Subs...what to look for
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Burning Brakes
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Subs...what to look for
For a smallish sub (6-8") and not for booming, what are the most important numbers that I should be comparing (ie, xmax qts, spl,vas, etc.)? thx
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St. Jude Donor '03 thru '26
To me SPL numbers are not always fair as in how they are taken. I mean a sub will not produce much at all unless in some type of enclosure. Subs will produce different SPL in different boxes so even if they are all taken at 1 watt at 1 meter the results are not even. I think many low cost/low quality manufactures just make up chit to sell their equipment. Also, a higher SPL reading at 1W/1M does not mean it will get louder overall. Louder subs usually have a lower SPL at 1W/1M because of more mass in the cone to take the abuse.
IMO, your ears are the best measuring tool. If that isn't possible, go with a well known manufacturer. Once you narrow the sub choices down a bit just look up reviews on the net. Also, let us know your choices and you'll get plenty of feedbck
IMO, your ears are the best measuring tool. If that isn't possible, go with a well known manufacturer. Once you narrow the sub choices down a bit just look up reviews on the net. Also, let us know your choices and you'll get plenty of feedbck
Le Mans Master
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St. Jude Donor '06
not sure but ive heard great things about ed subs. They are making some very cool slim 10" subs as well. check out their site
http://www.edesignaudio.com/edv2/index.php
http://www.edesignaudio.com/edv2/index.php
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Burning Brakes
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Well, the 3 I'm looking at are the ED Eu700, JL 6W0, and Mpyre 65x, going to mount in the rear storage boxes of the C6. The Eu700's specs for sealed box will fit perfectly. That is why I'm trying to determine which engineering specs determine the sq/tight kick of the sub. Some have said to look for subs with high qts and mms #s and low fs #s. Is that valid? Mid/woof is handled up front by DLS Iridium 6.5s. Active crossovers.
