One sub or two?

tomcat · Post by **tomcat** » Sat Apr 15, 2006 6:27 am

One sub or two? That is the question.

Somone here (Glasswolf I think) said two subs are only about 3dbs (?) louder than one. So wouldnt it be better to get one 12 inch RE SE instead of two RE REs for the same price?

I was gonna order today, but now I'm a little confused. Also I found out that I couldn't use my amp with a dual 4 Ohm VC sub. So if I do get the SE I will need a new amp, which I have no money for.

And to further muddy the waters, if i go with one sub would a 15 be better?

My plan was to get one SE and later get another one with a new amp. But since I cant use a SE with the amp that I have should I get two REs and call it a day?

:RE

Oh and if I miss quoted anyone, sorry.

Darthness · Post by **Darthness** » Sat Apr 15, 2006 7:18 am

why can't you use a DVC sub?

swimmerdude · Post by **swimmerdude** » Sat Apr 15, 2006 7:34 am

Yeah... why cant you use the SE.... its a dual 4ohm vc. So that means that the sub can be wired to either 2 or 8(which is not ideal) ohm. All mono amps go down to atleast 2 ohm and most if not all 2-channel amps are 2 ohm stable, but when bridged its only 4 ohm. I think i see why you said that....

tomcat · Post by **tomcat** » Sat Apr 15, 2006 3:03 pm

I cant use a 4 Ohm DVC because if I bridge my amp its 4 ohm and the sub would present a 2 Ohm load. Or 8 Ohm, either way wouldnt work.

I think I need to get a second job......

Would I be happy with two REs or would I wish I had gotten an SE?