veeman

iTrader: (3)

it does, 529 cm^2 sd x 19 mm x max for the X vs. 480 cm^2 x 18.2 mm xmax for the R , so about 132 cc of extra displacement and 1000 rms vs 500 rms though both have been known to handle significantly more for long periods. I don't think there is any doubt which driver is superior overall, but to say the R is not a good sub is not true. I think a lot of folks get caught up in brand bashing and particularly if they see them as selling out to big box stores etc...They become easy targets for enthusiasts to dump on even if they are still making good products. I guess part of the bragging rights of owning an exclusive brand is that you can't find it in every car on the street. You know Fi might make a great sub, but I bet there are very few people that claim they're great that have actually ever heard one...I've yet to hear one.

BLU3Fi5H

iTrader: (-1)

I couldnt agree more. Type R's are still decent subs and sound decent too.
Personally if i could get my hands on a pair of them for real cheap i would probably already have them slammin in the car right now. hehe

thekingdonecome

so really if space permits, the better deal would be two type r's instead of a single type x? same power consumption and stuff, and im sure two type r's (500wrms version) would be cheaper than one type x, correct? i have the type x and its fabuous, i want to get more out of the SQ subs and into SPL, and im seeing if a trade between two 12 type r's would benefit me any from a single type x (currently running)

BLU3Fi5H

iTrader: (-1)

Yeah if that's the case i would go with the type R's.

veeman

iTrader: (3)

there's no comparison in terms of output between 2 type r's and a single x...just by the numbers it's easy to see...type x moves 1005 cc's of air at xmax, 2 type r's 1747 cc's. Assuming both in correct boxes for what you want...the X would lose that battle.