2 12's ,1 15's or 1 18's

[dunkoholic 0]

My buddy wants to know which would be the loudest set up... He is starting out with BoX/Sub first before he buys the AMP.

should he go 2 12's 1 15's or 1 18 (if he can fit it in that dimension) SUB choices BTLS, LEVEL 5's, MAYHEMS!! REMEMBER the loudest possible set up!!

We just measured his trunk and the biggest he can go is L 27" x W 32'' x H 17"

[Sir-Lancelot 216]

2 12's flip a coin on what brand.

[Duran 387]

Yup, cone area advantage. Cause you can't fit an 18"

[rodneydude23 5]

2 12" lvl 5's FTW! Just remember that your gonna need a big amp and a strong electrical!

[slim2fattycake 85]

how much power doe your friend have to run?

[bassahaulic 155]

2 LV5 12"s

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[dunkoholic 0]

how much power doe your friend have to run?

what ever power its gonna take to power the beast!

[dunkoholic 0]

wow, so 2 12's level 5 over the Fi BTL's huh!

Also he is asking if the T4001BD is enough to power them? he might have a deal on that amp. If not, what amp you guys recommend!

[johnecon2001 82]

With just under 7^3ft NET.. you don't have enough room for a ported 18", BARELY enough room for a ported 15", and just enough room for a optimal ported enclosure for 2 12" woofers.

T4001BD would be plenty for any of the drivers you've asked about so far. Just remember it takes power to make power. So plan on at least a 220A alternator, a larger starting battery and 1-2 D3100 type batteries.

[kirill007 52]

T4001BD would be plenty for any of the drivers you've asked about so far. Just remember it takes power to make power. So plan on at least a 220A alternator, a larger starting battery and 1-2 D3100 type batteries.

Uuhm, make that a atleast 300amp alt, the T4000.1's are really power hogs.(they use a lot of current, they have like a 500amp fuse i think)

[BanginGMC 23]

Correct me if i'm wrong, but dont the LVL 5s start to get loud when givin' 5K each?

[dunkoholic 0]

thanks guys, as far as the amp goes, he's still doing some research, so whatever is recommended for the 2 beast!

[dunkoholic 0]

now for the box of 2 12's, what would be best, subs back port back (facing the trunk) or subs/port facing the seat? Also, he has a 97 bmw, just like mine except mine is a 98... since he heard my beat, he said he wants one now but louder... lol, it's all good.. im sure he will kill my shit with the choices he is going with... Also just and fyi are armrest fold down in the middle of the seat of that helps any

[jcarter1885 995]

Correct me if i'm wrong, but dont the LVL 5s start to get loud when givin' 5K each?

I would think any sub that you give almost twice its rms rating too would get loud, im pretty sure it would get loud with its rms. But loud is subjective so that is not a good comment, you may think its loud with 5000 watts and others with 1000 or 2500 watts.

[Aaron Clinton 2,372]

I find it interesting how some people believe they know which driver will be the loudest in the OP's install based of the very little information we have to go with.

[Duran 387]

I agree. It's amusing how so many people think the Level 5 would be superior, because they think bigger is better when it comes to motors. The Level 5's have HUGE gaps, not good for cooling.

[dunkoholic 0]

I agree. It's amusing how so many people think the Level 5 would be superior, because they think bigger is better when it comes to motors. The Level 5's have HUGE gaps, not good for cooling.

so your saying they aren't that good? need more feedback then before i tell my friend to go ahead and invest in them...

[thebiggmann12 14]

start buy telling us the car its going in and what his goals are...loudest possible isnt a very good description. also, rusty (i think thats his name) has said that the lvl 4 xl's are louder up until 2500 rms if i believe.

[Duran 387]

They aren't bad, but they're nothing special either. You need to really do your research before buying, or your friend for that matter.

[cheese20323 13]

The Fi BTL drivers would meet his expectations and that T4001 amp is perfect for them.

[dunkoholic 0]

start buy telling us the car its going in and what his goals are...loudest possible isnt a very good description. also, rusty (i think thats his name) has said that the lvl 4 xl's are louder up until 2500 rms if i believe.

he has a 4 door 97 e36 bmw just like mine, except mine is 98 which i just recently installed 4 12's re srx (budget build) anyways, he wants to build or should i say kill my system lol, it's all good

Well, his goal is to be 10x louder than mine

[dunkoholic 0]

They aren't bad, but they're nothing special either. You need to really do your research before buying, or your friend for that matter.

yes we are definately doing a lot of research before buying.... 1 decision he has made is to go with 2 12's... as far as with what subs, it's still up in the air.

[dunkoholic 0]

The Fi BTL drivers would meet his expectations and that T4001 amp is perfect for them.

what db would u expect with this set up?

[bassahaulic 155]

The Fi BTL drivers would meet his expectations and that T4001 amp is perfect for them.

what db would u expect with this set up?

There are ALOT of variables in what determines a vehicles SPL level.

There is NO possible way to guess.

What is your friends goal? What does he want out of his system?

[dunkoholic 0]

he said 140db will be good, but of course louder the better!

but man, we just came across this vid 2 10's level 5 doing 150+, that's just crazy..