how much of a difference is a 10" and a 12" (type r)

[EviLLLLSiNz 10+ year member]

right now my setup is going to be either a 10" or 12" type r (ported box)

im going to run it with 500rms @ 2ohms (profile ap1000m) so ill get the dvc 4 ohm version of the sub..

my question is, is there a real big difference between the two? what exact difference is it for those who has heard both? i just know that 10" is more punchy generally...

oh yea i mostly listen to rap dance and techno

my car is a hatchback if that makes a difference

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[Ricky616 10+ year member]

get the 12in what car is it going in

 

[Jason Sybert 10+ year member]

12s have more cone mass so a 12 will sound much better.

 

[Lakota 5,000+ posts]

Go ahead and get the 12. It doesn't cost much more, and doesn't really need any more power than the 10. Plus, it's a little more efficient and will push more air.

 

[mx519 10+ year member]

12 for teh win

 

[iagrdshaka 5,000+ posts]

Might as well get the 12

 

[EviLLLLSiNz 10+ year member]

its going in an integra

looks like ill be getting a 12 then lol

 

[Arawak420 10+ year member]

save your money and get something better. i just got a diamond audio d6 12 d4, and it sounds so much better than type r's i had clean bass, hit hard and can go low. i only got one for now..

 

[phantom240 5,000+ posts]

id say get the 12 if youre not too picky about fast hitting bass... personally, being in a hatch, id say a 10 would be plenty... but hey mo' bass mo' betta right?

 

[geezy21unc 10+ year member]

save your money and get something better. i just got a diamond audio d6 12 d4, and it sounds so much better than type r's i had clean bass, hit hard and can go low. i only got one for now..

get something better? lol you talk as if this sub has an audiobahn logo on it...

 

[Mr. Opportunist 10+ year member]

10" is fine, everything is the same except cone size, they will both get equally as loud with decent power, go with whichever fits your application best

 

[tommyk90 5,000+ posts]

10" is fine, everything is the same except cone size, they will both get equally as loud with decent power, go with whichever fits your application best

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Go with whatever your space/budget allows.

Make sure to port it.

10's can get loud too. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/wink.gif.608e3ea05f1a9f98611af0861652f8fb.gif

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[geezy21unc 10+ year member]

yeah ive heard 10"s that put 12"s to shame, build a good box, and see what happens...lil more power wouldnt hurt either

 

[ddilulo_06 10+ year member]

I can't believe nobody has mentioned this...

The bigger subs don't sound junkier than smaller subs of the same series of sub. Bigger subs aren't any slower or mudier. This is a common car audio myth for present day technology. It was true back in the day, but now you don't need to worry about it at all...

If you have the space and extra money, get the biggest sub you can! I have 2 ported Elemental Designs 15AEs and they sound flawless on fast kickdrums and quick note changing transients from techno, rock ect...

Dust

 

[DiamondFanatic 10+ year member]

12s have more cone mass so a 12 will sound much better.

? You meant cone area right?

For your application and music preference I would probably go with the 12.