2 12s v 4 12s

[Topnotch5]

Have a taramps smart 3 would 2 12inch 1100 watt rms a piece hit harder then 4 of the same subs
So if there was 2 they would be getting around 1500 watts a piece and 4 would be getting 750 watts a piece will have a good box and good electrical either way thoughts !?

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[audiobaun 5,000+ posts]

4 12s would slamm in the right enclosure. Ported would be the way to go. I would also be looking at the vehicle ceiling bracing/security as well depending on the vehicle. Most vehicles roofing is pretty much a simple cheap braced lining that will not take much of a beating/hold up to the pressure induced. Cone area usually rules in most cases.

 

[audiobaun 5,000+ posts]

What subs and what Vehicle?

 

[audiobaun 5,000+ posts]

Have a taramps smart 3 would 2 12inch 1100 watt rms a piece hit harder then 4 of the same subs
So if there was 2 they would be getting around 1500 watts a piece and 4 would be getting 750 watts a piece will have a good box and good electrical either way thoughts !?

If you have room and the funds to run 4 12s.. Id do it. I think you would be pleased with the extra expense. You can always lean back and do a pair later on if you are worried about space. I think it would put a smile on your face also

 

[Topnotch5]

What subs and what Vehicle?

Audiopipe TXX-BDC4 12 4 stack 04 Silverado crew cab

 

[Topnotch5]

Audiopipe TXX-BDC4 12 4 stack 04 Silverado crew cab

Not worried about back seats so have the room

 

[audiobaun 5,000+ posts]

Audiopipe TXX-BDC4 12 4 stack 04 Silverado crew cab

Ive never ran that sub, though specs look nice and I always like a stitched sub.They may do some nice work. Price is fairly decent also. Im sure 4 of those would get down pretty good

 

[audiobaun 5,000+ posts]

Not worried about back seats so have the room

Thats the only way to go for getting a nice sub stage in my opinion. Give up the space needed instead of trying to get a miracle out of 1/2 a cube

 

[audiobaun 5,000+ posts]

Id run 4 12s for the space. Subs up Port up gets down, unless you do a wall. Im working on another wall for next years install.

 

[Topnotch5]

Appreciate it probably gonna go with 4 of them!

 

[audiobaun 5,000+ posts]

Appreciate it probably gonna go with 4 of them!

I dont think it would disappoint you at all. If you have the funds and the time to do it properly. Id do it man. I think you would be happy with it to be honest. You can always back down to a pair if need be.

 

[Buck 5,000+ posts]

I’d do 4 12’s. Those audiopipe subs can get loud in the right box. I used to design and build boxes for an audiopipe dealer. Typically a decent sized airspace + not too large of a port works with those. If you post up a link to the woofers, I could tell you what I would do with the box specs.

 

[Topnotch5]

I’d do 4 12’s. Those audiopipe subs can get loud in the right box. I used to design and build boxes for an audiopipe dealer. Typically a decent sized airspace + not too large of a port works with those. If you post up a link to the woofers, I could tell you what I would do with the box specs.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07Q8WCX81/?tag=caraudiocom-20

 

[Buck 5,000+ posts]

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07Q8WCX81/?tag=caraudiocom-20

Check out page 11:

https://docs.wixstatic.com/ugd/6f5882_a4b8408c84234b788b9b5b692cd89c0e.pdf

For 4 of those 12’s I’d say you need about 8 cubes or so net, so your box could wind up being quite large. Make sure you can fit that, probably gonna be at least 11 cubes or so on the outside; depends on how you do it.

 

[AudioSQ]

All other things being equal when you double the cone area you get an increase of 3db, same if you double the power. If you double both that's +6db.

So in your case four 12s on the same total power as two 12s will be 3db louder than the two. Whether 3db is worth the money and effort is up to you.