Hi Guys,

I currently have two 12" Pioneer TS-W206C subs in a sealed box. (150 RMS to each at 4 ohms) My amp is a Coustic 1200S capable of 150 x 2 @ 4 ohms, 300 x 2 @ 2 ohms, or 600 x 1 @ 4 ohms.

The problem here is the pioneer 12's which I currently have can handle 400 rms, but I can only send them 150 each. Having said that I can get two Coustic CF1244 DVC subs capable of 400 rms each. So since they're 4 ohm DVC I can run them bridged for the 600 watts @ 4 ohms.

What do you think, should I go for the Coustic or stay Pioneer? I need to know before Friday

Thanks Guys!

 

by getting the new subs you will increase your RMS power by 50%, that will net you abotu 1.5db gain over the setup you have now iirc (doubling the power is like a 3db gain...)

 

Wow, that really doesn't sound like a lot. Do you think it's worth the hassle of buying new subs/box and selling the old ones?

 

Keep the subs, save that money that you were going to spend on new subs, add some more to it in a month or so and buy a bigger sub amp. Then use the amp you have now to run the front speakers when you add the bigger sub amp.

 

So generally it's better to buy a bigger amp than spend on the different subs?

Just FYI, I can get the two CF1244 12" subs with a custom box for $160CND, and I am sure I can sell my new Pioneer TS-W306C 12"s with box for more !?

 

Are the other subs new or used? If used, you might be inheriting someone elses garbage and just have to replace them in a months time. If new, try them on your existing amp first and see what the results are.

 

They're used, and I can try them before purchasing, but I guess I figured by running 600 watts instead of 300 watts, that I would be getting a huge leap. While my subs are fairly loud, I still want more and thought this would make the difference.

 

i would go with more power

 

via an amp? or you mean the subs?

 

Thanks for the responses guys...

So the concensus is to not buy these subs (@ $160) it's not worth it? Instead buy a new amp that can deal out 400RMS to each of my current subs?

I need more bass