HC or XXX

[TheVanMan 10+ year member]

He is basically saying, if you want extreme output with decent/good sound quality with cheap cost go with the dual HC.

However If you want excellent sound quality with less output for more money go with the XXX.

 

[esco 10+ year member]

im doin the XXX, i was gonna do 1 15" XXX or 2 15" HC's and i decided to go with the XXX

 

[drjjg 10+ year member]

Each HC can move 44.2mm LINEAR.

That's 4.42cm of LINEAR p-p excursion.

RE says that the HC 15" has a cone area(SD) of 810cm2.

4.42cm X 810cm/1000 = 3.58L of linear displacement, that means that 2 HC's can move 7.16L of air, while remaining linear.

The XXX, has an Xmax of 58mm(or 5.8cm), p-p.

5.8cm X 810cm2/1000= 4.7L of linear displacement.

The HC's will move 2.46 more litres of air while remaining linear.

 

[cameronil3 10+ year member]

Ah, it all makes sense now. Thanks for clearin' that up DR. Think I'm going to go w/ the HC, due to the price, and I don't need amazing sound quality, just good SQ with good SPL. Suggestions: 1x 12"...or 2 x 12"???

If you need to know what kind of vehicle, it's a 96 mustang, coupe.

Thanks,

Cameron

 

[drjjg 10+ year member]

What kind of space do you have to work with (LxWxH)?

 

[cameronil3 10+ year member]

42"W x 33 L x 16 H

 

[smullen 10+ year member]

42"W x 33 L x 16 H

Thats over 12.5 cubes.... More than enough for 2 12"s or 2 15"s

 

[drjjg 10+ year member]

! Definitely go with 2 15's

 

[cameronil3 10+ year member]

I'm trying to keep the price of a new amp OUT of my mind...what kind of amp and how much are you guys suggesting? Lol this should be interesting.

 

[drjjg 10+ year member]

A JBL 1200.1 would be good if you're on a really tight budget. 10cubes net, 100-120sq" tuned 30-34hz should do quite well, even though they're "only" getting around 700w per. You could later add another JBL in the future(or buy 2 right now //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/biggrin.gif.d71a5d36fcbab170f2364c9f2e3946cb.gif//content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/wink.gif.608e3ea05f1a9f98611af0861652f8fb.gif )

If you wanted a single amp solution(which eliminates the need to match the gains and the checking you have to do to make sure they're the same) look at the DEI 2400d/Viper d2500.1, an XTR PRO 2400d which you might be able to find on ebay, or even an Orion 2500d @ .5ohms. Make sure your electrical system is up to par.

 

[bobo244 10+ year member]

hey i am also in the same predicament(spellcheck?). i have an awt15x now and wanting to upgrade to a xxx or 2 hc's (all 15's). i have a 96 xtend cab truck with no back seats so i got plenty of room also. i have a concept 2400a, 2400 X 1 @ 1 ohm,. what would work best with my amp, 2 hc's or an XXX.

oh yea how much would 2 hc's be?

 

[spawn2nd20]

Where Can I Get Some Hc Subs For 150?

 

[cameronil3 10+ year member]

any other good ideas on amps? would I be ok just to go w/ 1x 12" or 15" HC, or would it be a better idea to go w/ 2?

Thanks,

Cameron

 

[smullen 10+ year member]

Where Can I Get Some Hc Subs For 150?

I think RE has a deal on their 12s and 15s... I think you can get the 12's for 300 for 2. You can't buy just one for 150.00, you gotta get 2 too get the deal...
You gotta call them direct if there are no RE dealers in your area..

 

[bumpin_blazer 5,000+ posts]

**** you have a lot of room for a mustang. i assume you are taking the back seat out and building the box up to the front seats?? anyway, if you haven't bought already yes 2 HC's are better than 1 XXX. i was looking at getting 2 HC's but to me i'd rather spend the $$ on a 2nd D2 which to me is a much better sub all around. amp wise all depends on $$ and what kind of electrics you have. i really do hope you've got at least 160-200 amps of current if you plan on running over 1500-2000 for daily. either way that's gonna be fun upgrading that man.

adam