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Subwoofer question 1:15inch or 2:12inch

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ianz2
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should i get 1 15 inch sub r 2 12 inch subs i am not sure

i need to save money any suggestions would be great
Nov 30 2009 11:38PM
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Phantom
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2x12 inch, get something with plenty of power.
Nov 30 2009 11:49PM
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blong131
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2x12. dont fall for silly peak wattage hype either.
Nov 30 2009 11:52PM
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PaleCelery
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Personally, I'd get a 15 and 2 10's that way you have the boom, but you still get some crisp bump too
Nov 30 2009 11:52PM
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user098123
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a 15 and 2 10's seems ridiculous.  I can shake the glass in my Subaru with 1 high quality 10" sub (Alpine Type-R with a amp pushing 550 watts RMS)

Whatever you do, get an amp that can push the adequate RMS or you are losing potential and sound quality.
Nov 30 2009 11:54PM
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Candy
Posts: 1051 - Karma: 176
2 twelves. and look at the high RMA on amps, not the max numbers like said ^^.
Nov 30 2009 11:54PM
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MCIRONCOCK
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Get one 10 or 12, that will be plenty. You wouldn't ever use two 12's to their full power, unless you're one of those douches who blasts rap at the loudest volume they can when they drive through their suburban neighborhood.
Nov 30 2009 11:56PM
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robtheslobonacob
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if you've got the room, 2 12" = more surface area, more surface area = bigger bump
Nov 30 2009 11:56PM
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ianz2
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what about 1x15 and alpine type s door speakers?

would that provide sufficient boom and quality?
Nov 30 2009 11:58PM
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Phantom
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yeah, that always pisses me off so much, for me its mostly dubstep and shit like that and its only ever on the freeway or away from peoples houses at night.
Dec 1 2009 12:00AM
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PaleCelery
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replacing the speakers is a MUCH better, and cheaper way to imrove your cars sound quality. ITs fucking stupid IMO to get a sub and have stock speakers.
Dec 1 2009 12:00AM
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ianz2
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BTW the i just got a 97 subaru outback legacy

so i have room and i do not need the back for anything so i have room looking to spend under 300
Dec 1 2009 12:01AM
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blong131
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its a proven fact that mixing woofer sizes = bad
Dec 1 2009 12:09AM
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user098123
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Dude, I spent almost $300 on my Amp for ONE 10" sub.  There is NO WAY you can get a setup that is 1 15" or 2 12" and an Amp and Wiring for under $300 and not be absolute shit.
Dec 1 2009 12:15AM
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Moisty_Goat
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I was going to say the same thing but I realized he is only talking about getting subs
But if you are talking about getting an entire system for under 300 not going to happen
I also have a 10 inch type r and it still cost about 500-600 dollars when you include amp,sub,head unit,wiring,install etc..
Dec 1 2009 12:19AM
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ianz2
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yeah thats what i am starting to consider so i might just go with some nice door speakers and a stereofirst

is stereo the right term i never know i say stereo, deck, or head unit
Dec 1 2009 12:20AM
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blong131
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get a quality head unit and replace your door speakers before you look at subs
Dec 1 2009 12:21AM
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Candy
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That's what I did. I have a quality Sony Xplode deck (ipod hookups, bluetooth, the works) and Alpine type R speakers. It sounds way good. And surprisingly the speakers can really bump. I can get my rear view mirror to shake pretty good if I turn it up.

Stock speakers + subs = No good
Dec 1 2009 1:03AM
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user098123
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You should pick up a 4-channel amp, it will change your world.
Dec 1 2009 1:03AM
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Candy
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better sound? bigger sound? cleaner sound?

how so? I was really considering this.
Dec 1 2009 1:09AM
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ianz2
Posts: 412 - Karma: 50
yeah i am thinking this head unit http://onlinecarstereo.com/CarAudio/p_20554_Pioneer_DEH-1100MP.aspx

and these door speakers http://onlinecarstereo.com/CarAudio/p_18863_Alpine_SPS-600.aspx
Dec 1 2009 1:10AM
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Candy
Posts: 1051 - Karma: 176
dude check out:

www.sonicelectronix.com

I've bought tons of stuff there, and the pricematch anything. And I highly recommend the alpines, they sound goooood.
Dec 1 2009 1:15AM
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Mooose...
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One of my friends has one 15" type R and it hits sooo much harder than my two 12" subs... prob because its a better brand though. Also, I would recommend a monoblock amp.
Dec 1 2009 1:33AM
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[Dawn
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My 15 inch Polk knocks shit off my desk.
Dec 1 2009 1:39AM
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[~_~]
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2x12 pushes more air than a 1x15, so if you like having your bass at douche bag levels, I suggest 2x12.
Dec 1 2009 1:44AM
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MADDECENT
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I'm going to have to upgrade my car's system soon, my speakers are blown and sound like shit.

I have a few questions though.

How durable are those door speakers? I don't listen to absurdly loud, bass heavy music, but I want to be able to if i feel the urge.

Is a new head unit necessary? I don't really see what the difference would be, and I'd love to save the money if possible.

If I was buying those door speakers, what other things would I have to buy?

+K for good answers, of course.
May 12 2011 11:36PM
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MADDECENT
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Didn't really notice how old this thread is. Let it die, I'm making a new thread.
May 12 2011 11:37PM
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los.pinguinos
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dont be a pussy get 15, 15 inch
May 12 2011 11:50PM
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PeeDuBzz
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2x 12's will sound so much better.....
May 13 2011 12:39AM
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garrett.
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I have one 12inch jl w3 with 500 watts goin to it in my jetta and shit sounds nice, its loud enough to shake everything but its balanced with my speakers so it sounds fuckin prime.
May 13 2011 12:42AM
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