Wanting to change setup, is it worth it?

[Anonymous 10+ year member]

My power is 2 US Amps MD3's for daily driving. I just want to try something different right now I have 2 AQ HD3 15's. I was looking at the new Ascendant Audio Havocs for 339 shipped and mainly the DC Sounds Level 4 15's in the group buy for 210 plus shipping per 15. Also anyone know anything about the Addictive Audio Version 3 15's? How would these three subs compare to the 15" HD3's that I have. Am I better off keeping the HD3's and waiting for the newer HDC3 15's or are these subs on the same level? Overall meaning SQ, SPL, power handling and just daily pounding and durability because one thing I can say about the HD3's is they take a pounding and shit load of power everyday and the suspension still is tight as a 12 year old virgin. Do any of these compare and is it worth me changing?

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[btlking 10+ year member]

go with the hdc3s

 

[Anonymous 10+ year member]

That what I was thinking I just do not like the idea of them using all chinese part and actually being assembled in China. How would the BTL 15's fully loaded do on a MD3 a piece? Also would the Level 4 DC Sounds be able to take a MD3 daily? How about the Havoc taking a MD3 daily? They are the new model MD3's so I do believe that they put out every bit of 2kw and more, the board looks more like the AX line.

 

[mlstrass 5,000+ posts]

What is your reason for changing? Just to try something new, or looking for more SQ or SPL?

I doubt any of those choices would make much of a diff, including the new HDC's. IMO unless you just want to change for the sake of buying new stuff, I'd stick with what you have...

I really like the HD's for loud/daily and think it would take some pretty serious subs to step up from what you have already.

 

[hoxie08 5,000+ posts]

My power is 2 US Amps MD3's for daily driving. I just want to try something different right now I have 2 AQ HD3 15's. I was looking at the new Ascendant Audio Havocs for 339 shipped and mainly the DC Sounds Level 4 15's in the group buy for 210 plus shipping per 15. Also anyone know anything about the Addictive Audio Version 3 15's? How would these three subs compare to the 15" HD3's that I have. Am I better off keeping the HD3's and waiting for the newer HDC3 15's or are these subs on the same level? Overall meaning SQ, SPL, power handling and just daily pounding and durability because one thing I can say about the HD3's is they take a pounding and shit load of power everyday and the suspension still is tight as a 12 year old virgin. Do any of these compare and is it worth me changing?

mmm 12 year old virgins FTW!

 

[dvrmstrng 5,000+ posts]

changing the setup is always worth it...im on like number 4 in 2 years

 

[Anonymous 10+ year member]

wanting to change just for the sake of trying new things. I am very very pleased with my subs now they are the best woofers I have ever owned I just like to try new things. But as stated it would be hard for me to find anything that is on the level of the HD3's without breaking the bank, and even then the subs do not seem to be worth that much more money, maybe just me.