would 3 10s or 2 12s sealed be louder?

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which has more cone area?

3 10"
3 * (3.14*5^2) = 235.5

2 12"
2 * (3.14*6^2) = 226.08

EDIT: May I ask, why sealed?

Would not be an audible difference from 1.33 to 1 ohm.

[quote name='sjv13']@xxgazasydexx;

which has more cone area?

3 10"
3 * (3.14*5^2) = 235.5

2 12"
2 * (3.14*6^2) = 226.08

EDIT: May I ask, why sealed?[/QUOTE]

Not really something to go by when playing with Ohm loads.2-12s can sound much better,than 3 tens at a better ohm value, and perform much better actually.

It will be very close. Ohms are very close, and the surface area is also very close.

It will be very close. Ohms are very close, and the surface area is also very close.

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Very true,I guess Space willing to give up would be the next question.

Not really something to go by when playing with Ohm loads.2-12s can sound much better,than 3 tens at a better ohm value, and perform much better actually.

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Fair enough. I would personally go with 2 12s anyways. Less expensive. Simpler. Less space.

Fair enough. I would personally go with 2 12s anyways. Less expensive. Simpler. Less space.

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I think the same on this type of install..Agreed

It will be very close. Ohms are very close, and the surface area is also very close.

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Exactly, I would say it comes down to cost, space and which sound/response does he prefer with respect to a 10''or a 12'' driver.

One thing I would ask is what type of music do u listen to? In a sealed box (especially) I can really here the difference between 10 and 12 inch drivers maybe not a drastic difference but still a difference.

I would lean towards 2 12" drivers due to the cost, ease of wiring, space, and I personally like larger drivers. What subs are u considering?

Also take into consideration that 3 10s will probably have more motor force and may (or may not) require a smaller box

Fair enough. I would personally go with 2 12s anyways. Less expensive. Simpler. Less space.

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Agree with this... 2 12's would also look alot cleaner and easier to design a box for.

I have 3 10" JL Audio W6's in a sealed box, sound great but doesnt have that breath taking bass that I was after. I am replacing them with 2 SA-12's in a ported box

Get 3 subs at 2 ohms each for 0.66 ...with imp rise ull b closer to a true 1 ohm load vs the 2 subs wired to 1 ohm before rise