RSD vs RSDC (subwoofers)

Keltern · Post by **Keltern** » Sat Jan 24, 2009 10:41 am

Hi there!

I've become somewhat bored with my two Hertz 10" subwoofers, and I'm therefor looking for something a little bit bigger i can "squeeze" into my boot.

Both the RSD 12" and the RSDC 12" has caught my attention.. The RSD because of it's good reviews and the RSDC because of the even better ones. But I still have a couple of questions, or perhaps they're more general wonderings at that...

Is the Competition worth the extra cash? I'm considering buying two and run a 60-65 liter (2.1-2.3 ft³) or so cabinet, sealed. So I'm wondering, would I be better off buying two RSD's (they're low priced in comparison to the comp.) or one Competition?

The price of the two subs are at such levels (here in norway at least) that I can buy two RSD's for the price of one Comp. But price isn't everything, I guess...

Any words of advice for a guy who wants a bit more punch and clarity?

PS: I listen to all kinds of music, though it doesn't necessarily consist of too much classical, jazz or blues when I'm driving.

Edit: And I'm sorry if this topic has been well discussed earlier. I just wasn't capable of finding a relevant thread.

Post by **Rold Gold** » Sat Jan 24, 2009 10:50 am

I'd say grab a couple RSdC's. The RSd's are a good woofer too. What are you planning to run them with? If ya read around here alittle, you'll find that we've put them into all sorts of enclosures. The RSd's like around 1.5+cubes each.

fordtough1 · Post by **fordtough1** » Sat Jan 24, 2009 10:51 am

Welcome to the Phorum!

The RSD woofers are going to need more space than what you are talking about. In a sealed cabinet they like about 1.8 cubic feet apiece. I don't have any experience with the RSDC woofers, but from what I've heard they are better in a smaller cabinet.

I run two RSD 12's in a sealed box that is about 3.2 cubic feet, and it is probably a little small honestly. That being said, the RSD woofers are great, they sound good, and get very low.

I hope to try out the RSDC line soon though.

Hope this helps.

EDIT: dammit Harold you type too fast

Post by **Rold Gold** » Sat Jan 24, 2009 10:53 am

I know that 1 guy here has a single RSD in a 2cube box and likes it.

Post by **stipud** » Sat Jan 24, 2009 11:13 am

I had two RSD 12's before my single RSDC 12. I do prefer the RSDC. It seems to be just as loud (if not louder), and requires much less airspace. It gets just as low, but is a bit tighter and more musical at higher octaves.

A single RSDC 12 will love 1-1.25cuft, whereas a single RSD sounds best with 1.25-2.

Keltern · Post by **Keltern** » Sat Jan 24, 2009 11:17 am

FuzzyHoNutz wrote:I'd say grab a couple RSdC's. The RSd's are a good woofer too. What are you planning to run them with? If ya read around here alittle, you'll find that we've put them into all sorts of enclosures. The RSd's like around 1.5+cubes each.

The only problem with choosing TWO Comps are the price. If I chose to do so, it'd cost me about 860 dollars, and that kind of cash isn't something easily coughed up at the moment!

One of them on the other hand..

The amp isn't something I'd brag about, but is capable of pushing quite a bit of power, but is more than likely to be replaced by a class ab amp, perhaps a Helix or a old PG if I can get a hold of one..

I have a couple of other subs that I've tried out in my car (1990 Audi Coupe Quattro), including an old JBL-woofer, which is a 12". This shook my intestines quite a bit, but something definitely didn't sound right.

So, should I forget about the RSD's and focus on the Comp then? I can start off with one of them, and buy a second one if I need it and when the cash is available..

Keltern · Post by **Keltern** » Sat Jan 24, 2009 11:22 am

stipud wrote:I had two RSD 12's before my single RSDC 12. I do prefer the RSDC. It seems to be just as loud (if not louder), and requires much less airspace. It gets just as low, but is a bit tighter and more musical at higher octaves.

A single RSDC 12 will love 1-1.25cuft, whereas a single RSD sounds best with 1.25-2.

