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I'm going to be purchasing Sound Splinter RLP's here soon, to upgrade from my current 2 12" Kicker CVR's (03 model) and this time around, I'm looking for 100% more SQ while still getting fairly loud. I heard great things about these subs and how great their SQ is, which got me wanting to check these out. My amp is a JBL GTO1201.1, 787rms @ 4ohms and 1114rms @ 2ohms. If I went with 2 12's, I wouldn't be able to power them properly, but if I got a single 15" I think 1114rms would be perfect. I'm going for a sealed enclosure for either sub (I don't mind ported, I'm just a bigger fan of sealed)

Now, after switching from 2 SPL subs, I'm afraid I'd be disappointed in output with a single 15", but then again with my listening tastes, it might be perfect. Which setup would be best?

If I go with 2 12's, then I would need another JBL GTO1201 or a bigger amp that does at least 1600-2000rms. Which would cause more batteries and such. (Just seems like a hassel if I went with 2 12"s)

I don't know what to do. Any opinions?

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Also, if you guys choose the 12's, what would be a perfect amp for those? I don't have a budget, so recommend me anything that isn't TOO expensive. ($1000+ amp)

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Why not get a pair of RL-p Dual 2 ohm 12's. That would give you a final load on the amp of 2 ohms mono. The RL-ps do not need 1200 watts, not sure why people feel that they do. Mine held it, but did not need it. Did fine on 450 and 800 approx.

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That was my original plan, to get 2 dual 2ohm 12's so I can wire them @ 2ohms to get ~1114rms from my current amp. When I e-mailed Mike @ Sound splinter to get some more info on them, he said they'll move with ~500rms, but give them 1000rms and they'll really shine.

I'm not going to be competing with these, just for daily driver. Something that'll sound better than my CVR's. If I lose some output, that's fine. The SQ will make up for it. (Comparing them to my CVR's that is)

But then again I love single sub setups. I think 1 15" RLP getting 1114rms would be a great sounding setup. It probably won't be as loud as 2 12 RLP's, but not looking for loudness here.

Think 1 15" RLP would be a nice SQ setup for daily driver?

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If you install it well it sure can. :D

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i loved my 12" rl-p on 750wrms...in a sealed box. i think one can definitely go with the two 12s and 1100wrms. that would be quite a setup.

but a 15" rl-p can be a nasty beast as well. with 1100wrms, it'll knock and knock hard, in the right enclosure.

i don't know if i could seriously make this decision, lol.

wheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee :slayer:

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Yeah I'm stuck on that decision. 1 15" vs 2 12's

I'm also looking at a TC Sounds 3000 15".

I know TC makes Sound Splinter, but how much difference would a single 15" TC3000 with 1114rms in custom seavled vs 1 15" RLP with 1114rms in custom sealed?

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Yeah I'm stuck on that decision. 1 15" vs 2 12's

I'm also looking at a TC Sounds 3000 15".

I know TC makes Sound Splinter, but how much difference would a single 15" TC3000 with 1114rms in custom seavled vs 1 15" RLP with 1114rms in custom sealed?

The 3000 is a great subwoofer no doubt. But it really likes to have the power poured on. I'm giving one tc-3hp 10 1500watts rms. And it could use a good bit more.

With your 1100 watts. A Rl-p 15 will sound great and get pretty loud at the same time. I'd recommend the rl-p 15 with the power you have.

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