tequila Posted February 28, 2010 Report Share Posted February 28, 2010 Which would you go for and why? One 18" Solo X ported (lets say 7cft @33hz). Four 12" subs SEALED. (something decent) Six 12" subs SEALED. (cheaper options like MTX road thunder stuff) Assuming all options get the same power! (2000 w rms) Peace Quote '99 Civic hatch 18" AA Chaos - 7cuft @ 34hz - 114sq in. port Mac Audio Fearless ~ 1000wrms @ 2 Ohms Videos: Youtube Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treossi Posted February 28, 2010 Report Share Posted February 28, 2010 probably the ported 18, but 6 12 inch sealed might be louder, since it has more cone area Quote Team sundownWESTCOASTSPL.COM we're throwing dbdrag events very soon visit the website for details Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cashdollar2009 Posted February 28, 2010 Report Share Posted February 28, 2010 I would personally go with the four 12"s sealed. You will most likely have a chance of getting better sounding subs if you spend the extra cash, plus all i've ever heard was that it takes way to much power to get the same output out of the solo x as compared to other setups on a smaller level. I have no personal experience of either, but i've read around quite a bit on 18"s. Just my $0.02. Quote 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier Two 12" DC Audio XL M2'sCrescendo Audio BC5500d Current Scores: 150+ out the Trunk On 6/30/2011 at 1:11 AM, 'Ray' said: Acoustical energy is free. Electrical energy is not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
!!!BLINKY!!! Posted February 28, 2010 Report Share Posted February 28, 2010 And to go with the power problem, There not really good at getting low, there made more for comp. use than daily they start getting loud about 50hz. Im basing my opion on a friend who had 2 solo x 18's in his van and changed over to two DD 9518's and gained between 4-6 db's on a TL.. The sealed boxes are a good idea but a ported 18 will get loud as well, maybe change your brand to something that takes a little less power and a little more for daily use... Quote HU...Pioneer 5900IB Wireing...Stinger Amps...(1) Modded Stetsom 2K6.. Batts...(1) Stinger 2150 SPL Subs...(2) DD 9515 Hybrids Daily Subs..(1) Mmats P3.0 15 N.S.P.L. 2012 NC State Record Trunk 1801-3600 2012 World Record Trunk 1801-3600 2011 NC State Record No Wall 0-24" 2011 NC State Record No Wall 0-24" Hardcore 2011 World Record No Wall 0-24" 2011 World Record No Wall 0-24" Hardcore 2010 World Record No Wall 0-2500w 2010 NC State Record No Wall 0-2500w 2009 NC State Record No Wall 0-24" 2009 NC State Record No Wall Hardcore 0-24" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sayhuh? Posted February 28, 2010 Report Share Posted February 28, 2010 It all depends on the power, the box and the vehicle. I loved my solo X and only had 3200 RMS on it.At first I was only doing 1600 and it did quite well. Quote Blown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kl0wn Posted February 28, 2010 Report Share Posted February 28, 2010 And to go with the power problem, There not really good at getting low, there made more for comp. use than daily they start getting loud about 50hz. Im basing my opion on a friend who had 2 solo x 18's in his van and changed over to two DD 9518's and gained between 4-6 db's on a TL.. The sealed boxes are a good idea but a ported 18 will get loud as well, maybe change your brand to something that takes a little less power and a little more for daily use... Maybe you should check out Steve Mick's van. If you're going to put 2,000 RMS on whatever setup you decide, I would do the 6 12's sealed. The Solo X is rated at 5,000 RMS, you wouldn't even be feeding it half power. Quote 06 Mini Cooper S Sundown, SoundQubed Cadence, XS Power 151s Sealed 155s Outlaw Windshield @ 37hz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STEvil Posted February 28, 2010 Report Share Posted February 28, 2010 Is this going in the civic? 6 12's in a 6th order bandpass.. just clamshell it and it should fit. Quote MickyMcD - "Capable of making some serious trouser flapping volumes at where's-my-testicles frequencies, the Servo-Drives used to be fairly jaw dropping..." Any time you have have a power wire next to your frame put some rubber hosing (or cut up an innertube) around it. The wire is bound to wiggle (due to driving or flex) and the casing will eventually wear through. Hammerdown... 1% no links to outside websites, business related FB/YT pages allowed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sayhuh? Posted February 28, 2010 Report Share Posted February 28, 2010 on 2k I would do 4 12's and port that bish! Quote Blown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treossi Posted February 28, 2010 Report Share Posted February 28, 2010 either of the setups would be pretty loud, try to do 4 12s ported if you're worried about room Quote Team sundownWESTCOASTSPL.COM we're throwing dbdrag events very soon visit the website for details Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tequila Posted February 28, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2010 either of the setups would be pretty loud, try to do 4 12s ported if you're worried about room Okay so im ditching the SOLO X idea, cause there's no way im gonna get 5000watts in my little civic right now. (Electrical) Im in doubt between the 4 12's ported and 6 12's sealed. I want my stuff to be loud but sound good at the same time. (Flat response curve) Maybe i should get 6 12s and make a sealed box at first and when i change my mind make it a ported box? I want to know if the extra 2 12s' cone area would make a big difference! Thanks for the replies people! Quote '99 Civic hatch 18" AA Chaos - 7cuft @ 34hz - 114sq in. port Mac Audio Fearless ~ 1000wrms @ 2 Ohms Videos: Youtube Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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