Sounds like a more than good enough reason for me to look away from the RSD, even if it's low priced.

Post by **Rold Gold** » Sat Jan 24, 2009 11:27 am

I'll bet ya could get one from here in the states sent to ya for WAY less that $400. If ya need, I'd be willing to help ya out. Ebay has them for roughly $150 shipped for a single or about $280 for a pair shipped. You send me the $$$ to my Paypal, I buy the woofers and have them shipped to me and then I can send them to you via USPS. If ya want to that is.

I guess the curency exchange rate would play a factor aswell.

Post by **kg1961** » Sat Jan 24, 2009 11:28 am

why don't you just buy one rsdc and get someone from the US to ship it to you ??
it should be some were around 225 US for it shipped ? I don't know what your dollar is worth but its allot less than 860
I thinking of the same sub in my bmw small box sealed
keep the info coming boys!!!

Keltern · Post by **Keltern** » Sat Jan 24, 2009 11:51 am

The thought if importing a sub has crossed my mind, at least in this case because of the insane price on the product compared to the one you have "over there".

I know I live in a expensive country, but this is just ridiculous!

I checked out the price on ebay now, which is.. well.. low!

Edit: A few things worries me when it comes to ordering from the states though, because the freight-charge often becomes much more than the product itself (and this is a sub, so it's quite heavy), and in addition to that we have high toll-charges.

Suddenly the product isn't as low priced anymore, and possible errors on the product becomes expensive to deal with... Too expensive.

Post by **kg1961** » Sat Jan 24, 2009 11:53 am

if I lived in the US I would help you
I don't know if I am going to get one
but would love to hear more info on these subs

Keltern · Post by **Keltern** » Sat Jan 24, 2009 12:20 pm

As mentioned: A few things worries me when it comes to ordering from the states though, because the freight-charge often becomes much more than the product itself (and this is a sub, so it's quite heavy), and in addition to that we have high toll-charges.

Suddenly the product isn't as low priced anymore, and possible errors on the product becomes expensive to deal with... Too expensive.

But thanks a bunch for the offers on helping me out, I'll think it over!

Grim0013 · Post by **Grim0013** » Sat Jan 24, 2009 4:24 pm

FuzzyHoNutz wrote:I'd say grab a couple RSdC's. The RSd's are a good woofer too. What are you planning to run them with? If ya read around here alittle, you'll find that we've put them into all sorts of enclosures. The RSd's like around 1.5+cubes each.

Interesting. I may have to abort my plan of replacing the XS12 that I have in 1.1 ft^3 sealed in my Jeep with a Rsd12. I was basing the plan on the recommendation of .78 for SPL and 1.2 ft^3 for SQ that PG put in the manual. Or were you guys talking about ported?

Post by **fuzzysnuggleduck** » Sat Jan 24, 2009 4:29 pm

You can use shipping quotes on the various sites to figure out how much it might cost to ship it from the USA (Harold is in Portland for instance). An RSdC is about 21lbs. shipping.

I'm getting my two RSdC's from Harold soon! I'm psyched.

Post by **Rold Gold** » Sat Jan 24, 2009 4:37 pm

Should be there like wednesday I hope Ryan.

fordtough1 · Post by **fordtough1** » Sat Jan 24, 2009 6:59 pm

Grim0013 wrote:
FuzzyHoNutz wrote:I'd say grab a couple RSdC's. The RSd's are a good woofer too. What are you planning to run them with? If ya read around here alittle, you'll find that we've put them into all sorts of enclosures. The RSd's like around 1.5+cubes each.
Interesting. I may have to abort my plan of replacing the XS12 that I have in 1.1 ft^3 sealed in my Jeep with a Rsd12. I was basing the plan on the recommendation of .78 for SPL and 1.2 ft^3 for SQ that PG put in the manual. Or were you guys talking about ported?

No that is sealed volume. I had a single in a 1.8 cube enclosure bridged on a ti1000.2 and it sounded great. The enclosure you're talking about would be a bit small at 1.1 cubes.

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