corona_jeff Posted January 28, 2011 Report Share Posted January 28, 2011 Okay, the board comment got me thinking a little too. You are correct that I did not take a side-by-side approach. So, in all honesty, for the price point, the AQ 3500.1 may as well be the better option for the pair of 12" XL's then if that's what I am looking for? Generally spoken: The AQ 3500.1 will be more of a step up from the Crescendo 3kwp than the DC 3.5k would be. I really doubt the small increase from tho 2 will really do much. It is a gain, but buy an amp SLIGHTLY large? Dunno, why not a 5k of some sort? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cashdollar2009 Posted January 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2011 I still wouldn't upgrade a Crescendo 3kw to a AQ 3500d. I don't think there will be much output difference, not to the ear. Only thing you could hear is the different in sound in theory. Well currently I am running my 15" XL on my 3kwp. In the near future my friend is buying both my sub and amplifier, adding another XL, and having me wall it for him. I am switching into the two 12" XL's for a while until I step it up to an SUV once i'm out of college. For future planning I am considering the 3500.1 I suppose right now. Once I either go to four 12"s or a pair of 18"s I have always felt the 3500 would give me better luck. (not to mention, strappable) We'll see. For the $200.00 more to go new on the AQ, I still have a bit more time and research to put in. I appreciate all the help fellas. 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...
Cashdollar2009 Posted January 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2011 Okay, the board comment got me thinking a little too. You are correct that I did not take a side-by-side approach. So, in all honesty, for the price point, the AQ 3500.1 may as well be the better option for the pair of 12" XL's then if that's what I am looking for? Generally spoken: The AQ 3500.1 will be more of a step up from the Crescendo 3kwp than the DC 3.5k would be. I really doubt the small increase from tho 2 will really do much. It is a gain, but buy an amp SLIGHTLY large? Dunno, why not a 5k of some sort? Well I am looking at about 3k now on a single driver. The 3500 would give me a tad over 4k spread among two drivers. A 5k would take another $500.00 out of my pocket to run in a trunked car at 20 years old paying for college. lol For the price difference, stepping up 1,000 watts for $200.00 is looking better than 2,000 watts for $700.00... :/ 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...
dwright27 Posted January 28, 2011 Report Share Posted January 28, 2011 Dude hit me up, I'll help you out on the DC 3.5 and dual inputs! 2006 F-150 4 DC XL M2 18's Walled Daily Driver XS Power 4 DC 3.5kw Team DC Team S.P.L. Lot of Audio Technix and 1/0 DC Audio Dealer American Bass Dealer XS Power Dealer Audio Technix Dealer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ford302Redneck Posted January 28, 2011 Report Share Posted January 28, 2011 The crescendo is strappable? Why not just buy another one? I'm sure you would only spend a little more vs one AQ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cashdollar2009 Posted January 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2011 The crescendo is strappable? Why not just buy another one? I'm sure you would only spend a little more vs one AQ. Another good point, I'm not remembering shit tonight... Well the 5k's I've been seeing are around $1100.00ish. Two Crescendo 3k's strapped would run me $1100.00 new, on the dot. That would be a rated 6,400wrms-ish @ 2-ohms seeing 13.8V... :/ A lot of variables to think about... Not sure if I need that kind of power just yet. Only have a $750.00 budget for the time being. How the Hell do I fit two 3kwp's, two XS D3100's, and a box for two 12"s in my trunk. Two D3100's are gonna like 4,300wrms better than 6,400wrms... Shit's too expensive... :/ Well shit, I got class in 6 hours so my brain is shutting down, i'ma have to hop off for the night... 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...
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