subs?

[anandsingh]

While Im here might as well post another qeuestion.

Again BG Astina 90

Single sub or Two Subs whats the best? Especially with the size compromise?

cheers

[PhatAstina]

hey man, i had one 12inch pioneer in my BG wen i had it, and it pumped, plus i still had sum boot space

[Fro-Daddy]

one better quality sub is ALWAYS better than 2 subs of lesser quality...so go one man...thats what im doing, bought it last night kinda :P

[anandsingh]

thanks mate however i have two medium quality ones, ive had the m for ages and they sound quite ok. just debating weather to use one or two
both 400 watts 3.31 ohms.

cheers

[goldsp]

2 subs go nicely , aslong as they are the exact same subs

i have 2x 10" subwoofers

[Matt]

i would think its simply your choise really

i had 2 in mine and they sounded very nice

[Fro-Daddy]

is that 400wrms? what amp you using? can the amp handle load the 2 subs will put on it?

for eg - i had to get a dual 2ohm sub or a single 4ohm sub as my amp cannot handle a 2ohm load when bridged...

[womble]

I was told once that 1 x 12inch is better than two 10's, and one 15 is better than two 12's etc. I have a single 12inch Orion (american brand) that i've got to get around to putting in my BG. Had it in My commodore wagon, so got to make a smaller box.

[Fro-Daddy]

I was told once that 1 x 12inch is better than two 10's, and one 15 is better than two 12's etc. I have a single 12inch Orion (american brand) that i've got to get around to putting in my BG. Had it in My commodore wagon, so got to make a smaller box.


its more about quality than quantity from what i have read on CAA...

[Ripper323]

You have to determine a few things before you can go saying what sub/subs combo do I need?
1. What type of music do I listen to mostly.
2. Do I just want loud bass, ie for spl comps
3. Or do I want quality sound.
4. Do I have the space for the required boxes with 2 subs.
What everyone else said has good points but it is a bit more involved than that. If you have two 12's then use both. Running off the same amplifier, and using your 2 subs, 2 12's will sound better and louder than one 12 running off the amp because the subs are not required to work as hard when there is 2 of them. They share the load if you like.
But then 1 really good quality 12 will out perform 2 poor quality 12's.
Then you look at the boxes they are going into as well.......
That's a science in itself.
Bottom line is if you have the space and the subs, use both, as long as your amp can handle the different ohm rating when you put two subs together.
anandsingh if you have any more q's on it pm me and I'll help you out if you like.

[goldsp]

i have replied in a pm . :)

[bourbon]

ok man i got 2 12 inch subs...they go hard but if i ever wantto use the boot i have to take them out...but yes if ya dont wanna use ya boot the 2 is better. ive still gotta install mine properly...ohh i have a BG astina as well cause its a hatchback goes better as well... i think my subs are 800W and my amp is 700W RMS i think...both subs go at full power...

[Exodus323]

I was told once that 1 x 12inch is better than two 10's, and one 15 is better than two 12's etc. I have a single 12inch Orion (american brand) that i've got to get around to putting in my BG. Had it in My commodore wagon, so got to make a smaller box.

This is true but the bigger the sub to slower the sub i have 2 800w fusion duel voice coil 12s running at 2 ohm and there great.
very quick subs as well

[andrewgrazier]

thers a new 15 inch SONY sub prosound are selling for $109 that im thinkin fo getting
ma cars red n sos the sub :D

[mazdamanik]

get the new MTX Jackhammer:D

[CHiMPY]

get the new MTX Jackhammer:D
That thing is insane.

If and when I get my own house I am going to dedicate 1 room to a home theatre and use one of those as the sub :D

[Fro-Daddy]

sony = ****

[goldsp]

sony = ****


hahaha yep

[Fro-Daddy]

go for JL, DD, ID, Phoenix Gold, Hertz etc

dont always go for fully sick kenwood n shyte...
oh and get some CHECKERPLAAATE!!

[andrewgrazier]

theres nothing wrong with sony subs
i know thier splits and 6x9s arnt anythin good but they are a cheaper brand
like the 15 sub is $109
not like $600 for a alpine 15

[goldsp]

theres nothing wrong with sony subs
i know thier splits and 6x9s arnt anythin good but they are a cheaper brand
like the 15 sub is $109
not like $600 for a alpine 15


alpine **** on sony

[Fro-Daddy]

just think, how can sony make a sub just as good for 1/5th of the price? in car audio you definately get what you pay for...

[mazdamanik]

i a big fan of JVC....all my stuff is JVC and its great value for money and i think just a clear if not better than most of the higher priced stuff....it ****s all over my mates $2500 pioneer system and mine cost 600 installed

[Fro-Daddy]

i like jvc headunits, but never heard their other stuff really...

bang for buck = jaycar :) my splits n amp are from there

[mazdamanik]

yeah, i got all JVC speakers and they are so clear even without an amp, so im very happy with them and ill stick with JVC for now

[goldsp]

jaycar make awesome $/wrms amps


i personally love my alpine , hooked on it


u pay for what u get