12"'s vs 10"'s

andrewn721 · Post by **andrewn721** » Thu Oct 19, 2006 12:06 pm

from your guys opinions, which size subs would u guys recommend or like better?

audiobass10 · Post by **audiobass10** » Thu Oct 19, 2006 12:18 pm

Dude. Seriously.....you need to READ..before posting all of these pointless threads. http://www.bcae1.com and the FAQ from this site are a good starting point.

cargodz · Post by **cargodz** » Thu Oct 19, 2006 12:32 pm

To quote something that has been said on here many different times, by many different people:
The size of the sub doesn't matter nearly as much as the enclosure.
A really great 12" in the wrong enclosure can sound like crap, while a really cheap 10" sub in the proper enclosure will sound great.

Now with that aside, If we are talking about 2 of the same subs 1-10" and 1-12" in the proper enclosures with the proper power (both the same), you will receive more from a 12" due to the larger cone area, but not enough to notice to the naked ear.

Side Note: 15" with more power

andrewn721 · Post by **andrewn721** » Thu Oct 19, 2006 12:52 pm

the toss up is that i can get either 2 10"s JL w3 for the same price as 2 12"'s. ive heard mixed opinions and i just wanted to know what the forum pros think.

cargodz · Post by **cargodz** » Thu Oct 19, 2006 12:55 pm

Myself personally,
If you've got the room for the 2 12"s, then go that route.

andrewn721 · Post by **andrewn721** » Thu Oct 19, 2006 12:58 pm

ive also heard that the difference between the 2 is that 10's hit a lot cleaner and 12's hit harder. is this true and is the difference noticable?

solacedagony · Post by **solacedagony** » Thu Oct 19, 2006 1:02 pm

Depends on the application.

Edit: I'd also have to agree with Dave. You need to do some of your own research. There are many, MANY websites and resources available from which to gain knowledge.

audiobass10 · Post by **audiobass10** » Thu Oct 19, 2006 1:19 pm

andrewn721 wrote:ive also heard that the difference between the 2 is that 10's hit a lot cleaner and 12's hit harder. is this true and is the difference noticable?

yea I wasn't trying to be an ass by my comment. It's just the fact that a lot of your questions have already been answered. If you're referring to the myth that 10's have a quicker frequency response than 12's,15's etc..it is not true. Lower inductance woofers have a much quicker frequency response than higher inductance woofers so in some instances...an 18" woofer can be "quicker" than a 10"

andrewn721 · Post by **andrewn721** » Thu Oct 19, 2006 1:23 pm

yea thats pretty much all i needed to hear. sorry for being lame and asking questions. i was refered to this forum so i didnt really know anywhere else to go. that should be it for me tho. thx for all the help peeps

cargodz · Post by **cargodz** » Thu Oct 19, 2006 1:28 pm

You'll never get answers unless you ask :)

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12"'s vs 10"'s

12"'s vs 10"'s

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