SS rl-p vs DD 9500

[Crzy 10+ year member]

would my two rl-p 12's in a 3.5 cube box tuned to around 33hz be louder than a single 9512f that loudman is selling

http://www.caraudio.com/forum/showthread.php?p=4881465#post4881465

off of a bxi1606 amp. the dd will have more airspace and i could try some of the newer box designs witht he flared slot port or aeros, all of this would be front firing unless i cant get it loud this way but i do not like the volume my rkl-p's reach. in a rear firing setup in my old car they ripped it apart but its just not loud anymore need something more. any input is appreciated.

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[Phlipbak 10+ year member]

All in install, but probably the p's, those pound... could be wrong though...

 

[jeremiah 10+ year member]

rl-p's> 9512

 

[btdickey99 5,000+ posts]

the bxi 1606 isnt enough power for the 9500

 

[01 S 10 10+ year member]

2 12"s > 1 12"

 

[Crzy 10+ year member]

think for a port and subs front firing then sealed off fromt he trunk would need a higher tuned box than 33hz? just trying to figure out how to get louder witht he front firing and not sure what to do

 

[dragnix 5,000+ posts]

2 12"s > 1 12"

so i should go out and buy two Bahns and whoop ***** of all those people running 1 9512

 

[donpisto 5,000+ posts]

If you have the power and the proper install, I'm gonna have to say it might be the DD. I had a 9515d in 5 cubes ported and tuned to 36 Hz and did a 141.2 @ 56 Hz (tone) with a Treo SSX 1500.1 wired at 4 ohms. With my RL-p 18 sealed in 5 cubes with 2k (from RF t30001bd), I did a 137.x @ 32 Hz on music. The DD was louder, but much more boomy. The RL-p was a whole lot smoother and much more musical and got low.

IMHO, I'd stick with the RL-p's. They can get quite loud, don't need as much power, and sound a heck lot better.

 

[jfsh90 10+ year member]

If you have the power and the proper install, I'm gonna have to say it might be the DD. I had a 9515d in 5 cubes ported and tuned to 36 Hz and did a 141.2 @ 56 Hz (tone) with a Treo SSX 1500.1 wired at 4 ohms. With my RL-p 18 sealed in 5 cubes with 2k (from RF t30001bd), I did a 137.x @ 32 Hz on music. The DD was louder, but much more boomy. The RL-p was a whole lot smoother and much more musical and got low.
IMHO, I'd stick with the RL-p's. They can get quite loud, don't need as much power, and sound a heck lot better.

Higher frequencies are louder

 

[mlstrass 5,000+ posts]

I went from 2 15" RL-P's to a single AQ 15" and it was pretty close to the ear. Never had either set up metered though. RL-P's do play smooth and a little tighter, but I eventually went with 2 AQ's and never looked back...

 

[donpisto 5,000+ posts]

Higher frequencies are louder

Yes, I understand that, but that doesn't mean that something at a lower frequency can't get louder than something at a higher frequency.

 

[denim 5,000+ posts]

Stay with the RL-p's unless you have plans to compete in a single driver class.

 

[James Bang 5,000+ posts]

Stay with the RL-p's unless you have plans to compete in a single driver class.

or if you want to sound good

 

[denim 5,000+ posts]

That too.

 

[yunvme666 10+ year member]

get the 9512...