Setup Question.. Which one would you choose

[Thecontender 10+ year member]

I'm a little torn over what setup to go with..

Heres a little info:

Car:1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue GL-

Trunk Space: Lots

Music: Rap/Rock/EMNB

Preference: 60%SPL 40%SQ

Box Preference: Ported

Budget: ~ 300$ for subs

Setups in mind:

2 RE SE 12"

1 RE SX 15"

1 AA Avalanche 15"

2 Adire Audio Tempests ??

2 ED 13kv2

I am looking to yeild 60-70%spl and 30-40%sq. I'm looking for a nice SQL driver, that will hit very hard, but still mantain good sound quality. I chose these subs because my budget is pretty small... I'm into SPL but I just don't want my subs to be a loud fart machine. If you have any other suggestions lmk.

Which one of these setups do you think will hit hardest, I know this is a hard question because they all depend on the install/setup... but if you have heard any of these setups please tell me which one will generate the most output and which setup has the best SQ... AND what they were powered by and enclosure if you know...

Also, could someone clarify the difference between the SE and SX's

I really need to pick some so I can get them in my car. Thanks in advance.!!

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[JimJ 5,000+ posts]

For those requirements, I would go with the 15" SX, ported low.

 

[80INCHES 5,000+ posts]

ok go with 2sx12's

it gets loud with good sq

se r more for sq and the sx is more spl but have decent sq(good for the kind of music u listed)

80

 

[Thecontender 10+ year member]

I cant go with 2 SX's too expensive..

 

[Thecontender 10+ year member]

Any other suggestions... would you use a bx1500d or 1000d to push the 15 SX...

What box size should I go with ported?

 

[swimfreak26 10+ year member]

The bx1000d doesn't push the sx very well...it gets moving, but a dei1100d really makes it loud (shows how overrated the hifonics is).

With that said, I would say your decison should be based on which amp you want, or rather how much you want to spend on an amp. My avalanche is louder with the hifonics than my bro's SX was, but his SX is slightly louder when more power is added...the sq isn't even comparable on the two though, although the SX is good sounding in comparison to most drivers, the avalanche puts it to shame.

Either way though, those would be my two choices out of what you have listed...both get quite loud, the avalanche has MUCH better SQ, and the SX gets a little louder from my experience.

 

[WMStateChamp18 10+ year member]

would a nine.1 push the 15 sx good?

 

[JimJ 5,000+ posts]

Yes, but you'd need to order the SX in dual 4, or turn down the gains a lot. The Nine.1 does 1.2kW at 1 ohm, 900W at 2...

 

[Nikuk 5,000+ posts]

one tempest, lots of port. wang.

 

[WMStateChamp18 10+ year member]

so in dual 4 ohm the sx would recive 1200 watts from the nine.1

 

[JimJ 5,000+ posts]

No...dual 4 ohm would produce a minimum impedance of 2 ohms - at that impedance, the Nine.1 does 900W.

 

[Thecontender 10+ year member]

What should I use to push the 15" Avalanche. I talked to chad and he admitted that they under-rated their subs. They say around 600watts will get it pusing... the range is like 500-800... So would the BX1000D get it pushing... It probably gets about 800 watts out of it right?

 

[swimfreak26 10+ year member]

A bx1000d gets it moving very nicely //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif