WillPwn4Food Posted April 6, 2011 Report Share Posted April 6, 2011 So coming this spring, I'm going to be doing some upgrades to my car. I know for sure I want to run DC subs on somewhere in the 3k+rms area. I thought I was set on (2) DC XL 10's sealed off from the trunk, but then thought of a 15" Level 5... Both would be on an AQ 3500D.1. The 15" would not be sealed. I'm not sure of the exact price on the level 5, but I can assume it's about the same price as two XL 10's? Right now, I have an enclosure for a 15". I think it's about 3.5cu ft tuned to 39hz. Would it be a smarter idea to go with (2) XL 10's over the (1) level 5? Quote Wall build: http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/174827-walled-taurus-with-lambo-doors/#entry2571893 real men dont use fuses Neither do moronsSays the guy with lambo doors on his Ford Taurus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BlueberrySPL Posted April 6, 2011 Report Share Posted April 6, 2011 I would go with the 2 tens. More cone area. Plus to really get the level 5 moving you would want a bigger amp and turn the gain down to prevent cliping Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwright27 Posted April 6, 2011 Report Share Posted April 6, 2011 ill PM you pricing. but I like the XL 10s on the 3500, but wither would work really. IMO i like sealed off from trunk though. Quote 2006 F-150 4 DC XL M2 18's Walled Daily Driver XS Power 4 DC 3.5kw Team DC Team S.P.L. Lot of Audio Technix and 1/0 DC Audio Dealer American Bass Dealer XS Power Dealer Audio Technix Dealer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwright27 Posted April 6, 2011 Report Share Posted April 6, 2011 I would go with the 2 tens. More cone area. Plus to really get the level 5 moving you would want a bigger amp and turn the gain down to prevent cliping 2 10s is actually less cone area by 20 or so square inches. Quote 2006 F-150 4 DC XL M2 18's Walled Daily Driver XS Power 4 DC 3.5kw Team DC Team S.P.L. Lot of Audio Technix and 1/0 DC Audio Dealer American Bass Dealer XS Power Dealer Audio Technix Dealer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BlueberrySPL Posted April 6, 2011 Report Share Posted April 6, 2011 I would go with the 2 tens. More cone area. Plus to really get the level 5 moving you would want a bigger amp and turn the gain down to prevent cliping why is it more cone area? I dont understand2 10s is actually less cone area by 20 or so square inches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwright27 Posted April 6, 2011 Report Share Posted April 6, 2011 I would go with the 2 tens. More cone area. Plus to really get the level 5 moving you would want a bigger amp and turn the gain down to prevent cliping why is it more cone area? I dont understand2 10s is actually less cone area by 20 or so square inches. area of a cone is raduis squared time pi. to 10/2 then squared and multiplied by pi. so you have 10/2 = 5. 5x5=25 and 25x3.14 = 75.XX. you then multiply your final number by 2 because you have 2 10s. so 150.xx square inches of cone where as 1 15 has 15/2 =7.5. 7.5x7.5=56.25 56.25*3.14= 175.xx iirc, 175 is more then 150. Quote 2006 F-150 4 DC XL M2 18's Walled Daily Driver XS Power 4 DC 3.5kw Team DC Team S.P.L. Lot of Audio Technix and 1/0 DC Audio Dealer American Bass Dealer XS Power Dealer Audio Technix Dealer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lost Legacy Posted April 6, 2011 Report Share Posted April 6, 2011 ^he can do his maths alright Quote Honda Accord SirT + Mad sounds = Awesomeness VTEC go BRAAAAAPPPP http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/141261-99-accord-sirt-sq-build/ Alright well i never done the big 3 so i see in my vision my truck on fire... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 6, 2011 Report Share Posted April 6, 2011 http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/6819-cone-area-of-a-subwoofer/ thread for proof. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WillPwn4Food Posted April 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 6, 2011 Thanks dwright. I think I'm going to go with the 10's when the time is right. I remember seeing Thorshammer's 2 level 5's, and I loved the idea of looking back, and seeing two 10's pounding. Of course, that's provided that they're not Frankenwoofers I'm looking back at Quote Wall build: http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/174827-walled-taurus-with-lambo-doors/#entry2571893 real men dont use fuses Neither do moronsSays the guy with lambo doors on his Ford Taurus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwright27 Posted April 6, 2011 Report Share Posted April 6, 2011 Thanks dwright. I think I'm going to go with the 10's when the time is right. I remember seeing Thorshammer's 2 level 5's, and I loved the idea of looking back, and seeing two 10's pounding. Of course, that's provided that they're not Frankenwoofers I'm looking back at lol rob actually gained a DB by using the gorilla tape lol. Quote 2006 F-150 4 DC XL M2 18's Walled Daily Driver XS Power 4 DC 3.5kw Team DC Team S.P.L. Lot of Audio Technix and 1/0 DC Audio Dealer American Bass Dealer XS Power Dealer Audio Technix Dealer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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