Subs sounding strained?

neverman · Post by **neverman** » Fri Apr 17, 2009 12:21 pm

One 12 or two?

Two 10's or one 12?

Would the 10's leave me wanting more ooomph?

thedeal7235 · Post by **thedeal7235** » Fri Apr 17, 2009 12:23 pm

i ,imho, say 2 10s, or one 12, i dont remember the exact amount max wattage on a zpa0.5?, but ive got 1400 to my 2 10 rsdc-

Post by **stipud** » Fri Apr 17, 2009 12:40 pm

How much space do you have? What's your current box?

neverman · Post by **neverman** » Sat Apr 18, 2009 6:36 pm

I'll go measure.

Ok, back... Approx 32x14x15tall currently. External measurements of course, 3/4"mdf I'm pretty sure.

Why'd you want to know Stipud?

neverman · Post by **neverman** » Thu Apr 23, 2009 11:10 pm

Still seeking wisdom... ack!

Post by **stipud** » Fri Apr 24, 2009 7:16 am

If your box has square corners, your total box volume is 3 cuft...
http://bcae1.com/spboxnew2.htm

That's enough for two RSDC 12's, and then some! That's a HUGE box for your SS-10's... is it ported? Otherwise I think it's double the size that they need.

neverman · Post by **neverman** » Sat Apr 25, 2009 6:50 am

Not ported. Hmm, I said huge... but I didn't mean it. Maybe I should drop some weight and go smaller with a pair of 10's or a single 12. I still don't know which would sound and hit better between those two options? Be better powered with my current amp?

Post by **stipud** » Sat Apr 25, 2009 8:30 am

With a ZPA 0.5 I might lean towards a pair of subs, because they rock on 500w. I think you should just cut bigger holes in your current box and go with two 12's

But if you want to go smaller, two 10's would be quite respectable as well.