18XXX vs. 12W6v2???

[DoubleR 10+ year member]

Ok idk what i want to buy now would one 18XX be as loud or louder than 2 12W6v2 and sound better or would the W6v2 be a better choice. The 18XXX would be powered by a tsunami 1800 while the W6v2's would be powered by a tsunami 1100? really need help or make any suggestions of what you think would sound better and get louder for about the same price lookin to spend about 600-700$ on subs. Thanx in advance.

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[Resonant Engr. 10+ year member]

The 18XXX has more than twice the Xmax of the 12W6V2 and very close to 3 times the SD. Basically it has 3 times the volumetric displacement of the pair of 12W6V2. More power, more displacement = more loud (with both in their optimal enclosures). I cant comment too much on sound quality as much of it will be the enclosure and installation. The XXX is all about sound quality. But I really do not know much about the W6 nor can I really say too much without knowing more about the Bl and KMS curves for the driver. T/S params dont tell the total tale.

 

[Bavarian3 10+ year member]

id get a 18xxx dang that woofer is just massive dude.

U could look into ED A's. 2 15's would be under 700 bucks that would be nutz