8 ICON 15s or 4 XCON 18s

[rickandleli 1]

Which would be louder and sound better ultimately? 8 icon 15s or 4 XCON 18s? I know the 15s have more cone area, but the 18S are more efficient, handle more power, and have more excursion. Would run 4 15s off of a 3500d or 2 of the 18s off the same amp.

[Julian 641]

Well 8 15's will have more motor force, cone area and probably more over all power handling. what are your goals, electrical system, monetary limits.

[Aaron Clinton 2,372]

Really no way to know outside of flat out testing. Both will be brutally loud and can have clean sound, but the differences will be in the install.

[Mark LaFountain 1,054]

8 15's gets my vote for what it's worth.

[SpeakerBoy 64]

Which would be louder and sound better ultimately? 8 icon 15s or 4 XCON 18s? I know the 15s have more cone area, but the 18S are more efficient, handle more power, and have more excursion. Would run 4 15s off of a 3500d or 2 of the 18s off the same amp.

[dem beats 1,223]

8 15's is more unique.

I would do 4 18's if I was in the same boat. It would be much easier IMO. So if you want the wow factor and the "because I can" do the 8 15's

[Lucky 76 5]

If you can fit 8 15s do it up. I was only able to fit 6 in my car and thus was not worth doing over 4 18s. 8 15s will get you louder that 4 18s.

Are your goals just spl? If they are, then you should look into fi or dc audio. SSA makes a hybrid of sound and output. You get a little of both.

Did not re read your first post. Continue on ahahah.

Edited December 9, 2009 by Lucky 76

[Lucky 76 5]

well ..... a lot of both

[hispls 23]

Out of those I'd go for 8 15's. Way more cone area and "wow" factor.

I'll also echo the sentiment that 4 18's would be a lot less work!

[jcarter1885 995]

Really no way to know outside of flat out testing. Both will be brutally loud and can have clean sound, but the differences will be in the install.

[johnecon2001 82]

Depending on the vehicle, you may not even be able to build a proper box for 8 15" woofers.

I say go with 4 18's.

[Lucky 76 5]

If you could fit 8 15s and have enough cu ft I say go for it! Have you measured your potential dimensions?

Plus I say dont go with 4 18s because I am the only one that has 4 18" xcons