Type R, X, or W7

[Trancer 10+ year member]

i disagree a w7 is going to have more output then 2x type R

Totally disagree with that statement

 

[Trancer 10+ year member]

And im sure he is on a budget. It seems that he lined out two Type R's to one W7 and 1 Type X. All three options tend to be around the same ball park figure, except the W7, which is somewhat higher.

You running ported or sealed?

Budget on the amp?

 

[munchies 10+ year member]

Totally disagree with that statement

hmm i could easily be wrong but can a w7 get louder then 2 type r's, both properly installed and with correct amount of power to each? i still say two type r's

 

[MisterGrubbs 5,000+ posts]

Assuming install is nice and you can give the R enough power to reach it's full output capability, I say two ported Type R 12's will outdo a single W7 12 all day long.

However

The W7 in my honest opinion is a better built driver and will sound significantly better, unless you have some great box building skills/setup skills going for ya.

 

[munchies 10+ year member]

Assuming install is nice and you can give the R enough power to reach it's full output capability, I say two ported Type R 12's will outdo a single W7 12 all day long.
However

The W7 in my honest opinion is a better built driver and will sound significantly better, unless you have some great box building skills/setup skills going for ya.

agree 100%. well put.

 

[VinceGulino 10+ year member]

Well I was gonna upgrade to a 1100d memphis amp to a ported box whichever subs I go with. I may keep the 500d and combine amps. Im going for more spl than sq. Thanks for all your imput so far.

 

[HotCarl 10+ year member]

i havent had my type R's for a while now...couple months or so.

they were in a TCAB box...ran off a 2500d @ .5 ohms

yes...they were loud...SQ wasnt that great. and they just didnt have a smooth overall sound.they sometimes struggled with the lows

now this could be due to the box, but i have heard them in different setups and as a consensus i feel that the W7 is just a superior woofer.

now i have my single W7, its extremely smooth and drops extremely low. its incredibly accurate, and has excellent upperend extension.

but...since you said you want a SPL setup more than an SQ setup, the 2 - 12'' Type R's will be right up your alley.

mine were @ a 147.4 off 500 a piece...get enough power and the right box and they go wild.

 

[Trancer 10+ year member]

I found that my R's have exceptional SQ. The rollover with a wide band of notes is such a smooth transition, I dont see any flaws in it IMO. Gets loud and low. Doesnt have a problem with the lows ever.. maybe you are just pushing those R's too hard.. I mean, idk, .5 ohm on an orion... I could see that you are just pushing them and getting some distortion, especialy in the lows.