2 12's or 1 strong 15/18

[maverickdog8 10+ year member]

I'm new here, but have been in car audio for awhile. I have a 3k Audiopipe amp currently and am looking for some subs to go with it. I haven't upgraded for awhile and everyone in the area either uses Kicker or JL Audio(I'm not overly impressed with either). So I am looking for a good set of 12's or a nice 15-18inch single sub that can handle the 3k that im going to be pushing. I have the Big 3 connection, a 220amp alternator, and a extra optima yellow top in the trunk. I have about 6-7cubic feet that I have to work with judging the the trunk of my 00' gtp is pretty good sized(Lucky me). I've been recomended 2 Audioque HDC3 12's, but I have never heard of or dealt with them. What does everything that? I'm looking to spend around $800-$850 on the sub(s). I am hoping that my price range isn't to low.

Thanks.

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[Blove1991 10+ year member]

A nice 15" fully loaded Fi BTL would be good, or the HDC3's.

 

[maverickdog8 10+ year member]

Are the BTL's good SPL subs? I've never honestly heard one, just heard of them.

 

[mclerico83 5,000+ posts]

https://ssl.perfora.net/www.ficaraudio.com/sess/utn;jsessionid=154bd6ee86c1e30/shopdata/0050_Speakers/0010_BTL/product_overview.shopscript

single 18 btl with all the options

(2) CADENCE 15" COMPETITION SUBS/350 OZ MAG+RECONE KIT - eBay (item 390169872553 end time May-13-10 11:44:33 PDT)

amazing subs, the ones cadence used to hit 170

CADENCE 12" 3000w COMPETITION SUB/350 OZ MAG+RECONE KIT - eBay (item 350334119268 end time Apr-27-10 12:26:47 PDT)

SSA Xcon 15" Sub woofer1750rms 31mm Xmax

if i was you id get 2 15's with that much room, 2 xcon or 2 cadence 15's for the price. my fav sounding wise is the xcon. if you go with one sub id get an 18 inch warden easily

18" Warden Series - SSA STORE

i wouldnt get a single 15 as you want more cone area

 

[maverickdog8 10+ year member]

Im looking for SPL. The xcon is a SQ sub ive been told. I've never heard of the Warden/Cadence or heard a BTL.

 

[filtor1 10+ year member]

BTL 18" gets my vote.

 

[l7runner 10+ year member]

those 2 12"s could do you well in a trunk...it divides the power between 2 subs and is similar in cone area to an 18". The box will also be smaller and easier to build, and allow more pressure to re-enter the cabin

 

[maverickdog8 10+ year member]

so run 2 12's? now the question is what 2 12's will go good on the Audiopipe 3k and give the best SPL numbers in a 37-38hz box?

 

[l7runner 10+ year member]

people seem to like those HDC3s for the price...See if Mach 5 is still selling their SPL-12s for like $220; awesome deal.

 

[mclerico83 5,000+ posts]

then id say the 2 cadence 12's

CAR AUDIO MX12D2 12" COMPETITION SUBWOOFER SUB WOOFER - eBay (item 300417025773 end time Apr-19-10 12:07:44 PDT)

2 audioque alum's

or 2 fi car audio bl's full options

but you know what id really do, id pm ssackett on here or

PSI Platform 2 12" for Tad! WOW what a nice stack of parts! - Car Audio Classifieds

have psi make you a custom sub for exactly what you want

http://www.caraudioclassifieds.org/forum/showthread.php?t=25228

 

[mazdakid 5,000+ posts]

2 of the hdc3 12s would be pretty nice. You don't need aluminum coils with 1500 watts each, don't listen to mclerico. 36-37 is a good daily tuning for them also.

 

[mclerico83 5,000+ posts]

um he want spl, copper coils give you more musical output, its not just about thermal handling. copper is a heavier material dumb ***, so this helps give more mass and less distortion but also less output. the aluminum will help the sub peak with less power.

 

[IMOVeCHICKENS! 10+ year member]

id get 2 FI bl 12s they'd probably like that power

 

[maverickdog8 10+ year member]

So 2 Audioque 12's. enclosure tuned to 38hz? that sound about bout for a good daily mix, with a little SPL thrown in.

 

[Wingman0121 10+ year member]

I suggest one 15" BLT. mmmmmmm