subwoofer comparison

[hayes55987 0]

Hey guys! I have another sub comparison question for you. I'll try n' give you as many details as I can and you let me know what your closest estimations might be for them!

Overall:

Both of these set-ups will be going into a 1995 Honda Accord

electrical system is up to par to be running the 1200 rms

Current set-up:

18" Fi BL Daily Loaded

1200 watts RMS

5.5 cu ft Box ported @ 32Hz

Questionable Set-up?

2 x 15" MAW's

1200 watts RMS for them total

5.8 cu ft box ported @ 30Hz

what set-up do you guys think will be better? I'm gearing more in terms of SPL. but like if you had to pick between these, which would you find more suitable to you? im a bit of a basshead when I decide to crank it up, so keep that in mind!

let me know if theres any more info you need!

[johnecon2001 82]

1200w isn't a whole lot..

but the 15" MAW's do have the cone area advantage over the BL.

[audiofanaticz 0]

1200w isn't a whole lot..

but the 15" MAW's do have the cone area advantage over the BL.

A very unbiased answer, I like seeing that!

The two 15s deffenitly have an advantage with more cone area.

Also, what are the rms ratings of the MAWs? (dont think I ever heard of them)?

But if you only got 1200rms to play with it is not much at all.

So if the rms of them subs are only 600wrms each, then it maybe a tad louder, but if them maws are above 600rms you wont be even giving them their recomended wattage to get them moving properly, so the more cone area over the 18 wont be a benifit.

Id almost try having a good box built for the 18 inch bl, and maybe spend the money you where going to use on the new subs for a new amp, considering that the BL will laugh at 2000+ rms.

[audiofanaticz 0]

Also just read that you are going for spl?

if thats the case, why are you tuning in the low 30s? Id shoot for at least 40hz, but I never messed with FI personally, but with a proper box you should get a decently flat response. My box and my 18 can play the lows like no joke and Im tuned for 40hz in a 6cubed box after sub/port displacement (hitting 148.1 usac in the kick on a t10001bd). Keep in mind, this is a 4 door sedan.

I know someone that ran 2 18 inch fi btls walled in a focus, with 2 zx2500.1s and was doing well in bassrace

[johnecon2001 82]

I believe MAW-15's are rated at 500wrms each.

[hayes55987 0]

Yes, the MAW's are the 500 RMS a piece

thats why I decided to look at them because they fit my power level correctly

as for the tuning ideal, i tuned into the 30's because although i want "SPL" i am also a fan of the lows.

so i mean i figure if i tune them the same that won't matter all THE tmuch

if i make them both tuned to the same frequency they should still be "compareable"