Audioque options, two 2.0's or one 2.5

[Moofs 10+ year member]

What do you think would be a better Audioque setup:

A single SDC2.5 12

OR

Two SDC2.0 10's

After shipping the different between the two would be $30.

I listen to mostly rock and indie music, but I also have a fair amount of rap and dubstep.

(other choice is a single IA 187 12 but I cant seem that being better than the above)

Thanks

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[Kangaroux 5,000+ posts]

i would do the SDC2.5. kickass carbon fiber cone and better quality than the SDC2.0's

 

[The_Grimy_One 10+ year member]

I would take the IA... I think it would sound much cleaner, and work with all the music you listen to.

 

[Moofs 10+ year member]

I'm more between the 187 and the sdc2.5 than the 2.0's.

The 187 setup would generally cost me less. it's about 20$ less shipped. the amp to power it would cost less. and finally I'd use a dual 4g amp kit to run it rather than 0g which would save about another 40-50$.

so basically, would an SDC2.5 be that much better than a 187?

 

[Kangaroux 5,000+ posts]

why would you need to use a 0 gauge kit for a 600w sub? 4g is fine up to 1500w

 

[Moofs 10+ year member]

sorry I should of been more specific.

I was gonna get a dual amp kit, 4g that split to two 8g. One for a 2 channel, one for a mono. But with now giving the SDC2.5 like 500-600 watts. Wont I need to get a 0g that splits into 4g? Wont 8g be to small for that kinda power?

 

[09civic 5,000+ posts]

how about 4g that splits into two more 4g....

 

[Moofs 10+ year member]

I might as well do 0 split to 4g then but I think I'm actually gonna get the 187 now.

I mean, does anyone have reason for me not too?

 

[duro78 10+ year member]

Yes you dont need 0g but if you want to upgrade your power down the road you wont have to redo everything so I would just use the 0g and be done with it.

 

[Kangaroux 5,000+ posts]

sorry I should of been more specific. I was gonna get a dual amp kit, 4g that split to two 8g. One for a 2 channel, one for a mono. But with now giving the SDC2.5 like 500-600 watts. Wont I need to get a 0g that splits into 4g? Wont 8g be to small for that kinda power?

8g is actually good up to about 800w. get a 4g to dual 8g distro block and you'll be set. run the 2 runs of 8g to each amp, 4g from the distro to the batt. this is what i use, it can accept 0g or 4g and put out either 4g or 8g, you can swap out the inputs/outputs to use different gauges.

Digital Distribution System

you would want to use 2 60A fuses, you can change them at any time though. that distro actually has a built in voltage meter so you can see how your system is running

 

[mclerico83 5,000+ posts]

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dcon is a nice sub

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also 2 of these would blow a single aq12 out the water, they sound amazing 3 inch coil

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with 2 guage kit

or

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as everyone know i think the cadence is the best deal, this is the way id go

or

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these would be the best subs easily

 

[Moofs 10+ year member]

^^^

Thanks! I'm actually in a toss up about the sub and amp combo still.

For subs, I'm still debating between two SDC2.0 10's, a single SDC2.5 12, a single FI X 12 or a IA 187 12. Thats list is also written from most to least expensive. (180$-130$)

I listen to mostly indie/rock and some rap. Anyone know how the fi X is? I need a sub that can handle midbass well. I know AQ is best for that but its also the most $. Does anyone know how the X handle midbass tones?

Also, does anyone (or mclerico83) know if the Cadence F1200, MB Quart ONX1.1000D and/or MB Quart FX1.600 make CLEAN and rated power? Also do those amps tend to run hot? The FX1.600 sound perfect as long as it stays cool and has a clean signal.

I rly can't narrow a setup down.