I have 2 types of subs, what ones will be better??

[nicko]

Basically i have 2 types of subs.

number one is;



Number two is;



1000W lightning audio ported sub box

The amp is a brand new pioneer 800W mono block;



In my VT what set up will be better. im pretty much jst after a decent stereo that i can turn up and party 2 so if anyone has an suggestion or has these subs please post.

Cheers,

M5VT2

[azzfox]

try both and decide which sounds best to you

[dufus]

try both and decide which sounds best to you

I agree, that will always be the best way.

[nicko]

yeh i would if i could, i just have a 100% stock vt stereo right now and i wont be installing one for a few months, so i will jst c wot people say and sell the other 1

[azzfox]

well we will need more specs.

the two pioneers are sealed yeah? they will generally have a tighter sound over ported. but ported is more efficient and depending on tuning can play lower. all comes down to your taste in music and what your looking for.

[nicko]

yes the pioneers are sealed, this is wot it says on the back of each pioneer sub;



i like dance music; drum and bass, house, techno. and hip hop.

i will buy a cd/dvd touchscreen head unit for i get around to it

[azzfox]

ok so the pioneers are 400wrms @ 4ohm each. if the amp can put out 800wrms @ 2ohm then they would suit the amp nicely.

what about the lightening audio sub? im assuming thats 1000w max? need more info.

for your style of music I would go ported. but even so you might prefer sealed.

[nicko]

SpecificationsDescription Value Size12"Impedance4-OhmsPower Handling150 Watts RMS
750 Watts Max.Motor Size40 oz. magnetVoice Coil2"Speaker ConnectorSpade terminalMounting Depth4-15/16"Recommended Sealed Enclosure1.25 cu.ft.
(35.4 liters)Recommended Vented EnclosureN/ATuning Frequency (vented)N/AShipping WeightN/A
these are the spec on the lighning audio sub

[azzfox]

where did you get 1000w from? its only 750w max but doesnt really mean much anyway.

what are the power figures of the amp?

[nicko]

Maximum Power Output Maximum power output (EIAJ) @ 14.4V 500 Watts x 1(4ohms)or 800 Watts x 1 (2ohms) Continuous Power Output - Watts RMS @14.4V 20~240Hz into 4 ohms 250WRMS x 1 (0.5%) @14.4V 20~240Hz into 2 ohms 360W x 1 (0.8%) Specifications and Features RCA and Speaker Level Input Bass Boost : 50 Hz, 0/+6/+12dB LPF (Low Pass Filter) : 40~240Hz, -12dB/oct. Load Impedance : 2 ohms ~ 8 ohms Amplifier Fuse Rating : 30 Amps x 2
amp specs

[azzfox]

the pioneer subs would get 360wrms @ 2 ohm. the subs are rated at 400wrms EACH so it would be greatly underpowered.

the option audio sub would get a maximum of 250wrms @ 4ohm. the sub is rated at 150wrms.

its always better to overpower then underpower. I would go the option audio sub if you dont want to buy another amp.

set the gain correctly and overpowering wont be a problem.

[nicko]

no worries, thanks for the help azzfox, apreciate it

i will c how much i can grab another mono block for

[1991_Vn2nV]

Definitely go the Pioneers, much better branded sub than the Lightning Audio's even if they are made by Rockford Fosgate.