Do these woofer specs make a lot of difference?

[Blue2025 10+ year member]

So i noticed today while i undertook a new box build that the audio shop replaced my two merlon MEWO-M112D'S with two merlon MEWO-M12S. (They were replaced under warranty) they are the same size and put out 400RMS on each sub and have similar specs on all but the following: One (M112D) is a dual voice coil while the other (M12s) is a single, and one outputs 1200watts peak (M112D) while the other puts out 800watts peak (M12s). Ive noticed its a little more quite with the new pair, but i also turned the gain down on the amp a little. My question is: Does the difference in the max watts and voice coil make a noticeable difference in overall volume if they have the same RMS and similar specs?

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[Stalin-ohaulic]

Those wattages are not output from the sub. Those are how much power the sub can take from the amp. The difference in voice coils is just so you can get the proper final load to the amp and get the power you want out of it.

 

[Blue2025 10+ year member]

ahh okay thank you.

 

[audioholic 5,000+ posts]

If the only difference between the two models is one is single voice coil, and the other is dual voice coil, their power ratings should be the same. Im not familiar with those subs however.

 

[Blue2025 10+ year member]

ya i had never heard of them until about a year ago. Most of the shops down here in houston sell them.