Digital Designs DD3512d experience

[diatribe 10+ year member]

I'm considering purchasing a DD3512d or a SI Mag 12 and running it in a 2 cu. ft. enclosure tuned between 28-33Hz.

http://www.ddaudio.com/dd/caraudio/woofers.asp?series=3500d

Does anyone have any experience with this sub? I have 1200 watts to play with.

I like clean high impact sound. Not quite a SQ guy, not a SPL guy either. I like to be able to hear (and feel) all of the music.

Is the optional carbon fiber dust cap just for cosmetics or does it serve a function?

Thanks

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[Wowimzz 10+ year member]

the cf dustcap is for reinforcment if i believe. try going to ddaudio.com and click on the sub in the pic, it will take you to thier forum, and you can look around to make sure.

 

[skmfkr 5,000+ posts]

you would probly be very happy with either one, i had a audioque hd which is alot like the 95xx, and im very happy with it. btw i had a xxx before this and the gain in spl over comes the loss in sq

 

[diatribe 10+ year member]

I found this paragraph about the carbon fiber dust caps on Digital Designs website.

DUST CAPS
You may notice a lot of carbon fiber on our drivers. Carbon fiber/epoxy sandwiches are extremely strong for their weight. When bonded to our synthetic cones they form an incredibly strong yet light moving system. These caps actually work as a cone wall stiffening disk capable of creating world record SPL numbers without flexing, keeping the pressure in the cabin under immense loads. These hand-laminated disks consist of layers of carbon and glass fibers in a heat cured epoxy resin. These disks are expensive to produce but the enhancement to the performance and cosmetic appeal are worth it.

It is around a $50 upgrade if you can purchase direct from DD. Does anyone have any experience using the cabon fiber dust cap?

 

[btnhfan 5,000+ posts]

You dont need to purchase it. Unless you want it to look better. Daily driving, you wont need it.

They were more on the loud side to me when I had them. Still sounded great.

However, from what I have gathered, the Mag is one insane sub. I would get that if you have the cash for it, without a doubt in my mind.

 

[diatribe 10+ year member]

However, from what I have gathered, the Mag is one insane sub. I would get that if you have the cash for it, without a doubt in my mind.

I am still very seriously considering purchasing a Mag. I've already PM'd Showrides and have been given a quote.

I'm danm close to making a purchase. I will buy something this Thursday either way.

 

[trow100 10+ year member]

If you can wait a day or two my mag will be coming in and ill have it installed in a 1.5cu ft sealed box with 500 watts and will be writing a review on it. theres also some reviews already on the Mags.

 

[04redmach1]

Go with the MAG. 1200 watts, perfect for one.

 

[strong*I*bumpin 10+ year member]

DD need to be ported ,Mags can be ported or sealed(as small as 1cf.)

 

[diatribe 10+ year member]

DD need to be ported ,Mags can be ported or sealed(as small as 1cf.)

My plan is to go ported with either sub. I am considering two sealed mags, but I don't want to give up the space.