DC XL or IA DP

[wof131s 10]

Either would be a 15'' ran off an AQ 2200. Am more focus on SPL but would like to sound desent. Setup will be going into a Dakota ext. cab. Enclosure will be a 4 cu.ft. tunes to 32Hz. I mosting listen to reggae with a little rap in the mix. I also was told about the Fi BTL but would like you guys opinions on the chosen few. Any suggestions would be great.

Thanks

[Aaron Clinton 2,372]

Why are you deciding on the enclosure before the driver?

[Duran 387]

Your going about that the wrong way.

[jcarter1885 995]

No more comparison threads, start a topic explaining goals and sound preferences (music you listen to) so we can focus on what fits your needs. Then we can help you narrow done a subwoofer and then an enclosure that will fit your goals. Also dont forget about a budget and electrical upgrades you have done if any.

[wof131s 10]

Why are you deciding on the enclosure before the driver?

Because I got with both Nick and Rusty and they both said that its the optimum size enclosure for each of their drivers.

I have a 220 amp HO alt. the big 3 done in double runs of 0 gauge wire and an extra battery in the back. This should be suffient for a AQ2200 amp. Like I stated in my first post, i listen to mostly reggae music with just alittle rap mixed in. Amp not going to compete but I am looking for a SPL setup that will sound desent on music.

Hoping this will help a little, Thanks

[DD9915D!!! 5]

I am in a similar boat, I have compared a DC lvl4xl15 to a Mojo, in one car it is the same - you can't tell the diff. The only IA I have heard were the LI15s, they were nice.

I did however just do a SAZ3000 on an AQ HDC315 in a Dakota and it rocked, I would post a vid, but last time I did that I got flamed...

[Kanaworm$ 292]

I'm a little biased when it comes to IA but DC also make a very decent subwoofer! For me go with the DP and support the SSA Store!

[Kanaworm$ 292]

Btw I noticed DC is not under the manufacturer section anymore.

[jcarter1885 995]

Btw I noticed DC is not under the manufacturer section anymore.

I didnt notice that, wonder why?

[Aaron Clinton 2,372]

Nothing bad, PM me if you need to know.

[OG D-Wet 0]

IA all the way! I love the way DCs look but hate the way they sound lol. I wanted a 10" Lvl 5 for a while... glad I didn't splurge

[mxer657 0]

BTL will sound more musical than both of those and put up the same numbers :fyi:

[Kanaworm$ 292]

BTL will sound more musical than both of those and put up the same numbers :fyi:

Says you!

All install dependent but the DP and BTL can get crazy loud and still retain quality when designed for a daily type system!

[wof131s 10]

So tell me, for a daily system what type parameters should be in place. For example, the DP on a AQ2200. What size enclosure should be used? What size port, and what should the enclosure to tune to? Should it be more SQ or SPL?. I always thought that you should design your system around the type of music you listen to and what you perfered, but I might be wrong.

[Kanaworm$ 292]

So tell me, for a daily system what type parameters should be in place. For example, the DP on a AQ2200. What size enclosure should be used? What size port, and what should the enclosure to tune to? Should it be more SQ or SPL?. I always thought that you should design your system around the type of music you listen to and what you preferred, but I might be wrong.

I have my 2 LI series 15 tuned to 35hz and they are loud, have great transient response and will move some serious air while still sounding good. I would check out the tech section (Enclosures) on the IA Website and use what they recommend.

[Aaron Clinton 2,372]

Tune the DP's in the low 30's, and build a strong braced box to IA's spec's and you should have plenty output without loss of clarity.

[wof131s 10]

SWEET!!!