URGENT !!! 2 RE SE 10's D4 or 1 RE SX 12 D2 ? What would you do?

[cichlid_baby 10+ year member]

So I'm getting closer to my final decision. What would you do? Price is about the same for either set-up and I would be looking to run a SAZ-1000D. I am probably looking at a sealed box configuration first. If I don't like how that turns out then I may go ported later with another box.

Also take note that I have the PG RSD 6.5 components running off of just 50 watts to each channel. Should I be concerned about being overpowered by the sub stage with these components? I did notice today while driving on the highway with windows down that I needed to push the volume on the deck almost to it's limit. It seems that if I turned up the gain anymore, then the speakers start to break apart, not necessarily get any louder.

Subs would be wired for a 1 ohm load thus giving the SE 10's about 500 watts each, or the SX 12 about 1000 watts alone.

One thing to consider is total cone area? I believe 2 10's may be more area than a single 12.

Longevity of the woofers. I believe the SX is built more tough to handle more abuse over time.

Flexibility of the woofers for various installations. I believe the SE's can do well in both ported and sealed enclosures whereas the SX is not recommended for sealed enclosures... but I have a feeling the SX will be a beast in a properly ported box. I believe both set-ups will take up about the same amount of space so box size might be a draw.

I am looking for more hard hitting and impactful bass, more so than long extended bass. Could a properly designed ported box with the SX 12 compete with the traditional quicker responding smaller driver in a sealed box in those respects.

What would you do? Please help.

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[Abarca 10+ year member]

get the SE's sealed... ive heard 2 SE 10's and they get PLENTY loud and the impact of the bass is very present. they are hard to beat and would love the power from a sundown saz1000

 

[revrider1 5,000+ posts]

I have ran several SEs in my time, I had 2 10s at one point on bout 1200+watts and they slammed.

 

[cichlid_baby 10+ year member]

Okay... I will be going with the SE 10's then..

any box recommendations since I don't really trust the manufacturer's listed ones?

Please help so I can get these things ordered.

Thanks!

 

[revrider1 5,000+ posts]

I had my 10s in 3cf@30hz, if that helps. Maybe tune a lil higher and a smaller box, its all up to u...

 

[oldschool4me 10+ year member]

So I'm getting closer to my final decision. What would you do? Price is about the same for either set-up and I would be looking to run a SAZ-1000D. I am probably looking at a sealed box configuration first. If I don't like how that turns out then I may go ported later with another box.
Also take note that I have the PG RSD 6.5 components running off of just 50 watts to each channel. Should I be concerned about being overpowered by the sub stage with these components? I did notice today while driving on the highway with windows down that I needed to push the volume on the deck almost to it's limit. It seems that if I turned up the gain anymore, then the speakers start to break apart, not necessarily get any louder.

Subs would be wired for a 1 ohm load thus giving the SE 10's about 500 watts each, or the SX 12 about 1000 watts alone.

One thing to consider is total cone area? I believe 2 10's may be more area than a single 12.

Longevity of the woofers. I believe the SX is built more tough to handle more abuse over time.

Flexibility of the woofers for various installations. I believe the SE's can do well in both ported and sealed enclosures whereas the SX is not recommended for sealed enclosures... but I have a feeling the SX will be a beast in a properly ported box. I believe both set-ups will take up about the same amount of space so box size might be a draw.

I am looking for more hard hitting and impactful bass, more so than long extended bass. Could a properly designed ported box with the SX 12 compete with the traditional quicker responding smaller driver in a sealed box in those respects.

What would you do? Please help.

both are nice subs, i have both se's and sx's. i am running two sx 10s in one of my cars and love them. suprisingly hit nicely on rock music too. i think you would get a little more output from the two se 10s but not alot. personally though, i wouldnt run either if your a rock listener, i would go with something more efficient.

 

[cichlid_baby 10+ year member]

personally though, i wouldnt run either if your a rock listener, i would go with something more efficient.

Great! what would you recommend? and why?

 

[okiedokie 10+ year member]

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