Tim Lam Posted August 2, 2012 Report Share Posted August 2, 2012 hey guys, so i've been planning my next build after i get all my resources, and i was thinking what would be the difference between(for example a DC Level5) getting a normal paper cone vs a carbon fiber? are there any advantages of a carbon fiber over a paper? my friend just got a Type X and it also has a CF cone, vs a paper on the Type R. is it more durable? a different sounding bass? stiffer sub? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corona_jeff Posted August 3, 2012 Report Share Posted August 3, 2012 Stronger,wont tear,sexy......lmk if u need prices Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mttornquist Posted August 3, 2012 Report Share Posted August 3, 2012 They look sick! Get one for sure! My Build Log: http://www.stevemead...lmost-complete/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin M Posted August 3, 2012 Report Share Posted August 3, 2012 I like a paper or carbon fiber cone. They have a great sound to them. Carbon would most likely be much stronger than any pressed paper, pulp. etc.I don't want to start a shitstorm but the materials do sound different. They reproduce the same freq to be sure but they all have a unique sound. 2005 Ford Focus zx4 AMT's and Planars 18" Infinite baffle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Lam Posted August 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2012 I like a paper or carbon fiber cone. They have a great sound to them. Carbon would most likely be much stronger than any pressed paper, pulp. etc.I don't want to start a shitstorm but the materials do sound different. They reproduce the same freq to be sure but they all have a unique sound. and what difference of sound do they make? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin M Posted August 3, 2012 Report Share Posted August 3, 2012 I like a paper or carbon fiber cone. They have a great sound to them. Carbon would most likely be much stronger than any pressed paper, pulp. etc.I don't want to start a shitstorm but the materials do sound different. They reproduce the same freq to be sure but they all have a unique sound. and what difference of sound do they make? It is hard to put into words. I think metal and poly cones sound more synthetic. While paper and carbon have a more natural sound. It's not to say that they all don't have their place. I know some people only use paper when they listen to acoustic music. Aluminum is a great material but is better for midbass.This is all personal preference of course but I believe I can hear the difference and prefer paper but that is just me. Maybe someone else can help me define it a little better. 2005 Ford Focus zx4 AMT's and Planars 18" Infinite baffle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ18 Posted August 3, 2012 Report Share Posted August 3, 2012 The cf cone is purely sex appeal for 99% of sub owners. It is obviously much stronger than the paper cones, but unless you are an extreme competitor and feeding 10k+ to one sub or have severe loading issues that cause you to destroy cones, then the cf cones serve no purpose other than looking sweet. Needless to say I custom ordered 4 for myself Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALPINE408 Posted August 3, 2012 Report Share Posted August 3, 2012 What cj said CF cone does not show its advantages untill you pass mid 160 dbs Have you ever had your woofers blown? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thorshammer Posted August 3, 2012 Report Share Posted August 3, 2012 I know I was a lil hesitant at first when i built my cf lvl 5 m2's. In the past all I had heard for cf cones was on dd subs. They had a distint hollow sound to them. Much to my surprise the cf cones did not sound hollow nor could I tell a distinct difference between the paper or cf. As stated above for most folks it will be purely cosmetic. For guys like me its a life saver lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_garynator Posted October 26, 2012 Report Share Posted October 26, 2012 not to bring up a dead thread, but what is the weight difference between the CF cones vs the standard Paper cones? how about the upgraded ar cones? I'm guessing it must be negligible since everyone is saying that it makes no difference (except for strength when you get to extreme spl levels). Just curious. Current Build: Project Flexington: 157.6db @ 37hz Parallel 6th order walk through, DC Neo Elite 18s, 4 DC 5.0ks, JY Lithium, 12 banks of XS Caps Old Builds:150db and HAIRTRICKs from 2x 12" Power Acoustik Mofos (6th order blow through) ;<p>Roadmaster Wagon Build - DC LVL 6 M3, Kicker Warhorse ; Godzilla swapped 240sx ; 6th Order Bandpass Alpine Type R 12 ; Fully loaded DC Level 5 18" 240sx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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