1 18 vs 2 15's

[DylanH 1]

I'm looking to get either 1 18 or 2 15's. I know most of you are going to say 2 15's!!!! But I don't want to spend too much money, ($500) Right now I'm looking at 2 15" Planet Audio Big Bangs, I don't remember the model number but they say 1500 rms a piece. Or i'm looking at like a DC Level 5, Nightshade, or a BTL all 18" I have 3k and 6 cubic feet to play with. What do you guys suggest.

I'm open to new ideas too. but thats my power, budget, and room

[jcarter1885 995]

What are your goals, is that 6ft^3 before or after sub/port/bracing displacement?

[DylanH 1]

Its around 6-6.5 cubic feet after displacement and bracing. My goal is to be loud and move a hell of alot of air, or should i look into doing a bunch of cheap subs in a sealed box

[Typicaljawaiian 3]

I think the deciding factor is room for the enclosure. 6 - 6.5 after displacements...............TOUGH CALL!!! That's a really good net vol. For an 18" sub. Now two 15's w/ 3.25^3 per MAX........with the right amount of power, yes, I see possibilities there.

For me, I'm gonna say......................F**K IT go w/ two 15's. If you don't like it then sell em and switch

[Notorious97200 339]

The single 18" may be the cheapest solution. But you have 3000 watts rms to use !

Your box is already built ?

if you have to build the box you can do a single 15" in an optimum box. That can leave room in your trunk for amps, batts,air flow.. .

18" or 15", go for the single sub setup. But be sure to buy a strong and powerful sub.

[DylanH 1]

The box isn't built yet but I built a few mock ups and done alot of calculating and I found that is the maximum cubic feet I have, and why do you say a single sub set up? And what subs can take a real beating all day every day on 3k?

[justinharry1 1]

(2) 15 BTLs dont mess around its the right choice....especially if your using the cone area theory

Edited August 24, 2010 by justinharry1

[DylanH 1]

Okay, I'm looking to do a hairtrick, its an extended cab ranger so it shouldn't be as hard should it? I want to buy a system and keep it for more than like 6 months lol

[BanginGMC 23]

The box isn't built yet but I built a few mock ups and done alot of calculating and I found that is the maximum cubic feet I have, and why do you say a single sub set up? And what subs can take a real beating all day every day on 3k?

I can think of one that will eat 3k and be starving for more lol

I second what Justin said... if you have the cash and space.

Remember, it takes power to make power

[DylanH 1]

Yes, I have the electrical covered, but what about getting 6 cheapo 15's and putting them in a sealed box? Would this provide a hairtrick because of so much cone area? Or will it just sound like garbage because they are cheap powerbass 15's from sonic electronixs

[aimone 4]

why buy brand new? for $500 on this and other forums you could get quality non abbused subs at a good price just gotta look around and or put the word out in the for sale threads

[Typicaljawaiian 3]

SMD's can take 3000+.......................CLEAN!

I got 1 but planning to get another along w/ a hatchback of some sort. But yeah, 2 15" SMD'$ would be perf