10 or 12 inch subs???

i want one of the higher end eclipse subs... any ideas on which one i should go with? but my question is should i get 2 10s or 1 12? i want some good bass, but 2 12s are too heavy and i don't want to buy an amp big enough to push those. so i was leaning more towards 1 12? anyone think 2 10s are better? thanks!

Originally posted by JRuner1
i want one of the higher end eclipse subs... any ideas on which one i should go with? but my question is should i get 2 10s or 1 12? i want some good bass, but 2 12s are too heavy and i don't want to buy an amp big enough to push those. so i was leaning more towards 1 12? anyone think 2 10s are better? thanks!

the 2 10" have more cone area over the 1 12" so 2 10" is louder. but the 12" may play lower notes...i would opt for the 2 10" though..

thanks, any more opinions? in case it matters i have a 96 civic coupe

For great sound quality and bigger pound, the 2 10's is a good choice because you do have more cone area (2x10": 157.0796 in^2 vs. 1 12": 113.0973 in^2... almost 40% increase in cone area). I'm not exactly sure as to how that translatea to decibels or sound pressure level but, it is a considerable amount to notice a difference. However, just make sure you feed these puppies enough juicy-juice. http://forums.off-topic.net/images/smilies/biggthumpup.gif

Originally posted by xivera
I'm not exactly sure as to how that translatea to decibels or sound pressure
1. Double the wattage
2. Double the cone area
3. Double the excursion (amount the woofer moves in and out)

= 3dB gain

Thats a general rule of thumb and cant be applied all the time. But if you want good bass, do what everyone is suggesting and go with two tens. I was gonna go with two tens, till I decided it wasnt over the top.., then I decided on, ah crap forgot cant tell you guys yet :devil:

i have 1 eclipse 15', have u listened to those? it plays extremely deep and still hits really sharply, not cloudy like most 15's. i never wanted a 15 till i heard this one, now its my fav sub ive ever had! 2 10's would prob hit harder, but its not gonna play as deeply.

Originally posted by sparq

1. Double the wattage
2. Double the cone area
3. Double the excursion (amount the woofer moves in and out)

= 3dB gain

Thats a general rule of thumb and cant be applied all the time. But if you want good bass, do what everyone is suggesting and go with two tens. I was gonna go with two tens, till I decided it wasnt over the top.., then I decided on, ah crap forgot cant tell you guys yet :devil:
Ya... I was gonna say, "... about 3dB." I was about to go strictly by the numbers but, I got lazy. :D

Anyway... spill! You don't leave people hangin, do ya! :devil: :finger:

i used to have 2 10" subs in my crx, but after ahwile i just got tired of em, not enough bass and sounds for me, so i went upto the the 2 12" and i am much happier now, although its a pain in the ass if i gotta get something from the spare tire well:(

Alright thanks a lot all. well it looks like i'll be getting to 10 inch eclipse. i've heard them before and they pound hard! they sound really good. so i should be happy with them. any more opinions would be nice and if anyone knows good model numbers for 10 inch eclipse that would help too. thanks again!

i have 4 twelves...and they are excessive..im prolly gonna sell em (someone said they'll give me 800 for my entire setup, 4 twelves, 1600w amp, cap, box)
so i'll sell em, replace em with a couple/few 10s" probably...10s hit quicker