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Old Sep 25, 2008 | 02:04 AM
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10's vs. 12's

What do you guys think would sound better in a underseat sub install, 2 10's or 2 12's? Right now im debating on either jl audio W3s or kicker L5s, or maybe even going big and getting 10" jl audio W6s(since 12's dont fit). I want them to get loud but sound good. What do you guys think? Thanks in advance!!!

Heres the link to the sub box: http://musicmooseaudio.com/ford_f_150e2.html
 
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Old Sep 25, 2008 | 02:07 AM
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12s if you can fit them, no doubt. Their low end extension is better and with more authority.

I dont recommend Kicker subwoofers, and JL is overpriced.
 
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Old Sep 25, 2008 | 03:04 AM
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I hate that question.
-Hey bro, ya my ****s bad ***.
-What ya got?
-2 12's...
 
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Old Sep 25, 2008 | 05:23 AM
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lol, I use 2 12's in my bedroom.... it kinda helps having a 6 cu ft box tho
 
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Old Sep 25, 2008 | 09:45 AM
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well the box limits your selection on the JL's... the 12w3's and 10w6 are both too deep for that box... I do think you would quite satisfied with 2 10w3's.... I've had both the JL w3 10's and 12's and to me, the 12's were too much for what I wanted...

Never had any kicker products, so I cant help you there
 
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Old Sep 25, 2008 | 02:35 PM
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I think what Low e Red was saying is that it's not necessarily the size of your subs that matters but it's very important how you set up your system. If you have 2 12's in a box that's too small (which would be the case under the back seat) getting pushed by an amp that's too small you're not going to have a very good sounding system. I've heard one 10 beat down on a guy that had two 12's. Since it seems that space is important to you, obviously you'll be looking at the shallow mount subs. I'm a Fosgate guy myself, so I'll be putting some P3 4-ohm 10" shallow mount subs in my screw here pretty soon.

Thanks for putting up the link by the way. That's exactly the box I've been looking for that's not ridiculously overpriced. And the sealed box volume is perfect for my subs.

Here's a link that will save you some money.
http://www.techronics.com/index.cfm?...category_ID=50
 
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Old Sep 26, 2008 | 12:11 AM
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Originally Posted by Low_e_Red
I hate that question.
-Hey bro, ya my ****s bad ***.
-What ya got?
-2 12's...
Come on Low i asked a simple question. I just want something thats gonna sound good but get loud at the same time. The 10s i have right now get louder then most systems in my town but i dont like them behind the seat (sounds ugly & it *********d them up) thats why im getting a whole new system, but i like low bass thats why im thinking about 12s.
 
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Old Sep 26, 2008 | 01:33 AM
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Originally Posted by Beto08
What do you guys think would sound better in a underseat sub install, 2 10's or 2 12's? Right now im debating on either jl audio W3s or kicker L5s, or maybe even going big and getting 10" jl audio W6s(since 12's dont fit). I want them to get loud but sound good. What do you guys think? Thanks in advance!!!

Heres the link to the sub box: http://musicmooseaudio.com/ford_f_150e2.html
Are you a supercrew or scab?
 
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Old Sep 26, 2008 | 02:26 PM
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Are you a supercrew or scab?
03 Supercrew
 
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Old Sep 26, 2008 | 05:31 PM
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03 Supercrew
when i had my 01 screw i had a shop build a enclosure that was for 2 12's behind the seat... that was pretty loud, or another option is run 3 tens behind the back seat.
 
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Old Sep 27, 2008 | 09:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Low_e_Red
I hate that question.
-Hey bro, ya my ****s bad ***.
-What ya got?
-2 12's...
Nah, thats just one of the things the kids come in acting like. One of my biggest pet peeves.

Originally Posted by Beto08
Come on Low i asked a simple question. I just want something thats gonna sound good but get loud at the same time. The 10s i have right now get louder then most systems in my town but i dont like them behind the seat (sounds ugly & it *********d them up) thats why im getting a whole new system, but i like low bass thats why im thinking about 12s.
Ive made 8's go deeper then 15's and 15's that had the quick "tight" bass of a 10" before. Everything will depend on the box.

What 10's do you have? What size box? What amp? Xovers? etc.
 
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Old Sep 27, 2008 | 09:53 PM
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low i want you to confirm this, but im pretty sure more airspace gets you a lower bass line?

my dad built mine because i told him i wanted 2 12's to sound tight and hit clean, not all garbly and distorted. he built it with 1.13 cubic feet of backspace and it handles down to like 45hz then after that it starts to get quiet.

would more airspace get down a little lower?

i know guys with huge boxes and they have absolutely no midbass. its all low end.
 
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Old Sep 28, 2008 | 07:20 AM
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Originally Posted by Chris04v6
low i want you to confirm this, but im pretty sure more airspace gets you a lower bass line?

my dad built mine because i told him i wanted 2 12's to sound tight and hit clean, not all garbly and distorted. he built it with 1.13 cubic feet of backspace and it handles down to like 45hz then after that it starts to get quiet.

would more airspace get down a little lower?

i know guys with huge boxes and they have absolutely no midbass. its all low end.
I can almost bet the 12's you used have a high fs..
 
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Old Sep 28, 2008 | 09:19 AM
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Originally Posted by Chris04v6
low i want you to confirm this, but im pretty sure more airspace gets you a lower bass line?

my dad built mine because i told him i wanted 2 12's to sound tight and hit clean, not all garbly and distorted. he built it with 1.13 cubic feet of backspace and it handles down to like 45hz then after that it starts to get quiet.

would more airspace get down a little lower?

i know guys with huge boxes and they have absolutely no midbass. its all low end.
What subs?

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I can almost bet the 12's you used have a high fs..
Wouldnt surprise me.
 
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Old Sep 28, 2008 | 06:36 PM
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the mtx jackhammers. they were lke 80 bucks a sub so i couldnt beat the price.



btw, whats a high fs?
 
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