Posted April 12, 201015 yr This is for a friend of mine, he doesn't care about SQ that much, he just wants an ok sound that is extremely loud, so i'm basically looking for a cheap 12" spl subwoofer. He would like to keep it under $150 per sub. He wants it really loud, i'm talking 140db loud if possible, th cheapest sub that you guys think can hit that, he wants two 12" subs.
April 12, 201015 yr Well, cheap can be defined differently by everyone.. and dbs are install dependentSome cheap 12s are:BTL12 - Price: $ 364.00 BL12 - Price: $ 274.00Didn't notice the price OP. Also, it would help us to know what subs he listened too and wanted louder in comparison. Good luckP.S. If he's not competing 2 12inch Alpine Type R's sounded amazing for 250 a pair new (ebay) Edited April 12, 201015 yr by BanginGMC
April 12, 201015 yr The sundwon SA 12's are 190 each in the SSA store.But 2 type r 12's should have no problem hitting over 140db.(in the right box)
April 12, 201015 yr My suggestion would be type r's. Maybe throw 600 watts at each of them but be careful with the gain.
April 12, 201015 yr I hate the fact I never had my Type R's metered!! BUTIf he does get the Alpine Type R's, give them 2-2.5 cbft for each driver.
April 12, 201015 yr get 2 kicker l7s u can find them on ebay for around 100-150 each. get about 800watts to each sub or more and u should be good with the right box
April 12, 201015 yr get 2 kicker l7s u can find them on ebay for around 100-150 each. get about 800watts to each sub or more and u should be good with the right boxAlpine > Kicker
April 12, 201015 yr get 2 kicker l7s u can find them on ebay for around 100-150 each. get about 800watts to each sub or more and u should be good with the right boxKicker > Alpinefixed
April 12, 201015 yr I use one Db Drive platinum 12" in my wife's car. It does over 140db sealed at the dash. Only $145 on Ebay I think.
April 12, 201015 yr The older Crunch ground pounders. They used to be around $110 shipped. I know two ground pounder 15's hit a 155 in an spl setup, with each sub getting over 3k a burp, If I recall correctly. If that isn't what you want then overpower the mess out of some L7 kickers. Edited April 12, 201015 yr by mr.sagat
April 12, 201015 yr get 2 kicker l7s u can find them on ebay for around 100-150 each. get about 800watts to each sub or more and u should be good with the right boxKicker > AlpinefixedAlpine > Kicker NOTE: From personal experience Edited April 12, 201015 yr by BanginGMC
April 12, 201015 yr get 2 kicker l7s u can find them on ebay for around 100-150 each. get about 800watts to each sub or more and u should be good with the right boxKicker > AlpinefixedAlpine > Kicker NOTE: From personal experience Judging by specs alone, type R's will not get as loud as L7's The L7's have more cone area, are more sensitive and handle more watts. The type r's do have more xmax, but that isn't the deciding factor. On another note, I'd like to say that I've ran L7 15's before and didn't think too highly of them, but I think mostly my install was the mistake, not the sub choice.
April 12, 201015 yr get 2 kicker l7s u can find them on ebay for around 100-150 each. get about 800watts to each sub or more and u should be good with the right boxKicker > AlpinefixedAlpine > Kicker NOTE: From personal experience Judging by specs alone, type R's will not get as loud as L7's The L7's have more cone area, are more sensitive and handle more watts. The type r's do have more xmax, but that isn't the deciding factor. On another note, I'd like to say that I've ran L7 15's before and didn't think too highly of them, but I think mostly my install was the mistake, not the sub choice.Trying to figure Alpine vs Kicker?Every thread i go to seems to turn out like this one.To me.. Kicker seems to produce ghetto dirty bass and response to music, dont get me wrong.. it does get loud but... Alpine seems to have cleaner bass and response to music and get loud doing so.I am aware of the shitty terminology Edited April 12, 201015 yr by BanginGMC
April 12, 201015 yr l7>type rtype x>l7if i just wanted to get loud, i'd get the l7 over the type r anyday...
April 13, 201015 yr l7>type rtype x>l7if i just wanted to get loud, i'd get the l7 over the type r anyday...I have owned a type R and heard an L7. Both were in box to specs. The type r had good SQ and was still able to get loud. The L7 got louder but just did not sound as good. In my OP if you want output L7 is your choice. If you want to get good SQ and get decently loud go towards the type R.
April 13, 201015 yr Author well this guy just wants output, i like my sq, but he doesn't car, just as long as its loud, and doesnt sound like its a sub from the 80's
April 13, 201015 yr well this guy just wants output, i like my sq, but he doesn't car, just as long as its loud, and doesnt sound like its a sub from the 80'sThen the dirty L7 is his choise.. EDIT: Show him this video -- Shook the shit out of everything.. i usually play volume at 24-26. Edited April 13, 201015 yr by BanginGMC
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