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dwn2rth
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I am installing a Kendwood 4028 w/4volt pre, and kenwood 9152 sub amp 900rms and don't know which subs work best for this set up. Who would know this? I am looking at using a sealed box for either 2 12" Diamond Audio D3's or 2 12" Polk MM 400rms version or 2 15" MTX 5500-04......I like listening to R&B some rap but really like the deeper bass notes.
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Post by Bwcad1 »

no to the mtx and the polk momos or the d3s are decent i would go with the d3s though.
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What do you hear in each one or what stands out as a no go?
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Post by dwn2rth »

I asked an installer actually about going with some Alpine Type R 12's and he didn't think the Kenwood had enough power for it but really the RMS on those puppies is only 500 ea and i would think the Kenwood should kick em pretty good but I'm only a novice, any suggestions on what would be awesome, other than what I've mentioned?
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Post by Bwcad1 »

type r would be my favrite excellent potential for spl mtx has become a shitty company with shitty practices.
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Post by dwn2rth »

Last question and I really appreciate your advice. Is my kenwood 9152D enough power for 2 type R's or would the D3's be the best fit?
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Post by Bwcad1 »

that is just a thermal rating. so that really doesnt matter put it this way i have 4 subs eash with an rms of 900 but i put 2000 watts to each but i only do it for a short time. it boils down to whether or not you want sq or spl? although both do both really well. i know the type rs can get over 150s and i know 4 d3s that do over 157
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Post by dwn2rth »

I'm all about hearing the SQ especially with really deep bass notes and actually want those to be just as audible as the typical rap bass notes. The amp info was a bit over my head I suppose you won't know if it's enough power until you hook em up? i just want to make sure I don't under power the Type R's should I go with those. I've heard the D3's would be best for SQ....
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Post by Bwcad1 »

honestly there about the same in my book and to me there both incredible woofers. just because your not giving the type r full power doesnt mean its not gonna respond well i think this is a toss up just get whichever makes you feel better.
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Post by dwn2rth »

I'm actually going for both in all reality SQ with great SPL
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