best subwoofer(s) for rock music question?
11-09-2008, 03:48 PM
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He likes rock music the FI 15" or just about any fifteen will not be the best choice for his music. If your on a budget 2 ten's (price and space especially in a sealed box) is probably your best choice. 12's are ok but they tend to be better for lower bass that's more related to rap and hip hop.
11-09-2008, 03:58 PM
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depends on the 10's and the power running them. If your using a sealed box your going to have to sacrifice output, generally around 3 db which equals one less sub or 2 subs on half the power. You usually can make a ported box sound tighter but they tend to get very large which defeats the purpose of the smaller sealed box(saving space)I've measure 2 mtx tc510's in a mtx ported thunder box in my car @ 140db on test tones(300rms each)so yes 10's can get very loud
11-09-2008, 04:05 PM
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depends on the 10's and the power running them. If your using a sealed box your going to have to sacrifice output, generally around 3 db which equals one less sub or 2 subs on half the power. You usually can make a ported box sound tighter but they tend to get very large which defeats the purpose of the smaller sealed box(saving space)I've measure 2 mtx tc510's in a mtx ported thunder box in my car @ 140db on test tones(300rms each)so yes 10's can get very loud
but now with my sundown SAZ-1500D is comming soon I'll have a lot more power to play with.
11-09-2008, 06:29 PM
#24
Money on a used sub is a total crapshoot, especially for what is generally the most abused part of a stereo. Used subs are scary. Music does not care what sub it is played through. Good sound is more a function of the box. This fellow still wants it loud and is expecting good sound. The dual 12" DD2512 is a great option or even a single DD3512 would be ideal. It is worth saving up a little extra cake and go into a known good performing sub and then build up a couple of boxes to see how different they can sound.
