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Sub choices
Posted: Thu Apr 27, 2006 9:28 am
by dwn2rth
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.
Posted: Thu Apr 27, 2006 9:33 am
by Bwcad1
no to the mtx and the polk momos or the d3s are decent i would go with the d3s though.
Posted: Thu Apr 27, 2006 9:36 am
by dwn2rth
What do you hear in each one or what stands out as a no go?
Posted: Thu Apr 27, 2006 9:39 am
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?
Posted: Thu Apr 27, 2006 9:40 am
by Bwcad1
type r would be my favrite excellent potential for spl mtx has become a shitty company with shitty practices.
Posted: Thu Apr 27, 2006 9:47 am
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?
Posted: Thu Apr 27, 2006 9:51 am
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
Posted: Thu Apr 27, 2006 9:55 am
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....
Posted: Thu Apr 27, 2006 9:56 am
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.
Posted: Thu Apr 27, 2006 9:57 am
by dwn2rth
I'm actually going for both in all reality SQ with great SPL