Which sub?

[FireFighter]

Should I go with one Solo baric L5 12'' in a ported box or two pioneer 12's in a sealed box? Both will have 600 watts to them. I am looking for the most spl. Thanks.

[megabass]

<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by FireFighter:
Should I go with one Solo baric L5 12'' in a ported box or two pioneer 12's in a sealed box? Both will have 600 watts to them. I am looking for the most spl. Thanks.<hr></blockquote>

Tough call, but I would advise against any pioneer sub. Someone posted that a single L7 (similar to L5) ported is louder than two of the same subs in a sealed box. If that is true, then I would say the kicker would be louder than those pioneer subs IMO.

I have a guy running a single 12" L7 sealed and he says it pretty darn loud. Here's what it looks like



Drop me a line if you need an enclosure.

Steve
www.subthump.com

[ August 05, 2002: Message edited by: megabass ]</p>

[Reverend_Ezekiel]

I'd bet that the L5 would probably be louder if you had the right box for it. Megabass makes some good stuff. [img]graemlins/thumbsup.gif[/img]

[FireFighter]

OK thanks guys, IS their any difference between the L5's and L7's besides the power they can take? Like L7 = more SPL or what? I will probaly end up doing the L5 in a Ported box of 2 cubes, with 600 watts rms going to it. What do you think?

[megabass]

Yeah, I think power handling is the main difference. The L7 is a little beefier. If you have a chance, I would get the L7 over the L5 though. I've seen 12" L7s for under $200. Let me know if you need a box like that. It's already 2.0 cubes and I can easily port it no problem. It'll hammer for sure.

Steve
www.subthump.com

[FireFighter]

$200 new for an L7? Does port have to be tuned or anything?

[FireFighter]

When the time is right for my system I will have you built my box. I already talked to you a couple of times about it. FireFighter8615@aol.com remember? Yea I love that single L7 setup but, it would be louder ported.

[FireFighter]

Now I am thinking of two 10's I have no Idea what I want.

[megabass]

One 12 ported will be waaaay louder than two 10s sealed.

[96firebird311]

<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by FireFighter:
Now I am thinking of two 10's I have no Idea what I want.<hr></blockquote>

If the 2 10's are going to be sealed then I would say go with one 12 ported. First, one 12 will be cheaper then 2 10's... and second you don't have to power 2 speakers. You could just put all the power on one 12. You will also have much better low end with a 12 ported vs. 2 10's sealed. It's no contest between the two.

[FireFighter]

Well I think I will go with 2 10'' alpine type R's in a ported box with 300 rms watts going to each. How does that sound?

[96firebird311]

<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by FireFighter:
Well I think I will go with 2 10'' alpine type R's in a ported box with 300 rms watts going to each. How does that sound?<hr></blockquote>

Depends. What are you going to tune it to?

[megabass]

<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by FireFighter:
Well I think I will go with 2 10'' alpine type R's in a ported box with 300 rms watts going to each. How does that sound?<hr></blockquote>

Hard to say, but your box size needs to be larger in order to be ported. What kind of watts can you get in bridged mode on that amp?

[FireFighter]

2 10'' Alpine type R's in a 2 cu ft ported box (1 cube per side) with 300 watts each. the amp bridged puts out 600 at 2 ohms.

My other option 2 12'' Alpine type R's is a sealed box with the same amp.

I want the most spl like I said before.

[96firebird311]

<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by FireFighter:
2 10'' Alpine type R's in a 2 cu ft ported box (1 cube per side) with 300 watts each. <hr></blockquote>
I don't think that is enough room to port those subs. Is that 1 cube before woofer and port displacment? I so, then it is definatly not happening. 2 12" sealed in 1 cube each would be much better in that case.