RE SX 15" vs Alpine Type R 15"

[bignoisemaker 10+ year member]

which one is louder, better quality, gives off a nice low bass etc?....which one i should go with?

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[geowick07 10+ year member]

RE SX. It will sound better, and takes more power.

 

[DaGh0st 5,000+ posts]

I'd go SX. They are sexy //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

 

[psych0ticnemes1 5,000+ posts]

I've used both and didn't notice much difference. The SX wins as far as looks are concerned but they both get loud. The R is much bigger if that matters...

 

[Lakota 5,000+ posts]

I haven't tested the SX, but I know that TommyK has and has said that the R is louder.

 

[Lakota 5,000+ posts]

RE SX. It will sound better, and takes more power.

Why is power handling so important? If two subs are nearly identical in output I would prefer to have the sub that can do the most with the least. I, and others have found the R to be a very efficient sub.

 

[geowick07 10+ year member]

Why is power handling so important? If two subs are nearly identical in output I would prefer to have the sub that can do the most with the least. I, and others have found the R to be a very efficient sub.

I was just saying that I think the SX is rated to handle higher RMS than the Type R. I was unclear in my first post.

 

[Supergumby5000 5,000+ posts]

Between by 15" Type-R and an 18" SX, i didnt notice an audible difference in loudness (they were ran at APROX the same power, 1100RMS)

However, the SX sounded worlds better than the R did. You could tell that the R was getting a workout, and the SX laughed at 1100RMS

i hope that helps //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/rolleyes.gif.c1fef805e9d1464d377451cd5bc18bfb.gif

 

[Supergumby5000 5,000+ posts]

overall, i liked the SX better for daily listening, it was much more musical

 

[Lakota 5,000+ posts]

One thing that you may want to take into account is recone-ablity (I think I just made a new word). If you blow the R you have to buy a new one. If you blow the SX you can get it reconed, but I'm not sure on the cost of that.

 

[Bumpin-Thumper 10+ year member]

I have a 15-r in a sealed spec. enclosure. feeding it over 1000w , and it sounds great, gets loud and sounds clear, good sound in my opinion. Couldn't be happier

 

[tooloud4tv 10+ year member]

cant loose with either driver i personally have 2 18" SXs right now. id go sx for an better low end