2 rl-i10 vs. 1 ssa icon 10

[02xblazer 0]

cant really make up my mind, i keep changing from one to the other.. which would u choose? ive got a kicker zx1000.1 to power the sub(s). wanting good sound quality but also want to feel the bass hitting me in the chest a little bit

Edited May 13, 2008 by 02xblazer

[///M5 2,833]

why not two SSA Icon 10's?

[Aaron Clinton 2,372]

Is budget a factor? Or space for that matter?

All things considered in general, if you want more output the pair of RL-i's will be the choice due to double the cone surface.

[02xblazer 0]

tryin to find a part time job to pay for vehicle upgrades so if i get one budget wont really be a factor...would 1000w be enough to power 2 icons?

[///M5 2,833]

1000w on a pair would be fine, but it definitely depends on your goals.

[02xblazer 0]

i want it to sound good but also hit u in the chest when i decide to turn it up, if that makes sense.. listen to rock/metal and will be in a sealed box

[///M5 2,833]

The chest will be a function of your midbasses...unless of course you turn up the frequency that your sub is playing into non-sub frequencies. Either way you will have enough power.

[02xblazer 0]

i want to have the best system at work...heres what im up against

2 10" planet audio with 300x2 planet audio amp.. planet audio speakers in the doors with another pa amp

2 10" sony xplodes with a 900w sony amp..stock speakers, no amp

2 10" kicker l7 with spl 1440 amp..stock speakers, no amp

2 10" pioneer with 900w sony amp...stock speakers, no amp cuz he doesnt know why the hell anyone would amp their door speakers!

besides the zx1000.1 i have pg rsd65cs comps and 125 sqft of raamaat.. also buyin a planet audio vx1502 for the comps from my buddy for cheap

[02xblazer 0]

would the lp for the subs be ok at 80hz?

[Aaron Clinton 2,372]

80hz is a good starting point. You can adjust it to suit your listening preferences. Many people here have their subs crossed over at 63hz.

[02xblazer 0]

thats what i though..may be awhile b4 i get all the equipment.. shouldnt be to hard to sound better than the other systems at work

[///M5 2,833]

Real easy, although I would imagine they might think your subs sound best crossed at 120hz when in reality 50hz is even better, but of course will take a hell of a front stage to blend.

[02xblazer 0]

also how do u think the output of 2 rl-i10s in a custom box and a zx1000.1 would compare to 2 l7s10 in a store bought box with a spl 1440(720w rms)

[02xblazer 0]

for now the front stage will be pg comps powered by the pa vx1502..doors will be deadened and speakers will have mdf baffles

[Aaron Clinton 2,372]

also how do u think the output of 2 rl-i10s in a custom box and a zx1000.1 would compare to 2 l7s10 in a store bought box with a spl 1440(720w rms)

As the L7's have a serious cone advantage, that will be hard. Not to mention you will be driving the RL-i's near their limit.

[02xblazer 0]

with atleast 300w more to the ss will it be close? his kickers have more that enough out put for me

[Aaron Clinton 2,372]

The thing is that the RL-i 10's really should not run too much more then 500 watts. So what I was saying is that with that amp, when going full tilt it will do close to 1400 watts.

[02xblazer 0]

birthsheet says 1156w so at full tilt they would get 578w... gains will be set properly so they wont see that much

[///M5 2,833]

It will all be in the box. The Icons could take that though.

[02xblazer 0]

has anyone heard an icon 10 with 1000w goin to it in a sealed box? kinda leaning towards the single sub set up

[///M5 2,833]

How much space do you have?...that would surely help recommend things.

[02xblazer 0]

its going in the back of an 02 xtreme blazer so space isnt an issue..

[dave_Edwards 1]

I have my Icon 12 LP set to 40Hz.......I vote for the Icon!!

[///M5 2,833]

I vote for the 15" Icon then

[02xblazer 0]

to get tight bass from a 12 or 15" icon what size sealed box would u recommend for each? alway thought tens were tighter but have since learned different