Help me decide - 2 10" subs or 2 12" subs

[shundal]

I currently have a Jl Audio stealthbox in my 07 tahoe, but want to change it up and move my subs to the rear, since i don't have a third row. I can't decide if i want to go with 2 10" subs or 2 12"s. I am more into sound quality rather than crazy bass. I listen to about a 50/50 mix of alternative and hip hop. I am going to go sealed enclosure. Does anyone have any suggestions of what would be best? i am not running running crazy power to them, i have an Audison Mono Amp running 400 watts RMS, and am looking at either JL Audio W3 series or RE Audio SRX Series Subs.

Any help would be greatly appreciated!

 

[puckhead]

I really like the W3s, dont have them, but if I ever switch my set up it would be those. Since you dont have a third row, i say go with the 12's personally. Unless you have some other stuff back there regularly that takes up a lot of room

 

[emann_01]

I will always be a HUGE fan of JL. I have never owned one a product of JL that has let me down...(knock on wood)

 

[shundal]

Thanks guys. I'm pretty partial to JL as well, i've been using their stuff for a few years now and have been very happy with it. I think im set on the 2 12's. I never have anything in my trunk, so room isn't a big deal. I heard some good stuff about RE Audio form some local installers, so just though it would see if anyone has used them.

 

[felixgun]

i'm actually thinking of getting a stealth enclosure myself. How'd the JL Stealthbox work for you? I just bought a JL Audio 250/1 and am currently on the hunt for the right enclosure for my 08 tahoe and considered this an option. Just wondering why you are switching it up...

 

[blueflamed03]

I have a single Kicker Solobaric Classic 10", in .73 sealed...off 420 watts...two with 1000 would be nice.

 

[BabyHuey]

The w3's in 12's will be perfect for what i think your looking for. If space is an issue you could upgrade to a single w6 aswell for a little more umph and similar bass. Or jsut uprade to a 1000/1 off two w6's. w6's are an amazing sub for output and sq

 

[shundal]

i'm actually thinking of getting a stealth enclosure myself. How'd the JL Stealthbox work for you? I just bought a JL Audio 250/1 and am currently on the hunt for the right enclosure for my 08 tahoe and considered this an option. Just wondering why you are switching it up...

I like the JL Stealthbox. the 250/1 is a perfect combo for this sub. I have no complaints with it. It offers clean, tight bass. The reason i am changing is i prefer building my own custom sub enclosure in the back that i can customize to my liking. I bought my tahoe with the stealthbox in it, and was actually very impressed with its performance. It is a pricey option however, i believe around $600.

Once i finish my setup, i will probably put mine for sale, if your interested send me a PM.

---------- Post added at 08:32 PM ---------- Previous post was at 07:50 PM ----------

I have a single Kicker Solobaric Classic 10", in .73 sealed...off 420 watts...two with 1000 would be nice.

I had two 10' solobaric L7's in my old m3, but i gave them to my little cousin. 2 of them in the back of the tahoe would be insane. Those subs can get deep!

---------- Post added at 08:35 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:32 PM ----------

The w3's in 12's will be perfect for what i think your looking for. If space is an issue you could upgrade to a single w6 aswell for a little more umph and similar bass. Or jsut uprade to a 1000/1 off two w6's. w6's are an amazing sub for output and sq

Thanks for the suggestion. I think the 12 w3v3 will be a good choice. Space isn't an issue, since i dont have a 3rd row and i hardly use my trunk. I'll have some free time in a couple weeks after finals and ill get started on this.

 

[NASTY GM]

I have three 12" W3's that fit perfect back there.

 

[VikingFan]

I'm partial to 10's for a few reasons. They seem to be a little tighter, cover the gap between mids and subs a little better and still are capable of getting very loud and very low with a little less space. Just my humble opinion. I didn't have the room to put in a box, though I'm certain I wouldn't have done that even if I did have the room. I just finished this in my 07 Yukon and couldn't be happier.

http://tahoeyukonforum.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=7099&d=1290967529

http://tahoeyukonforum.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=7100&d=1290967560

By the way, I agree on JL. I had 3 10W6 way back in the day (1995 or so) and I LOVED them. So did the thieves that kept trying to steal them but they never made off with them.