One, two or three subs?
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Topic: One, two or three subs?
Posted By: curt234
Subject: One, two or three subs?
Date Posted: March 07, 2004 at 10:21 AM
What do u guys think give u better sounding bass. One big 12 inch sub, two tens, 4 eights? Do u get the same bass with one sub or is it better to have a pair?
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Posted By: cheagreen
Date Posted: March 07, 2004 at 10:24 AM
Its all personal choice bro. Adding a sub to a single sub will give you a 3db gain in SPL. More cone area=more SPL. Which subs you are getting are also very important.
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Head Unit:Pioneer-Deh-1600
Fronts:Kicker 6x8 S57's
Front Amp:Coustic PowerLogic Amp460
Rear Fill:Stock 6x8's
Subs: 2 10" JL Audio W3's
Sub Amp: JBL bp600.1
Wiring: KnuKonceptz
Posted By: cheagreen
Date Posted: March 07, 2004 at 10:25 AM
Its all personal choice bro. Adding a sub to a single sub will give you a 3db gain in SPL. More cone area=more SPL. Which subs you purchase is also very important.
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Head Unit:Pioneer-Deh-1600
Fronts:Kicker 6x8 S57's
Front Amp:Coustic PowerLogic Amp460
Rear Fill:Stock 6x8's
Subs: 2 10" JL Audio W3's
Sub Amp: JBL bp600.1
Wiring: KnuKonceptz
Posted By: cheagreen
Date Posted: March 07, 2004 at 10:26 AM
sorry bout the typo lol.
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Head Unit:Pioneer-Deh-1600
Fronts:Kicker 6x8 S57's
Front Amp:Coustic PowerLogic Amp460
Rear Fill:Stock 6x8's
Subs: 2 10" JL Audio W3's
Sub Amp: JBL bp600.1
Wiring: KnuKonceptz
Posted By: curt234
Date Posted: March 07, 2004 at 10:34 AM
I don't want to get the most expensive sub but I don't want to get the cheapest. What's a good 12 sub thats around 800 watts?
Posted By: DYohn
Date Posted: March 07, 2004 at 10:35 AM
It also depends what you mean by "better sounding." In my experience, the best SQ is generally from a single 10" or 12" driver in a sealed enclosure run at 8-ohms and driven by a 100 watt McIntosh class A amp... but if better sounding to you means teeth-rattling SPL that can sterilize roaches at 50 yards, then go for the largest number of big drivers you can fit into your vehicle and a Godzilla-tron amp.
Posted By: MAXST
Date Posted: March 07, 2004 at 10:42 AM
Depends on how much room, quality of sound, and how much power you can afford to send them- amp and car electrical. ------------- I need quality equipment, feel free to donate.
Posted By: curt234
Date Posted: March 07, 2004 at 10:44 AM
I don't like the vibrating bass I just like the big thump kind. On a good amp can u turn the vibrating bass down? Duel voice coil better than one?
Posted By: cheagreen
Date Posted: March 07, 2004 at 11:34 AM
Dual Voice is simply more wiring options. Nothing more, nothing less. Tell us specifically what you want. Your budget. Details, Details, Details...
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Head Unit:Pioneer-Deh-1600
Fronts:Kicker 6x8 S57's
Front Amp:Coustic PowerLogic Amp460
Rear Fill:Stock 6x8's
Subs: 2 10" JL Audio W3's
Sub Amp: JBL bp600.1
Wiring: KnuKonceptz
Posted By: customsuburb
Date Posted: March 07, 2004 at 12:39 PM
Try using something like a single Alpine Type R or JL Audio W3v2 12" sub. This would give you some volume but still have some sound quality. If those are too expensive (the Type R is around $199 and the JL is around $180 or so) then you could try Alpine's Type S 12" sub also. Pair any of these with a good amp from someone like Rockford Fosgate's Punch P3001 or Alpines MRD-M300. JL Audio W3v2, Alpine Type S, Alpine Type R, Alpine MRD-M300, Rockford Fosgate P3001
Posted By: macthestereoman
Date Posted: March 08, 2004 at 12:52 AM
honestly the best trio is jlsubs get 3 w0 3 w6 or 3 w3s it doesnt matter put three jls toghter u will be more than pleased
Posted By: thapimpfromchi
Date Posted: March 08, 2004 at 1:33 AM
"Godzilla-tron amp" is that a real amp or just a figure of speech?
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1990 Honda Civic HB:
Clarion DXZ545MP H.U.
2- 6.5" Power Acoustik interiors
Diamond Audio 600.1 amp
Diamond Audio 15" M6MKII
Pyramid PB881X 4 CH. Amp
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