More cone area, or more power?

[Blad09]

Can you get the same results by doubling cone area as you would doubling power?? I have two 10's getting about 300 rms each. Was curious how much extra output I would get by running four 10's off the same power (600 rms total). I'm trying to avoid running any more power for subs.Eventually I'm gonna want to power a 4 ch amp also, and I don't wanna do any upgrades to the electrical system. (all power and gounds throughout are 4 ga.) The subs are also cheaper than an amp/wiring upgrades. LMK what u think and thanks for any help.

[todd217]

i dont think you will gain anything. 150w per sub is pretty low unless they are pretty efficient subs.

[Blad09]

What about adding a 12 along with the 10's if they're all the same sub? Also the 10's are sealed right now so I could go ported which I have before I just couldn't find a tuning frequency that I liked. I listen to 80% old school rap and don't mind a little bit of rock/alternative the rest of the time. I have never tuned above 35(ish) hz, could that be why? maybe try a little higher, say 37-40hz?

[ttocs]

adding different sized subs is not recomended...... rarely done and for good reason.

[Stryker]

Go for the 4-10's in this case. It's quite obvious you don't want to spend anymore cash so do the 4 10's and report your findings back to us. I think in your case thats the option to go for. If you wanna play in the car audio game you better have some cash, cause you know you want more.......

[Blad09]

Deal fell thru on the 10's. gonna try and put the funds together to go buy some new 12's or somethin, maybe a 15 or two... Thanx for the replies!

[smgreen20]

Take it with a grain of salt, but as the saying goes.... There's no replacement for displacement.

[Blad09]

Take it with a grain of salt, but as the saying goes.... There's no replacement for displacement.

Ha, I like that! Makes me really want 15's

[denim]

Take it with a grain of salt, but as the saying goes.... There's no replacement for displacement.

I agree!!

[shawn k]

Take it with a grain of salt, but as the saying goes.... There's no replacement for displacement.

I agree also!

[ttocs]

damn maybe this thread is the reason I am thinkin about addin a third 10 if I can....