Orion P 12" vs ED 11kv.2

[Phiber Optik 10+ year member]

I have a regular cab s10.

Currently I have a 1.7CU Ft sealed enclosure with 2 8" subs, I would like to upgrade without loosing too much leg room.

My amp will provide 250-300rms @ 2-4ohm

With the limited space and power, what subs would be better suited to my requirments?

2 Elemental Designs 11kv.2's (300rms, 0.4-0.6cu ft sealed recomended)

or

2 Orion P12D4's (500rms, 0.7cu ft sealed recomended)

Unfortunatly ED doesn't list the Efficiency, but the Orion's are listed at 85.32db (1w,1m)

I'm leaning towards the ED's because of my limited power, but the Orions have more surface area, and could perform much better in a different situation down the road...

Does anyone else have any thoughts that might influence my decision?

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[JimJ 5,000+ posts]

I would choose the eD...

 

[iagrdshaka 5,000+ posts]

Does anyone else have any thoughts that might influence my decision?

This wont help you, but anyway, how about neither! //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/tongue.gif.6130eb82179565f6db8d26d6001dcd24.gif

 

[Phiber Optik 10+ year member]

This wont help you, but anyway, how about neither! //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/tongue.gif.6130eb82179565f6db8d26d6001dcd24.gif

Do you have a better suggestion of subs under $200 that would work in 1.7cu ft sealed with only 300rms?

 

[JimJ 5,000+ posts]

A used Shiva comes to mind...

Mine wangs in only 1.5cF sealed off of 250W.

 

[iagrdshaka 5,000+ posts]

how about a Memphis HPO, if u can find one.

 

[Phiber Optik 10+ year member]

remember this is a regular cab s10... ~ 5" max mounting depth to work with...

 

[mulisharider10 10+ year member]

well, if u have an arm rest or a center console in your truck in between the seats. I can build u a fiberglass box that will take the place of either one and u can have one ten backfiring in around 3/4 cu.ft. with no legroom lost. or, just pile 4 8" w3v2's in there.(tear) That is what i had until it got stolen in my single cab sonoma. they are worth it.

 

[Phiber Optik 10+ year member]

I'll keep my eye out for some 8w3v2's, so far I haven't seen many for sale...

Bench seat, no console.

 

[Phiber Optik 10+ year member]

any other ideas?