AUDIOADDICT02 Posted March 25, 2010 Report Share Posted March 25, 2010 (edited) Sorry if it's just another noob question, but I'm wonderin what would end up being louder: 1 15", 5,000w Or 1 18", 2,000w I know about the whole "more cone area" thing, but most of the time higher powered subs have more xmax, so yea, I'm pretty sure u know what I mean... Edited March 25, 2010 by AUDIOADDICT02 Quote CHECK OUT MY MYSPACE; SOME PAINT WORK I'VE DONE: http://www.myspace.c...customcreationz DODGE RAM 1500 QUAD CAB BOX BUILD: http://www.stevemead...showtopic=48978 DODGE RAM 1500 RUMBLEBEE EDITION CUSTOM ENCLOSURE: http://www.stevemead...showtopic=48983 PREFAB REMODELING: http://www.stevemead...box-remodeling/ G35 CUSTOM PAINTED L7 BOX: http://www.stevemead...om-painted-box/ CHEVY SINGLE CAB PAINTED SUB BOX/AMP RACK: http://www.stevemead...vy-boxamp-rack/ KICKER L512 BOX BUILT TO SPECS: http://www.stevemead...-kicker-l5-box/ RF HE2 10'S KERF PORTED BOX: http://www.stevemead...erf-ported-box/ 2 DC LEVEL 3 15'S KERF ENCLOSURE: http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/115502-kerf-ported-enclosure/ 2 HCCA 15'S PORTED ENCLOSURE: http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/129468-2-hcca-15s-enclosure/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 25, 2010 Report Share Posted March 25, 2010 Sorry if it's just another noob question, but I'm wonderin what would end up being louder: 1 15", 5,000w Or 1 18", 2,000w I know about the whole "more cone area" thing, but most of the time higher powered subs have more xmax, so yea, I'm pretty sure u know what I mean... that one, and to the bold part, absolutely not "most of the time" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AUDIOADDICT02 Posted March 25, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2010 that one, and to the bold part, absolutely not "most of the time" I put "most of the time" because I had some 12" kicker comps claiming 9.76mm xmax and a soundstorm 12" 1200w claiming 8.64mm xmax... Quote CHECK OUT MY MYSPACE; SOME PAINT WORK I'VE DONE: http://www.myspace.c...customcreationz DODGE RAM 1500 QUAD CAB BOX BUILD: http://www.stevemead...showtopic=48978 DODGE RAM 1500 RUMBLEBEE EDITION CUSTOM ENCLOSURE: http://www.stevemead...showtopic=48983 PREFAB REMODELING: http://www.stevemead...box-remodeling/ G35 CUSTOM PAINTED L7 BOX: http://www.stevemead...om-painted-box/ CHEVY SINGLE CAB PAINTED SUB BOX/AMP RACK: http://www.stevemead...vy-boxamp-rack/ KICKER L512 BOX BUILT TO SPECS: http://www.stevemead...-kicker-l5-box/ RF HE2 10'S KERF PORTED BOX: http://www.stevemead...erf-ported-box/ 2 DC LEVEL 3 15'S KERF ENCLOSURE: http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/115502-kerf-ported-enclosure/ 2 HCCA 15'S PORTED ENCLOSURE: http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/129468-2-hcca-15s-enclosure/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99xtremedime Posted March 25, 2010 Report Share Posted March 25, 2010 Id go with the 18 on 2K because its more cone and less power so it will sound just as good and you wont have to do so much electrical. Basically im sayin the 18 is cheaper and will most likely sound just as good if not louder. But for a definate answer what subs are you lookin at? Quote -2 AQ HDC3 15's-'Nendo 3KWP @ .5-7.75cuft @ 30hz-Alpine CDA-117-4 Cadence PA 8's -AQ 200.2-2 AQ Supertweeters-XS Power D3400-270a Mecman Alt -Knu Konceptz Wire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AUDIOADDICT02 Posted March 25, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2010 Id go with the 18 on 2K because its more cone and less power so it will sound just as good and you wont have to do so much electrical. Basically