what is louder? 2x300w or 1x600w

Home / the12volt's Install Bay / Car Audio / what is louder? 2x300w or 1x600w (

Topic Closed)

Welcome Guest :)

Members

Search

Register

Login

Next Page > < Prev Topic Next Topic >

vadalor

Member - Posts: 6

Joined: March 21, 2010

Location: Idaho, United States

Posted: March 21, 2010 at 11:29 AM / IP Logged

My guess is that it would be about the same, but i'm not quite sure.

Back to Top

i am an idiot

Platinum - Posts: 13,667

This member consistently provides reliable information

Joined: September 21, 2006

Location: Louisiana, United States

Posted: March 21, 2010 at 12:00 PM / IP Logged

Are you asking about amplifiers or speakers?

Back to Top

vadalor

Member - Posts: 6

Joined: March 21, 2010

Location: Idaho, United States

Posted: March 21, 2010 at 12:15 PM / IP Logged

Speakers. Sorry, should have clarified.

Back to Top

vadalor

Member - Posts: 6

Joined: March 21, 2010

Location: Idaho, United States

Posted: March 21, 2010 at 12:59 PM / IP Logged

What is louder? Two 300 watt rms subwoofers, or 1 600 watt rms sub.

Back to Top

i am an idiot

Platinum - Posts: 13,667

Joined: September 21, 2006

Location: Louisiana, United States

Posted: March 21, 2010 at 1:37 PM / IP Logged

There is a specification on the woofers that we really need to help you. What is the Sensitivity of each speaker? Chances are the 2 woofers will be considerably louder than the 1.

Back to Top

vadalor

Member - Posts: 6

Joined: March 21, 2010

Location: Idaho, United States

Posted: March 21, 2010 at 2:47 PM / IP Logged

Cool, I think you answered my question. The sensitivity rating of the 300w subs (92.9dB) was actually higher than the 600w sub (86dB).

Back to Top

i am an idiot

Platinum - Posts: 13,667

Joined: September 21, 2006

Location: Louisiana, United States

Posted: March 21, 2010 at 3:03 PM / IP Logged

It is more of a difference than you think. If you double your cone area, you will increase your output by 3dB.

Back to Top

forbidden

Platinum - Posts: 5,352

This member has made a donation to the12volt.com. Click here for more info.

This member has been recognized as an authority in Mobile Audio and Video. Click here for more info.

Joined: November 01, 2003

Location: Alberta, Canada

Posted: March 21, 2010 at 4:38 PM / IP Logged

Throw wattage out the window, you hear in decibels. On a equal playing field, 2 subs will more more air than 1, thus two will be louder. This is not always the case though. Many factors, primarily the box will affect how loud something goes.

Top Secret, I can tell you but then my wife will kill me.

Back to Top

vadalor

Member - Posts: 6

Joined: March 21, 2010

Location: Idaho, United States

Posted: March 21, 2010 at 8:12 PM / IP Logged

Thanks for your help, I am definately going to go with 2 subs instead of 1 for my amp.

Back to Top

vadalor

Member - Posts: 6

Joined: March 21, 2010

Location: Idaho, United States

Posted: March 21, 2010 at 8:14 PM / IP Logged

This site has a lot of good information on it. Bookmarked.

Back to Top

Next Page >

Printable version

You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot create polls in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum

Search the12volt.com

Follow the12volt.com

Disclaimer: *All information on this site ( the12volt.com ) is provided "as is" without any warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, including but not limited to fitness for a particular use. Any user assumes the entire risk as to the accuracy and use of this information. Please verify all wire colors and diagrams before applying any information.