Which of these would be louder off my RF T500-1bd?

[mwoehr 1]

Was just curious about which of these would be louder. 2 IA 187 10s in 1.5 cubes each tuned to 33 - 34hz or 2 SSA dcon 12s in 1.75 cubes each tuned to 33 - 34hz? I have the dcon 12s already, but my gf likes the way they sound sealed and I'm thinking of giving them to her with the sealed box. I've personally never tried 10s before, so it would be something new to me. I could get the 2 187 10s for an awesome price as well.

[Juslivin 1]

Was just curious about which of these would be louder. 2 IA 187 10s in 1.5 cubes each tuned to 33 - 34hz or 2 SSA dcon 12s in 1.75 cubes each tuned to 33 - 34hz? I have the dcon 12s already, but my gf likes the way they sound sealed and I'm thinking of giving them to her with the sealed box. I've personally never tried 10s before, so it would be something new to me. I could get the 2 187 10s for an awesome price as well.

I dont think anyone can tell u which is gunna be louder. Its install dependant.

[patented17 21]

I would say the 12's, but hey be brave and buy the 187's and test which is louder yourself, and if you don't like them. I'm sure someone around here is always looking for some subs.

[mwoehr 1]

Was just curious about which of these would be louder. 2 IA 187 10s in 1.5 cubes each tuned to 33 - 34hz or 2 SSA dcon 12s in 1.75 cubes each tuned to 33 - 34hz? I have the dcon 12s already, but my gf likes the way they sound sealed and I'm thinking of giving them to her with the sealed box. I've personally never tried 10s before, so it would be something new to me. I could get the 2 187 10s for an awesome price as well.

I dont think anyone can tell u which is gunna be louder. Its install dependant.

That's true and not true at the same time. Some subs are geared towards different things. Like some put sound quality 1st and output 2nd and output 1st and sound quality 2nd. It's like comparing the Fi Q to the Fi BL, nah mean. Both take around the same amount of power, but both are geared towards other goals slightly than each other. Both sound good, but one has a output advantage and one has a sound quality advantage.

[seanbw 1]

the woofers in the better built and aligned enclosure will be louder. you should know after 200+ posts here that this question is retarded...

[k_schutte 0]

try 'em both and let us know

[mwoehr 1]

the woofers in the better built and aligned enclosure will be louder. you should know after 200+ posts here that this question is retarded...

What if both are in well built and well aligned enclosures? The dcons 12s wouldn't be in the largest size enclosure recommended to them and the 187 10s would be. Either enclosure would be built by one of the enclosure designers on the forum. What I want to know is do the 187s have an output advantage over the dcons in general? I know the dcons have stellar sound quality in general.

Edited June 7, 2009 by Jysoe

[seanbw 1]

the woofers in the better built and aligned enclosure will be louder. you should know after 200+ posts here that this question is retarded...

What if both are in well built and well aligned enclosures? The dcons 12s wouldn't be in the largest size enclosure recommended to them and the 187 10s would be. Either enclosure would be built by one of the enclosure designers on the forum. What I want to know is do the 187s have an output advantage over the dcons in general? I know the dcons have stellar sound quality in general.

i assume the 187s would have a little more output if they were more towards the max recommended enclosure size than the dcons. however in a smaller higher tuned box the dcons could potentially take a bit more power. i think you got a valid question but honestly the only way i can see it being answered is by trying both and letting the meter tell you. even in the ideal enclosure they may interact slightly differently with your vehicle.

[Aaron Clinton 2,372]

Honestly, it is a win win, as the 187's and dcon's are in the top of the market in the 300 watt segment. The 12's have the cone advantage, and the 10's have the ported peak freq advantage. In the end, both drivers are going to give great results, but if you are worried about peak output, you might be looking at the wrong drivers as both are meant for great over all performance off of mid-level power.

[Solid_State13 1]

Honestly, it is a win win, as the 187's and dcon's are in the top of the market in the 300 watt segment. The 12's have the cone advantage, and the 10's have the ported peak freq advantage. In the end, both drivers are going to give great results, but if you are worried about peak output, you might be looking at the wrong drivers as both are meant for great over all performance off of mid-level power.

good call. If you decide to go with the 187's, then you most likely won't be disappointed, even if they end up being a couple dB quieter. I would say go for it, and if you liked the Dcons better, then take them back and give ur gf the 187's

[mwoehr 1]

the woofers in the better built and aligned enclosure will be louder. you should know after 200+ posts here that this question is retarded...

What if both are in well built and well aligned enclosures? The dcons 12s wouldn't be in the largest size enclosure recommended to them and the 187 10s would be. Either enclosure would be built by one of the enclosure designers on the forum. What I want to know is do the 187s have an output advantage over the dcons in general? I know the dcons have stellar sound quality in general.

i assume the 187s would have a little more output if they were more towards the max recommended enclosure size than the dcons. however in a smaller higher tuned box the dcons could potentially take a bit more power. i think you got a valid question but honestly the only way i can see it being answered is by trying both and letting the meter tell you. even in the ideal enclosure they may interact slightly differently with your vehicle.

The 2 Dcon 12s would be in 1.75 cubes each tuned to 33 - 34hz and the IA 187 10s would be in 1.5 cubes each tuned to 33 - 34hz.

[Kanaworm$ 292]

To many variables to say which one would be louder. Either way you would be in a win win situation like Denim said.