im sayin the 18 is cheaper and will most likely sound just as good if not louder. But for a definate answer what subs are you lookin at? 15-dc lvl 5 18-aq hdc3 Quote CHECK OUT MY MYSPACE; SOME PAINT WORK I'VE DONE: http://www.myspace.c...customcreationz DODGE RAM 1500 QUAD CAB BOX BUILD: http://www.stevemead...showtopic=48978 DODGE RAM 1500 RUMBLEBEE EDITION CUSTOM ENCLOSURE: http://www.stevemead...showtopic=48983 PREFAB REMODELING: http://www.stevemead...box-remodeling/ G35 CUSTOM PAINTED L7 BOX: http://www.stevemead...om-painted-box/ CHEVY SINGLE CAB PAINTED SUB BOX/AMP RACK: http://www.stevemead...vy-boxamp-rack/ KICKER L512 BOX BUILT TO SPECS: http://www.stevemead...-kicker-l5-box/ RF HE2 10'S KERF PORTED BOX: http://www.stevemead...erf-ported-box/ 2 DC LEVEL 3 15'S KERF ENCLOSURE: http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/115502-kerf-ported-enclosure/ 2 HCCA 15'S PORTED ENCLOSURE: http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/129468-2-hcca-15s-enclosure/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99xtremedime Posted March 25, 2010 Report Share Posted March 25, 2010 I personally would pobably go with the AQ HDC3 18 with aluminum coils if it was between those 2 but thats me. Quote -2 AQ HDC3 15's-'Nendo 3KWP @ .5-7.75cuft @ 30hz-Alpine CDA-117-4 Cadence PA 8's -AQ 200.2-2 AQ Supertweeters-XS Power D3400-270a Mecman Alt -Knu Konceptz Wire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmalinich Posted March 25, 2010 Report Share Posted March 25, 2010 I'd say do HDC3 18 alum coils and put the 5k to it lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HHR Ed Posted March 25, 2010 Report Share Posted March 25, 2010 (edited) "What would be louder" Threads arent really kosher here. But to give you unbiased, and factual input, I will tell you this. No one knows. No one can know without actually testing the 2 options in your car with your chosen equipment. I can tell you that mathematically, the 15" on 5000w has more POTENTIAL to be loud. But factors such as box design, woofer design, cabin space, and the woofer's ability to use that amount of power (not just absorb it) all comes into play. And what is the goal? Just SPL, or Music too? Because you arent gonna play daily music on 5000w per sub, not for long anyway. Edited March 25, 2010 by HHR Ed Quote Ed Lester ShowtimeSPL Host Showtime Electronics Video MarketingMy old Build Loghttp://www.stevemead...08/#entry511451http://www.youtube.com/showtimespl 5 time dB Drag Finalist Last ride 2007 HHR, current dB 153.5 and bass race 149.4 dB. 153.0 dB on music New Ride, 2008 HHR SS. Build under way. Loudest score ever = 171dB 2009 dB Drag Racing, North American Points Champion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr.p Posted March 25, 2010 Report Share Posted March 25, 2010 level 5 hands down Quote DCAUDIO BALLS DEEP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HHR Ed Posted March 25, 2010 Report Share Posted March 25, 2010 Also, X-Max has very little to do with how loud a woofer can play. Actually, when playing at a peak frequency, the woofer will move very little, it should move the least amount at this peak resonance, than at any other frequency. Quote Ed Lester ShowtimeSPL Host Showtime Electronics Video MarketingMy old Build Loghttp://www.stevemead...08/#entry511451http://www.youtube.com/showtimespl 5 time dB Drag Finalist Last ride 2007 HHR, current dB 153.5 and bass race 149.4 dB. 153.0 dB on music New Ride, 2008 HHR SS. Build under way. Loudest score ever = 171dB 2009 dB Drag Racing, North American Points Champion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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