dr3tz
May 15 2003, 07:59 PM
I'm planning to buy a jl w6v2 12 inch very soon, and i'm just wondering, whether it would be sufficient to fill in my cabin with sub bass? the sub will be installed into a 98 prelude, with a helix hxa500 powering it (the mono channel rate 250wrms at 2 ohm)
Should i go with 2x10s w6v2 instead? or even 2x12s w6v2? or just stick with my initial plan with 1x12? how about 1x10?
PS: Edited the subject since it's been taking the wrong attention ....
[ May 21, 2003, 18:55: Message edited by: dr3tz ]
Tiger
May 15 2003, 08:13 PM
A single 12" (decent one) is plenty for a small car like that. Otherwise, I would go the 2 x 10s and this will not only give you decent bass, spl would be a little higher too.. I personally think 10's are the ideal size.
Maz
May 15 2003, 08:39 PM
Yes the 10inch would give a slightly increased SPL, but the cost over the single 12inch would not make it worth it.
It would be cheaper and far better to get the single 12inch and buy a better amp to power just the sub.
Its also better to power a single sub properly rather than underpower two subs. This reduces the chance of clipping and frying yoru subs aswell
dr3tz
May 15 2003, 09:16 PM
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It would be cheaper and far better to get the single 12inch and buy a better amp to power just the sub.
So do you think 250 wrms off my mono channel would be insufficient for a jl w6v2? I'm not really concern about SPL performance, so as long as i can get good spectral balance i'll be happy ... thanks for your opinion
Tiger
May 15 2003, 09:16 PM
Yeah... you got a point there dude! I agree with you on that one. But stupid me decided to overpower 3 10's and blow my head to smitherines!!! hehehehe
dr3tz
May 15 2003, 11:05 PM
BTW, would i be better off using a ported box or sealed? any suggestions??
vti-2
May 15 2003, 11:14 PM
Go a single 12" sealed. Prelude cabin's are good for SQ and 'bass retention' so a single 12" will sound awesome.
Sonic Nirvana
May 15 2003, 11:31 PM
Go sealed, there are better subs to port IMO.
Jetstream
May 15 2003, 11:32 PM
I'm putting a 12" Eclipse sub into my gf's car running off a Eclipse amp, you should have plenty of bass, she just wants it as a nice kick.
dr3tz
May 16 2003, 12:31 AM
Thanks for your helps ... i'm thinking of making a sealed box with a 12inch sub ... btw, should i face the sub forward or facing the rear ... or maybe facing up (using a false floor kind of install)? Once again, thanks ..
dasherhalo
May 16 2003, 03:36 PM
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Topic: Is 12 inch enough?
I gotta stop looking at the porn pages, then coming here.....
BTPAudio
May 16 2003, 04:53 PM
Personally i believe the bigger the better.
You should buy a single clarion 32inch sub. Should be plenty of air moving, make sure you have enough room. Good Luck.
Isaac
May 16 2003, 05:35 PM
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Originally posted by dasherhalo:
quote:
Topic: Is 12 inch enough?
It's not the size that matters.... It's how you use it
Dr DJ Choss
May 19 2003, 11:14 PM
it never ends, I started with two tens. then four eights then one twelve and two eights, then two tens and two eights. then one fifteen and two eigths and nowadays, two fifteens for sub bass and two eights in front with two sixes in rear for midbass...
That'll do me. But, is it enough? not to take SPL trophys from some dude in cow shorts...
Tiger
May 19 2003, 11:58 PM
DrDJChoss... too many figures, you sound like you were seeking first place in a maths competition in high school! Ease up on the subs alittle!
pwoida
May 22 2003, 02:27 AM
My girlfriend thinks so!
Sathid
May 21 2003, 03:12 PM
she told u that? gees, that must have pissed u off, seeing as tho in your sig it says u have only 10"
lol
dr3tz
May 21 2003, 08:51 PM
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dr3tz
May 21 2003, 09:00 PM
I've decided to use a 12 inch sub instead of the 2 x 10s. Now how should i position these subs? should i face the sub forward or facing backward. Or maybe facing up (using a false floor kind of install)? Once again, thanks ..
EDZ
May 22 2003, 09:53 PM
Borrow box from friend(s) for temporary enclosure, place it in the boot , which way you like the sounds (facing backward is more familiar ).
Now, after you find a better place its time to built nice box, fibreglass perhaps?
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