which 2-12s for 3-5k rms daily use

[Trigg]

Stop. Just stop. Please

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[black05alti]

I've always heard SQ-wise a 18 will not be as punchy as smaller woofers but more boomy sounding.

That mainly depends on the box and not the woofer

 

[neo_styles 10+ year member]

I've always heard SQ-wise a 18 will not be as punchy as smaller woofers but more boomy sounding.

It just seems pointless to explain because you're trying to justify an enclosure that would fit two of your subs and still sound great vice just one. I'd understand 7 cubes if you were tuning to, say, 25Hz, but not for a daily system.

But it has already been said. The enclosure determines the sub's output and articulation. Those who complain about boomy subs aren't designing the right enclosures for them. You do have a tradeoff of lower extension at the expense of a slightly less upper-end extension. The size, however, has nothing to do with SQ.

 

[chefzane]

I'm a fuggin newb compared to the other guys commenting here and I even know that you need to turn in ur gear and walk away or stop talking and research as I have for the last 4 months tirelessly before you open it again, I had to be put in my place by these guys and now its your turn

 

[T3mpest 10+ year member]

Generally boomy subwoofers are subs in too big a box or with too high of tuning, or both. Sub size doesn't inherently effect your frequency response, which is what makes subs sound boomy. My last 15 could be used well into the midrange frequencies if not for the aluminum cone having breakup issues if you wanted and my 21 now is clean well into the midbass, 300-500hz before it would begin to break up. No major breakups even beyond that, but it's audiophile grade up till 300. Far beyond what most car subs will do regardless of size.

 

[hispls 5,000+ posts]

Or 3 XFL 12s for around $600 new
Why the no to Sundown and DD, though?

OP is scurred he might get loud.

I've always heard SQ-wise a 18 will not be as punchy as smaller woofers but more boomy sounding.

Audiopulse » Myths About Subwoofers

This myth has been busted many years ago.

You have one 12 in a 7.85 cu ft enclosure? Explain this non sense?

Space makes bass. I wouldn't go much more than 5 cube for a 12 though.... you reach a point of diminishing returns from increasing box size.

 

[joey13091]

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Yeah, it's huge and was custom built to fit perfectly in my trunk, which it does. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/cool.gif.3bcaf8f141236c00f8044d07150e34f7.gif

Hmm. I have 2 of those in a 4 cu ft box.

 

[mclerico83 5,000+ posts]

C2 Audio 12" Threatcon-4

BL12 - Fi Car Audio Store

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[mclerico83 5,000+ posts]

Lanzar OPTI1233D 12'' Dual 1 2 Ohm Optidrive Series Car Subwoofer Sub Woofer 068888895118 | eBay

375oz motor 3 inch monster for your budget

 

[Jes 42 10+ year member]

Yeah, it's huge and was custom built to fit perfectly in my trunk, which it does. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/cool.gif.3bcaf8f141236c00f8044d07150e34f7.gif

Yeah it looks cool.I'm sure it would be louder in the correct enclosure though.Btw my 18 hits every note i need it to and i listen to 90% rock and metal.To each his own.

Good luck.

 

[Jes 42 10+ year member]

It just seems pointless to explain because you're trying to justify an enclosure that would fit two of your subs and still sound great vice just one. I'd understand 7 cubes if you were tuning to, say, 25Hz, but not for a daily system.
But it has already been said. The enclosure determines the sub's output and articulation. Those who complain about boomy subs aren't designing the right enclosures for them. You do have a tradeoff of lower extension at the expense of a slightly less upper-end extension. The size, however, has nothing to do with SQ.

This ^^^

 

[Jes 42 10+ year member]

Really come on guys time for all nuthuggers to state the case for their favorite nut

I've used 3 DC lvl 4's.The 15'' and 2-18''s.Overpowered all of them and never had a problem with the soft parts.No funny smells or any of that.I guess it depends on power and box.You find anything yet?

 

[jrdnhsnbrg 10+ year member]

Ok, I was wrong. No need to get all butt hurt about it OP, I've never worked with anything other than 12's because that's all I've ever wanted to work with.

 

[serjr711. 10+ year member]

Re mt 12's?

 

[gramser57 10+ year member]

HDC3's 12's, I got a pair on 5k, in a 5.5 cube box and they take it like a champ.