Thewes Posted May 14, 2008 Report Share Posted May 14, 2008 Saw the pictures in my last thread and they definitely look beastly, but is the dramatically increased price tag worth it? Are you actually paying for alot more performance than the level 4, or just paying for a 80 lb flashy motor? I am really interested in this product and even discussed it with Rusty, but I am just curious how it differs. From what I understand when motors get that big they loose efficiency. I read it was due to the slugs being stacked up repeatedly and something about parabolic magnetic force escaping and the magnetic flux being capped easily with a single slug (which increases efficiency of the motor by alot). Honestly, I am no speaker builder though, so I have no idea. My main question is, for the money and the big huge motor, is the level 5 really a great sub? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
memphis_finest1 Posted May 18, 2008 Report Share Posted May 18, 2008 Saw the pictures in my last thread and they definitely look beastly, but is the dramatically increased price tag worth it? Are you actually paying for alot more performance than the level 4, or just paying for a 80 lb flashy motor? I am really interested in this product and even discussed it with Rusty, but I am just curious how it differs. From what I understand when motors get that big they loose efficiency. I read it was due to the slugs being stacked up repeatedly and something about parabolic magnetic force escaping and the magnetic flux being capped easily with a single slug (which increases efficiency of the motor by alot). Honestly, I am no speaker builder though, so I have no idea. My main question is, for the money and the big huge motor, is the level 5 really a great sub? Sorry but ill be able to answer that question for you in about 2 months =) when Steve builds my box ! Quote ALLAH's the most gracious, he made the universe the most spaciousSeen and heard in all places, but still appear facelessEmbraces all races, all caste and all casesIn every spec of life he's the substance of all traces Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4bass0adiction8 Posted May 18, 2008 Report Share Posted May 18, 2008 Saw the pictures in my last thread and they definitely look beastly, but is the dramatically increased price tag worth it? Are you actually paying for alot more performance than the level 4, or just paying for a 80 lb flashy motor? I am really interested in this product and even discussed it with Rusty, but I am just curious how it differs. From what I understand when motors get that big they loose efficiency. I read it was due to the slugs being stacked up repeatedly and something about parabolic magnetic force escaping and the magnetic flux being capped easily with a single slug (which increases efficiency of the motor by alot). Honestly, I am no speaker builder though, so I have no idea. My main question is, for the money and the big huge motor, is the level 5 really a great sub? I have also been wondering the same thing. When i saw the scores for the testing of the level 4, level 4xl and the level 5, i was a little dissapointed that the level 5 wasnt the loudest, it could have also been because it needs more power but idk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
etaks_crew Posted May 18, 2008 Report Share Posted May 18, 2008 I've been wondering this so much. The price basicly doubles from lvl 4 to 5. And to have the 5 not be the loudest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingsuv Posted May 18, 2008 Report Share Posted May 18, 2008 I think it will greatly depend on the build. Yes you can get one louder then the other. But you have to factor in the durability of the two. Which one can you abuse more then the other? Quote Designing, building, and shipping boxes. Yahoo IM - kingsuv00If the listening level is too loud, please inform the driver, so he can promptly pull over, and let you out. not many cars can get me to pluggin my ears but this one.......damn. I mean the first minute is ok but that thing just really starts digging deeper and deeper in your earhole till you cant stand it no more. Seems like it does it with relative ease....16 12's on 8 amps.........gotta love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
etaks_crew Posted May 18, 2008 Report Share Posted May 18, 2008 True I've heard of like 17krms burps from the five. THATS NUTS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cichlidfort Posted May 18, 2008 Report Share Posted May 18, 2008 I think it will greatly depend on the build. Yes you can get one louder then the other. But you have to factor in the durability of the two. Which one can you abuse more then the other? x2 Quote 2008 Chevy Impala (undercover cop style) Setup in the makings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingsuv Posted May 18, 2008 Report Share Posted May 18, 2008 Look, I could take a LVL 4 18 and see some Nice numbers out of them by maxing them out with the power I have. Or, I can take the LVL 5's and beat the shit out of them all day and they won't break a sweat. Quote Designing, building, and shipping boxes. Yahoo IM - kingsuv00If the listening level is too loud, please inform the driver, so he can promptly pull over, and let you out. not many cars can get me to pluggin my ears but this one.......damn. I mean the first minute is ok but that thing just really starts digging deeper and deeper in your earhole till you cant stand it no more. Seems like it does it with relative ease....16 12's on 8 amps.........gotta love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REVOK1NER Posted May 18, 2008 Report Share Posted May 18, 2008 It all comes down to what your using them for, daily the lvl 4 would probably be easier on your electrical because you obviously won't need as much power, but if you know to build a box you can get the LVL 5's louder with the right power and elctrical etc. My 2 LVL 4 18's in 9 cubes off of a Power Acoustik SL2-620 amp that i bought for $25 off craigslist hit a 143 on music so I am damn happy with them. Only the second song I have ever tested them with too. Keep in mind each 18 is seeing maybe 150 rms haha, rediculous. Quote 2000 Ford Explorer XLT -20" RVM "Buck" Wheels -2.5% Tint -CompuStar Vizion Alarm -(4) Infinity Kappa 680.7cs 5x7" -1 XStatic BatCap Model 300 -2 18" DC LVL 4's -Amps are undecided Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
memphis_finest1 Posted May 18, 2008 Report Share Posted May 18, 2008 Well im going to be running 2 lvl 5 18s off of 2 rock 3ks and we shall see how loud they get , But im also going to be running the lvl 4 xls what is your end all goal going to be ? Quote ALLAH's the most gracious, he made the universe the most spaciousSeen and heard in all places, but still appear facelessEmbraces all races, all caste and all casesIn every spec of life he's the substance of all traces Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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