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Old 07-26-02, 08:13 PM
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One 10", or two 8"s?

which setup would provide deeper, more powerfull bass, and generally be a "better" setup? one 10" sub, or two 8" subs? lets say both setups utilize fairly top-of-the-line amps, head units, etc.
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I use to have 4 8"s in an isoberic box and people constantly thought I had 15s. If the 8"s are powerful enough and are installed in a professionaly built box, they will sound better than a 10"
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Many factors apply but 2 8-inch drivers have over 20% greater piston area than a single 10-inch. Creating low frequencies is all about moving air. Also, smaller drivers will typically have less overhang and will react more quickly to signal changes -- of course box design plays a larger role....

I say go with 2 8" in a sealed or iso-baric box.
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I agree! They will sound better than one ten incher.
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3 8 w6s on 600 watts is perfect
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2 10s in a bandpass box
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To answer your question, I agree with everyone else, 2 8s are better than 1 10.
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I say 2 10's!!! Look at Alpine's Type S subs, those pound hard!




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