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Old 03-16-2011, 02:31 AM
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Which size do you use 10" or 12"??

Hi,

I just blew my RF 10" subs , so now I am in the market for subs. I couldn't decide on what size I should get. So I would like to know what size most of us use in a coupe. Please let me know.

I listen to all sorts of music so I cant really give what type of music I listen too.

Also please give me advice on what size should I get for an all around/genre subwoofer... Thanks!
 
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Old 03-16-2011, 09:41 AM
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I like 12" subs just cuz thats what I have ran the majority of the time

but I have heard plenty of 10" subs that made my jaw drop in terms of SPL and SQ.

I like 10" subs because they can save room with a small sealed box and can easily reach the same frequencies that 12" or 15" subs can, so don't believe that myth
 
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10" is what I run. Very happy.
 
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Old 03-16-2011, 11:09 AM
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12's

I would be using 15's or 18's if i had the space, though.
 
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I use 1 10 in my car and it is plenty.. I think they deliver the best balance of tight base and volume. anything above 12 sounds sloppy
 
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Originally Posted by zoop425
anything above 12 sounds sloppy
 
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I was gonna go with 12" but I got a deal for a used IDQ10v3 D2 for $75 and I wanted to know if I will be missing out on something.
 
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I use 1 10 in my car and it is plenty.. I think they deliver the best balance of tight base and volume. anything above 12 sounds sloppy
 
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I used a 10" Focal sub in my systerm redo. sounds great so far!
 
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I run a 10w3 in a 4080 style box. Perfect to get bass but not be gigantic.
 
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Originally Posted by Unleaded91
I was gonna go with 12" but I got a deal for a used IDQ10v3 D2 for $75 and I wanted to know if I will be missing out on something.

as long as the box has the right amount of air space for the sub you should be fine.

But if you want a nice daily sub, a single 10" sealed may be what you are looking for.

The IDQ is a great sub
 
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Originally Posted by blazeplacid
as long as the box has the right amount of air space for the sub you should be fine.

But if you want a nice daily sub, a single 10" sealed may be what you are looking for.

The IDQ is a great sub
Yeah I just got the IDQ 1hr ago from the seller and it came in a sealed enclosure thats at least 1 cubic ft. It sounded really good to me..
 
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Old 03-16-2011, 05:22 PM
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i have a 12in P3 and it sounds amazing. the sub i had before was a 10 in P3 and that was good also.

To me any sub can be good as long as you have the right equipment and the right amp
 
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Doing a Single kicker L7 12 in my custom coupe box.. building this week pics by Saturday night..
 
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hope its not sealed
 


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