Temporary Subs - (2) RF T2 10's or (1) Alpine Type X 12

[Mommy Wagon 10+ year member]

Another curiosity question on the 10's vs 12 sub.........

I have an opportunity to gain either 2 Rockford T210D4 subs or a single Alpine Type X 12 at a very good deal. This is a temporary sub bass solution, as my budget is already blown on everything else in the build.

The Rockford's are in a ported box, the Alpine is loose. Typically I prefer the sound of a sealed box, but I don't know if the 10's will hit as low without being ported. Regardless of the situation, I am able to build a box to suit.

Here are the questions and scenarios:

The amp that will be powering the chosen selection is a Kicker 2500.1, and the option for wiring the Rockford's would be at 4ohms an the Alpine at 8ohms. I assume that if both these options were wired down to 2ohms on this amp they would die relatively soon after.

I am no looking for an SQL type scenario that leans more on the SQ side than the L side.

With that all said is there a recomendation on these scenarios?

Since its temporary, would a new Alpine Type R 2ohm wired to 4ohm be a more viable option?

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[goingdef 10+ year member]

man those T2 10"s slam I would take those in a minute!

 

[audiobaun 5,000+ posts]

Tens in my opinion would be way to go also..Agreed^^^

 

[JoshC 10+ year member]

2 10s man, fo sure.... I have a single OA 12 now, and im wanting to switch to 2 or 3 10s.

 

[Mommy Wagon 10+ year member]

Alright, so I go with the RF T2 10s - even though the manufacturer does not actually recommend a sealed enclosure, can it be done effectively?

I know there is always a reason for a manufacturers recomendation, though I am wondering if these subs can be taken into more of an SQ build over a SPL build?

Is the wattage going to be far too great for this application? Would a sealed or inverted ported aplication be better for the higher wattage?

 

[Mommy Wagon 10+ year member]

Thanks for the advice - picked up the 10's & box today.

Now for the integration into the build, take a look at my questions in the enclosure design & assistance section.