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2x12", or 1x15" - Which is best for MAX SPL?

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Old 08-23-2011, 02:54 PM
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I've had a 15" L7 in a ported box that was great but my pair of 12"s move way more air.
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Old 08-25-2011, 03:05 PM
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I personally think 2 12" will be louder than 1 15 because of cone area. Generally, a 12" sub has a cone area of 113 square inches. So multiply this by 2.
113*2= 226 square inches.

On the other hand, 1 15" is 192 square inches.

So 2 12" have more cone area, thus moving more air

But the box plays a major factor. You could probably make 1 15" louder if you make a proper box
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Old 08-25-2011, 09:16 PM
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Whoa... what 12" sub has 113 square inches of cone area?? Must have some pretty thin basket and surround.
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Old 08-26-2011, 06:38 AM
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Originally Posted by Lessy
Whoa... what 12" sub has 113 square inches of cone area?? Must have some pretty thin basket and surround.
lol


maybe its has the invisible type.

i say 1 -15
but imho too many variables to determine that... you haven't even made a mention as to what vehicle its going into

but i figured as the name says... a dbking should already know this answer
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Old 09-13-2011, 11:55 PM
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build a really good box for 2 12s and then erpgrade subs n power down the road
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Old 09-17-2011, 12:45 PM
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my 2 kicker l5 12" in a custom ported box hit 145ish @ 36hz last time i metered it
amp v900xd rated at 1000rms at 14.4v 2ohm
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