How much louder is an hdc3 vs. type r

[btdickey99 5,000+ posts]

Is there maybe a cheaper amp that wouldnt' be pushing the sub so hard?
As much as I do want spl, I also don't want to burn up my sub. i've heard the aq1200 is putting out 1400 watts.

Maybe something in the 800-1000 watt range? I'd be willing to sacrifice some deebeez to have the peace of mind that my sub isn't frying up in the trunk.

yea but you wont be getting 1400 watts daily....so the bl, q, R, or hdc3 IMO will be ok on that amp as long as gains are correct

 

[7ender 10+ year member]

Alright..I guess i'll go with that then.

That would be the cheapest amp you'd recommend with a type R?

 

[btdickey99 5,000+ posts]

Alright..I guess i'll go with that then.
That would be the cheapest amp you'd recommend with a type R?

budget?

 

[7ender 10+ year member]

No real budget number wise...maybe hoping to stay under or around 200? Just whatever money I save here can go towards my HU, rsd's, speaker amp, deadening, etc.

 

[Jeremiah25 10+ year member]

If you are on a tight budget, you should check out the AQ SD2.5c. It's about a 100 bux cheaper than an HD3c, and sounds a little better. On small power, it's just as loud as an HD3c.

 

[liftedcj7on44s 10+ year member]

my single hdc3 15 off a sundown saz-1500d was louder than 2 type r 12's off the same sundown 1500d! the hdc315 was in a chambered t-line and the 2 type r-'s were in a chambered t-line as well!!

 

[Kold_Killa 10+ year member]

It looks like you like the type r.... so find one on ebay (a dual 2 ohm model) and wire down to 1 ohm.

Then run this budget amp with it... http://www.cadencestore.com/ProductCart/pc/viewPrd.asp?idcategory=125&idproduct=380 - new w 2yr warranty

~900 - 1000 watts to a type r should be pretty **** nice in the right box...

 

[btdickey99 5,000+ posts]

It looks like you like the type r.... so find one on ebay (a dual 2 ohm model) and wire down to 1 ohm.
Then run this budget amp with it... http://www.cadencestore.com/ProductCart/pc/viewPrd.asp?idcategory=125&idproduct=380 - new w 2yr warranty

~900 - 1000 watts to a type r should be pretty **** nice in the right box...

yea it does seem like you are leaning towards the type R and the amp above is a great budget amp..... probly your best bet for staying brand new

just remember that the AQ 1200 is $249 shipped and will give you more output, and even the opportunity to upgrade in the future

 

[skmfkr 5,000+ posts]

12" hdc3 d2 copper coils and aq1200d is $518 shipped

 

[btdickey99 5,000+ posts]

and Im guessing the type R and cadence 1000 will be roughly $400 shipped or so?

 

[Kold_Killa 10+ year member]

and Im guessing the type R and cadence 1000 will be roughly $400 shipped or so?

roughly 320-330

and for 518, I would do the aq's over this setup probably....

 

[btdickey99 5,000+ posts]

roughly 320-330

and for 518, I would do the aq's over this setup probably....

yea there is no arguement that the Type R is one of the best subs for the money.... Just of the ones I have heard Im not a fan

 

[Lakota 5,000+ posts]

I have had both subs in my truck on a 2500.1, but haven't metered them. I could always throw my buddy's HDC3 (8 layer alum flatwound coil) back in, but it wouldn't be a real good comparison since the HDC3 is a dual 1 and my R is a dual 2. I liked the sound of the HDC3 better, but it took less power for the R to get loud compared to the HDC3. It really depends on how much power than you have on tap, imo.

 

[snb778 5,000+ posts]

yea it does seem like you are leaning towards the type R and the amp above is a great budget amp..... probly your best bet for staying brand new
just remember that the AQ 1200 is $249 shipped and will give you more output, and even the opportunity to upgrade in the future

More output as far as what?? Numbers?? Don't see many people runnin AQ's, and, OR winning comps with em... like ever

 

[7ender 10+ year member]

I think I could get the type R and cadence for about 310$/shipped.

The audioque+hdc3 would be 518/shipped.

Sounds like the type R is more efficient. If this is the case and these two setups will have simliar output, then I think i'll go with the R. I had thought he audioque would completely blow the the hdc3 out of the water.