

ssa dcon is also a great sub that i would go with but out of those 2 i would pick the dc level 2