Four 12's or Three 15's?

[QuadPioneer 10+ year member]

Thinking about a new system...

What do you think would sound nicer? Deep clean bass?

I kinda want to lean towards the 3 15's just because its deeper, more cone area, but i need some that can be put in like a 2 cub box each?

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[MikeofTulsa Moderator]

well the 12's would have more actual cone area........but if your looking for a sq system both options are a bit out there.....to many subs for that type of situation......but im a fan of 12's so i'd go w/ the 12's.....jus me tho

 

[i3abyjay25 10+ year member]

what type of vehicle you going to put them in? i know tha i am sick of my 4 12s..i think i just want 2 15s..

 

[QuadPioneer 10+ year member]

Eagle Talon.. lol yeah i dunno how i am, but i think im gonna take out the back seats, and make one big *** box and put 2 15's behind the seats and 1 15 pointing at the back hatch..

Yeah my 4 12's are pissing me off, its good and all, but its more like a big blurrr of bass instead of pounding loud bass. Could just be the settings and maybe im underpowering them.. I mean they are only pioneer 12" impps and i got 800rms in total so 200 a sub.

How do you figure 4 12's being more surface area?

6x6x3.14x4=452.16

7.5x7.5x3.14x3=529.875

 

[ShaunMac 10+ year member]

Originally posted by Goddyd4me well the 12's would have more actual cone area........

Actually 3 15" subs would have more surface area than

4 12" subs.

Average 12" = 82in^2 x 4 = 328in^2

Average 15" =130in^2 x 3 = 390in^2