I was wondering, if you push the front of one sub, and it's much harder to push in then a sub about the same specs, would that mean it'll hit harder? I'd test that out myself, but I don't have the subs to do it with, yet.
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Swez on 08/10/2003 21:58:11
If you want subs to hit harder, drop one on your foot from 3 feet height. If you can still walk... try dropping another from 6 feet height on other foot... call EMS before you try the latter. Can tell which sub hits harder by the damge to either foot. Use your buddy's subs and your buddy's feet if you wish.... but still call EMS. j/k
OK, all wise cracks aside, the cone pressure is not a reliable test of what you mentioned. Looking at the specs, we see power handling, sensitivity, size of voice coil and a heavy duty motor/suspension system.
The goal is to move large amount of air in a sub application. The further the cone can travel back and forth in its basket system, the more air it will push. The term commonly used is X-max. The larger the X-max numerical value, the more bass this sub will reproduce, along with the amount of power it takes to reach X-max.
The enclosure is also a very important part of the system. Get that wrong, and any great sub can sound terrible, Get it right... a cheap sub can sound pretty good.
BTW: Subs are normally stiff out of the box and noy broken in yet. The spider is very stiff as will be the surround to a degree. Once the sub has had time to break in, it gets a bit easier to drive the cone.
Do you have any budget in mind, size of amp and how much space is available for you installing sub(s)?
Swez
Relax_The_Mind on 08/11/2003 06:19:16
haha a wise crack from swez... this is good stuff...
RTM
Swez on 08/11/2003 14:44:00
Well, we can all have a lttle fun here from time to time right?
But seriously, it's not just the sub that matters.... it the box, amp power avialable and install that makes all the difference.
A good system is comprised of:
20% equipment used (you have to come up with this one)
80% install know how (we can help you most here)
Just be smart and draw on the collective experience of what others have done successfully in both areas. You will save time, money and many headaches if you do.
Swez
Replies (3)
Swez on 08/10/2003 21:58:11
If you want subs to hit harder, drop one on your foot from 3 feet height. If you can still walk... try dropping another from 6 feet height on other foot... call EMS before you try the latter. Can tell which sub hits harder by the damge to either foot. Use your buddy's subs and your buddy's feet if you wish.... but still call EMS. j/k
OK, all wise cracks aside, the cone pressure is not a reliable test of what you mentioned. Looking at the specs, we see power handling, sensitivity, size of voice coil and a heavy duty motor/suspension system.
The goal is to move large amount of air in a sub application. The further the cone can travel back and forth in its basket system, the more air it will push. The term commonly used is X-max. The larger the X-max numerical value, the more bass this sub will reproduce, along with the amount of power it takes to reach X-max.
The enclosure is also a very important part of the system. Get that wrong, and any great sub can sound terrible, Get it right... a cheap sub can sound pretty good.
BTW: Subs are normally stiff out of the box and noy broken in yet. The spider is very stiff as will be the surround to a degree. Once the sub has had time to break in, it gets a bit easier to drive the cone.
Do you have any budget in mind, size of amp and how much space is available for you installing sub(s)?
Swez
Relax_The_Mind on 08/11/2003 06:19:16
haha a wise crack from swez... this is good stuff...
RTM
Swez on 08/11/2003 14:44:00
Well, we can all have a lttle fun here from time to time right?
But seriously, it's not just the sub that matters.... it the box, amp power avialable and install that makes all the difference.
A good system is comprised of:
20% equipment used (you have to come up with this one)
80% install know how (we can help you most here)
Just be smart and draw on the collective experience of what others have done successfully in both areas. You will save time, money and many headaches if you do.
Swez
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