10" Q w/BP comparable to 12" wo/BP?

[cockeyed00 0]

Hey guys. I just wanted to know if a Q10 w/BP would sound comparable to a Q12 wo/BP?

[johnecon2001 82]

BP doesn't add any noticeable sound. It just adds power handling.

[cockeyed00 0]

so the extra wattage won't make it hit any harder?

Edited March 1, 2008 by cockeyed00

[shizzzon 461]

The 12 would still be louder.

Multiple reasons.

It's about 3db more efficient, that also has to do with because it has more cone area.

going from 1000w to 1500w is only a theoretical 1.5db increase at best.

3 minus 1.5 is a number greater than 0 or a negative number so according to paper work, 1 12 off of 1000w is louder than 1 10 off of 1500w.

you would have to literally double the output power of the 10 JUST TO get as loud as 1 12 according to paper.

You are probably asking this because you are limited on space.

I'll tell you what, give me your dimensions to where you can install equipment and i'll see what i can come up with.

Also i will need yr make and model.

[JimJ 11]

I've never been a fan of the BP option...

[cockeyed00 0]

Thanks for the replies. I ended up getting a Q12 with BP because I am going to power it with a Hifonics 1500.

[johnecon2001 82]

Do you believe that amp puts out rated power?

[NDMstang65 403]

I've never been a fan of the BP option...

Why not? Keeps the coil cooler for added durability...

What wouldn't you like it?