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http://www.woofersetc.com/p7334/ARC8D4--ARC-Audio-8"-150-Watt-Dual-4Ohm-Subwoofer.htm

beautiful driver with very t-line friendly specs

fs 25Hz

sensitivity 87 db

QMS 5.12

QTS .341

RMS 250

15 mm 1 way linear excursion

looks like the best sub for $140

however id like some input on others like the DC lvl 2, ID 8, or others i dont know about.

sundown, DD and soundsplinter are out so leave them be.

what am i looking for? damn good sound, QMS<7, QTS<.4, fs around 30 hz, fair power handling between 200 and 500, good excursion >12mm one way, and less than $150.

if anyone thinks they know of a driver better (according to my wants listed above) please inform me so i can research it.

-Matt

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DC is cheaper in most cases and will most likely out perform that...just in power handling DC has higher RMS and you know they under rate their subs

the arc has a higher sensitivity but who really cares about that...the ARC has a lower FS so it will pick up lows easier but the DC has more excursion...im gonna say the DC just for the fact i know its quality and i havent had much experience with ARC actually any

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DC is cheaper in most cases and will most likely out perform that...just in power handling DC has higher RMS and you know they under rate their subs

the arc has a higher sensitivity but who really cares about that...the ARC has a lower FS so it will pick up lows easier but the DC has more excursion...im gonna say the DC just for the fact i know its quality and i havent had much experience with ARC actually any

find me some real numbers.

what is the rms on the DC 300? do i have to ask thor or rusty for prices or can i get a ballpark?

-Matt

2005 Dodge Magnum RT
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2 PPI S580.2

Obsidian Audio ST1 Horn Tweeters

PRV 8MB450s

Audio Legion 3500.1D

2 RE MT 18s

360 ah LiFePO4 Battery
SHCA 2/0

155.2 @ 29 hz



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find me some real numbers.

what is the rms on the DC 300? do i have to ask thor or rusty for prices or can i get a ballpark?

RMS on the DC is 300 and yea hit up Rob for the price...ill say this...it beats ARC audio ;)

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On 4/13/2010 at 9:51 AM, meade916 said:

i was like DAMN, Chode is hardcore! he makes james look like a friendly person LOL!

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I dont know who is worse with the buttholes Chode or Big P...

 

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nevermind i found the specs page.

i care about efficiency. especially in a low power setup

79 to 87

1.5 mm extra excursion, is it all linear?

what is the QTS?

mounting depth is better though

-Matt

2005 Dodge Magnum RT
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2 PPI S580.2

Obsidian Audio ST1 Horn Tweeters

PRV 8MB450s

Audio Legion 3500.1D

2 RE MT 18s

360 ah LiFePO4 Battery
SHCA 2/0

155.2 @ 29 hz



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You wont go wrong with the DC and the price damn good for what you get. I have my two running on a JL 1000.1 and they take the power like champs. In a ported box they seem to like about 1 cube including displacements per sub. I have mine tuned about 37hz and ill be damned if they dont pick up low note better than the JL w6 10s that they replaced.

As far as specs go you will have to ask rusty but the 300 RMS is BS its more in the 4-500 range.

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at this point im looking at the ID 8"

same specs as the ARC but about $20 cheaper

i like that the DC can handle the power, but i hate its inefficiency. i dont want to have to put power to it, i want it to be able to be loud on little power and a little louder with a bit more power.

-Matt

2005 Dodge Magnum RT
JVC KD-AVX1

2 PPI S580.2

Obsidian Audio ST1 Horn Tweeters

PRV 8MB450s

Audio Legion 3500.1D

2 RE MT 18s

360 ah LiFePO4 Battery
SHCA 2/0

155.2 @ 29 hz



Kicker CVR 15's build
DD 3512e build
Mini T-Line Build
(6) 8s Build
Nightshade 15s Wall Build
Magnum AB XFL 12s Build
Newest Magnum Build

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