Subs in numbers...
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Subs in numbers...
They way it's always been with me is two subs. I've been looking at the sound splinter RLs to put in a sealed box (not a fan of ports)
Would is the sound difference with 2 subs having 500watts each (RL-p12s)?
Or just one getting fed 1000 watts (RL-p15)?
I've never drove around in any car with just one sub so whats you guys take on that?
Would is the sound difference with 2 subs having 500watts each (RL-p12s)?
Or just one getting fed 1000 watts (RL-p15)?
I've never drove around in any car with just one sub so whats you guys take on that?
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They way it's always been with me is two subs. I've been looking at the sound splinter RLs to put in a sealed box (not a fan of ports)
Would is the sound difference with 2 subs having 500watts each (RL-p12s)?
Or just one getting fed 1000 watts (RL-p15)?
I've never drove around in any car with just one sub so whats you guys take on that?
Would is the sound difference with 2 subs having 500watts each (RL-p12s)?
Or just one getting fed 1000 watts (RL-p15)?
I've never drove around in any car with just one sub so whats you guys take on that?
1. Pair of 12's sealed with 500 watts each, has the advantage in surface area but 1/2 the power per driver.
2. Assuming both subs are the same model, ie. use the same motor, it will take roughly the same amount of power, using the 15" version, also sealed, has a disadvantage in the area of cone advantage but will make better use of the power you have.
I would say they both have very similar potential given your information. Either would work just fine and have similar output given the correct box, power supply, etc...
#7
Can't say what SOUNDS better. That all depends on what you're looking for in your sound. Different drivers have different sounds.
In terms of volume though, thats all about the SPL, which is determined by what volume of air is being physically pushed. Cone area is a cheif determinate. So given 1000 watts RMS, two 12" drivers at 500 each has more surface area than 1 15" driver. 2 12's is (generally speaking) louder (assuming its the same sub).
in most cases 15's have lower fs, so play lower, etc. But as a general rule, 2 12s is louder than 1 15.
If there's any reason you want a 15, go for it...because you wont notice a massive difference.
also - depends on your amp? Can you wire your amp to one sub to produce 1000 watts rms at the proper ohms (or 500 to 2 @ the correct load)???
I vote two 15s :-D
In terms of volume though, thats all about the SPL, which is determined by what volume of air is being physically pushed. Cone area is a cheif determinate. So given 1000 watts RMS, two 12" drivers at 500 each has more surface area than 1 15" driver. 2 12's is (generally speaking) louder (assuming its the same sub).
in most cases 15's have lower fs, so play lower, etc. But as a general rule, 2 12s is louder than 1 15.
If there's any reason you want a 15, go for it...because you wont notice a massive difference.
also - depends on your amp? Can you wire your amp to one sub to produce 1000 watts rms at the proper ohms (or 500 to 2 @ the correct load)???
I vote two 15s :-D
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