August 4, 201114 yr I was told by the guys at fi that for music the n2 would be betteryou said spl...for music your gonna need more than 5.5 (for an 18) generally speaking. go with some 12" n2's or two 12" xcons if you want it to sound decent Edited August 4, 201114 yr by Wood.
August 4, 201114 yr Author I was told by the guys at fi that for music the n2 would be betteryou said spl...for music your gonna need more than 5.5 (for an 18) generally speaking. go with some 12" n2's or two 12" xcons if you want it to sound decentOk thanks that seems to be the best route. Thanks
August 4, 201114 yr yep i just dont think 5.5 would cut it for an 18, yes it will play but not to its potential, 2 12" btls will murder and sound so damn good
August 5, 201114 yr If I had $900 I'd get an SMD 18".Yes, and they can be had for less than that I believe.And they are designed to be used in small ported boxes.But, those things love some power.I'd go with 2 12" Xcon's, or BL's, or either a 18" SMD. But honestly, 2 12s seems more practical to me.
August 5, 201114 yr Author Well meade himself said the 18" SMD will work at its potential in 5.5 cubes. The recc. Volume is 4-7 cubes Edited August 5, 201114 yr by focalrock4life
August 5, 201114 yr yes but then theres also sub and port displacement, and those smd's are going to take up alot of space inside that enclosure. 2 12" zcons would be so amazing, or even 2 15" nightshades, i heard the NS works good in smaller enclosures
August 6, 201114 yr Author 5.5 net is 5.5 net; vent displacement does not come into playExactly. That is what I have after everything is taken into account.
August 6, 201114 yr 5.5 net is 5.5 net; vent displacement does not come into playExactly. That is what I have after everything is taken into account.i'd still do the 2 twelves. youll be happier i think. be able to handle more power in the long run (subs depending, but all things being equal) youll have CLOSE to the same amount of cone area either way.its all in what your looking for though. if you wanna do an 18, by all means do that. but if your asking for opinions, thats mine. 2x12
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