cloucks87 Posted March 26, 2019 Report Share Posted March 26, 2019 Hey everyone, currently in the market for some new subs for daily use. Looking at either one level 5 15 on a 3.5k, or 2 xl elite 12’s on a 2k each. what would be better in your opinion, and why? thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiBo Posted March 27, 2019 Report Share Posted March 27, 2019 2-12's. More cone area with roughly the same sz enclosure and 2 amps to split the impedance rise. The two elite 12's handle more power also and would be more musical imo. 15 has a 3.5" coil so the 12's would be more efficient as well. 4400rms with more cone area as apposed to 3500rms with less cone area. 4k vs 3.5+k also. No brainier imo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloucks87 Posted March 27, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2019 42 minutes ago, DiBo said: 2-12's. More cone area with roughly the same sz enclosure and 2 amps to split the impedance rise. The two elite 12's handle more power also and would be more musical imo. 15 has a 3.5" coil so the 12's would be more efficient as well. 4400rms with more cone area as apposed to 3500rms with less cone area. 4k vs 3.5+k also. No brainier imo yes. would be a little more power with 2x 12’s. but the 15’s get that low low bass. i love the low frequency rumble. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonsyph Posted March 27, 2019 Report Share Posted March 27, 2019 18 minutes ago, cloucks87 said: yes. would be a little more power with 2x 12’s. but the 15’s get that low low bass. i love the low frequency rumble. have you already made up your mind then? If you love the lows then id suggests a Sundown NSV4. Quote ♦ Sundown NSV4 18" + Sundown SALT-4 Baby ♦ MechMan Elite 370a + XS3100 - XP3000 ♦ SHCA 1/0 OFC(blue) + SMD Fuse Holders(blue) ♦ Pioneer AVH-2440NEX + SHCA Pro RCA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiBo Posted March 27, 2019 Report Share Posted March 27, 2019 25 minutes ago, cloucks87 said: yes. would be a little more power with 2x 12’s. but the 15’s get that low low bass. i love the low frequency rumble. 12's play lows. I have 4 in a Navi and they get just as low as my zv5 15 does. Go with Sundown tho for the low lows. Haha. EMF had a good you tube video about subs with the mega-roll surrounds and how they actually displace more air due to the significantly taller cone. Make no mistake about it, 12s will play the Lows if you tuned correctly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joshdashef Posted March 27, 2019 Report Share Posted March 27, 2019 Sundowns good. Use to wonder what the hype was but then I got a pair of their subs.... gotta say I’m on the sundown train now (atleast subs) can’t say anything about their amps Quote SMD Tool Map (2022): https://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/220267-smd-tool-map-2022/ My Port Size Calculator (in progress): https://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/217087-port-size-calculator-in-progress/ Common Port Walls for a Slot Port: https://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/217076-common-port-walls-why-it-matters-to-your-box/?tab=comments#comment-3240313 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CstrokerV Posted March 27, 2019 Report Share Posted March 27, 2019 get the 12 elites.. either way you won't go wrong with either Quote my build http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/142505-small-build-log-4-dc-lvl3-10s-tl-update-link-to-rebuild/ http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/154258-rebuild-6-lvl3-12s-update-small-video-nothing-spectacular/ new build http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/188181-03-trailblazer-slow-build-8-dc-lvl3-12-m1-motor-m2-parts/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToNasty Posted March 27, 2019 Report Share Posted March 27, 2019 2 hours ago, cloucks87 said: yes. would be a little more power with 2x 12’s. but the 15’s get that low low bass. i love the low frequency rumble. What makes you think bigger subs play lower? Quote ***Super Sellers List***http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/25829-super-sellers-buyers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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