Sa-12 vs. sdc2.5 12"

[mclerico83 5,000+ posts]

NEW PHOENIX GOLD RSDC124 12" 1200w COMPETITION CAR SUB - eBay (item 390219571114 end time Jan-13-11 18:52:50 PST)

gets really loud

SSA Shop - Incriminator Audio 12" Lethal Injection

 

[daboyfrumdabx 10+ year member]

I don't think the SDC will enjoy being tuned to 32hz either. I say keep your decision between the SA or the Mach

 

[pro-rabbit 5,000+ posts]

Out of your choices. I would do the audioque in 2.2ft3 after all displacement and tune to around 32-33hz.

 

[kr15 5,000+ posts]

AQ isnt going to like a 32hz tuning as much as a SA would. I think the AQ can pretty much take every bit the abuse the SA can, but I believe the SA will sound better, especially tuned lower

 

[pro-rabbit 5,000+ posts]

The sdc does not mind lower tunning the hdc is a bit ruff lower though.

 

[Serpent710 10+ year member]

both of these ok on 500?

 

[RAM_Designs 5,000+ posts]

both of these ok on 500?

Yes, but as I'm sure you know you can throw more power at them.

 

[RAM_Designs 5,000+ posts]

both of these ok on 500?

Yes, but as I'm sure you know you can throw more power at them.

 

[Serpent710 10+ year member]

yessir prob just pick up a sa-12 and eventually pick up another and 1500 for the pair.

 

[sundownz Pro Seller]

AQ isnt going to like a 32hz tuning as much as a SA would. I think the AQ can pretty much take every bit the abuse the SA can, but I believe the SA will sound better, especially tuned lower

Correct on tuning - the SA is made to play low.

Thermally... the SA is significantly ahead in this regard.

 

[SPLaudio 5,000+ posts]

the sa has about 30% more wire on a larger diameter coil. the aq 2.5 is actually a 2.375" coil.

the cooling is far better on the sa too.

lets not get into soft parts ahhhh.

the aq2.5s can be build into a nice sub but arent impressive stock...

 

[invertedtypeRs 10+ year member]

AQ= cheap chinese ****.

SA= quality well-built sub

 

[mlstrass 5,000+ posts]

AQ= cheap chinese ****. SA= quality well-built sub

My cheap chinese **** will crap on your junk....

I'd go with the SA in that enclosure as you wouldn't get the most out of the SDC with that box...

 

[kraudio12 10+ year member]

why not try a fi ssd i guess its just me but i love the BL's and the ssd are in your power range and would probably be amazing for ya

 

[kr15 5,000+ posts]

Thermally... the SA is significantly ahead in this regard.

this doesnt surprise me, but I have seen the AQs in proper installs handle 1k rms in daily setups, so its not as if they cant be abused.

And 500rms is fine. I think to often people want to abuse subs, which is why companies overbuild them in the first place. When possible, sending right around rms is actually a good thing. Short of clipping, either sub will handle 500 mechanically and thermally without breaking a sweat