2 subs vs 1 sub

[HawaiianHaole 10+ year member]

First post...

I know very little about car audio other than the basics. I am looking to replace (2) 10 inch Rockfords. Provided I have enough power for each option, can someone describe the different sound of say (2) 500 Watt RMS Subs vs (1) 1000 Watt RMS Sub. Is one option "better" than another? I don't have the faintest idea about pros and cons of each option.

Also, can you describe to me the difference of a smaller sub than can handle more power vs a larger sub than can handle a little less.

If the type of music i listen too is important, I go from hip-hop to country mostly.

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[ghs_wrestler189 10+ year member]

Tell us the kind of subs you are compairing and the power you will be feeding and that will help answer the question. Some brands can sound better with two, others can sound better with one.

 

[HawaiianHaole 10+ year member]

I was thinking about (2) Rockford Fosgate HX2 RFD2212 or (1) JL 12W7. I have been looking at the Rockford amps, but haven't decided on anything yet.

And what would be the difference between the JL Audio 10W7 and the Polk Audio MM 2154. I am trying to understand the difference between size vs power range.

I see people talking about SQ vs SPL and the type of sound they are looking for, but I don't know the difference.

 

[ted2136 10+ year member]

would u wanna consider anything other than rockford there is alotta better stuff u can get ...

 

[DirtySchemer 10+ year member]

Dude... Didn't you read the rules of the caraudio.com subwoofer board?

RULE #1 - If you're not considering Resonant Audio, then you have a better option.

 

[HawaiianHaole 10+ year member]

I would consider all options. I opened my first message proclaiming my ignorance. I know many people have brands they can suggest, but what I am really looking to gain is some information to determine the difference between say (2) 400 RMS subs vs (1) 1000 RMS sub. I figure there has to be some difference in sound by handeling more power and losing surface area.

Once I understand that concept, it will make looking through other's suggestions much easier to determine what would suit me best.

I am a bit of a Rockford fanboy, only because that is basically all I have ever owned. But I am very willing to broaden my horizons, that is why I turned to the board.