Car Stereo: Which Hits Harder -- One 12" Subwoofer or two 10" Subwoofers?

Learn which hits harder -- one 12" subwoofer or two 10" subwoofers -- in this car stereo video.

Video transcript:

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So what produces more volume, two 10-inch sub-woofers or one 12-inch sub-woofer? This is the age-old question. The truth is the more surface area you have, the more area you move and the more volume you have. So all other things considered equal — equal amplifier, same brand sub, same model — two 10s are going to be a lot louder than one 12 because they have a lot more surface area. However, there are plenty of 12-inch subs that, as a single unit, can produce a lot more volume than two 10s, but you're going to need a bigger amplifier and a higher-powered sub. Also, 12s and 10s produce completely different types of sounds. 10s are going to be punchy and 12s are going to be boom-y. Also you're going to have to consider the enclosure these speakers are in. If a 10-inch sub is in a vented enclosure, it's going to give a boom-ier, deeper sound. If you have a sealed enclosure, it's going to be tight. If you brings subs down to something even smaller like an 8, it's going to be even punchier. Taking all these variables into account, all things considered equal, two 10s are going to be louder than one 12.

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[JSANTOYO1]

its about 80% enclosure and 20% power

slot/ported FTMFW

[BassNeptune]

and what makes you so special sir

[Cashdollar2009]

This was actually good, except for the punchy/boomy comparison. Though, the thiele small parameters lean towards that generalization, application can completely crush this theory.

[SXSic]

lol this guy obviously doesnt design boxes... I could take a cheap 8 and squeeze a 140 out of it at 40hz while staying under the budget for one of a 12" alpine type Rs (with amp!) , and I mean just raw driver, about 200 dollars. Now the reason I make these high claims is that no matter what your woofer size is, the main thing you need to watch for is how your driver models in that enclosure type before you build it that way you know if you can milk everything that drivers worth. Happy bassing :)

[SXSic]

@tonysmar2 a pair of obsidian audio 10s (special order as 10s, about 140 or so each) in the right box would give the JL guys a run for their money.

[lwisdawg]

@gotbass21 he said all things equal witch includes enclosure and power...

[tonysmar2]

try JL 12W7 vs 2.. 10s xD

[stormwalker100]

but my 21 is louder than two ten inch and a 12 :3

[gotbass21]

hahaha haha two 10' s louder then one 12 maybe. its all about the enclosure ! the vehicle the supplied power and tunning.

[1Pueblito]

good video