Are 2 12s louder than 1 15?

More surface area than 1 15. So that makes 2 12 louder than 1 15.
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Are two subs louder than one?

It will be more powerfull, maybe +3dB, which may or may not be noticeable. But, it will create a better sound in your area. Two subs compared to one usually eliminate any dead spots you may have in your room. The bass should be smoother and more balanced, while being slightly louder and easier to feel.
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Which is better 12 or 15 inch subwoofer?

The answer to the question of whether 15 inch subwoofers have better base than 12 inch subs is not an easy one to answer. The fact is, “better” is a personal opinion. 15 inch subwoofers are larger and displace more air than 12 inch subwoofers do, so the 12 in will have a crisper, sharper sound than the larger ones.
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Is it better to have 1 or 2 subwoofers?

The answer to this question is typically yes, assuming you're comparing one vs. two subs of the exact same brand and model #. In almost all circumstances, installing multiple subwoofers in your theater room will yield significantly better and smoother bass response across a wider listening area due to modal averaging.
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Is it better to bridge your subs?

it won't matter which way you wire it. It would be slightly better to bridge even though the power is not increased. There are some minor sq issues that can be eliminated running multiple subs mono instead of stereo.
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Should I Install Two 12" Subs or One 15" Sub? | Car Audio Q



Do you really need 2 subs?

Dual subwoofers will greatly increase the available system headroom, providing greater dynamic range, reduced output compression, lower distortion, and less potential for overdrive artifacts. In short, running duals will give you cleaner, more accurate bass at extreme drive levels.
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What size subwoofer hits hardest?

What size subwoofer hits the hardest? 15 inch subwoofers will hit the hardest. Since they are so big they will deliver the deepest bass and also you need a big car to house one because they take up a lot of space typically they are installed in large trucks and SUV's.
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What size subwoofer has the deepest bass?

What size subwoofer is best for bass? The bigger size of the subwoofer the better bass you're getting however you're losing space. So by far the best choice in subwoofer size for the best bass is 12 inches. These woofers deliver the best bass without taking up too much space.
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Are 15 inch subwoofers good?

A 15-inch subwoofer lets you enjoy a more immersive sound experience compared to your normal speakers. Play loud music without distortion. In stock car systems, the woofers in your speakers might experience some trouble keeping up with the tweeters and mid drivers when you play music at high volumes.
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Do 10 or 12 subs hit harder?

But, generally speaking, given adequate power, the two 10" subs will sound a little cleaner and punch harder because their combined cone surface area yields more sound pressure. The single 12" sub, however, may sound a little deeper.
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Is it okay to stack subwoofers?

What Stacking Subwoofers Does. The only benefit to stacking subwoofers is simple – greater output. When you put one subwoofer on top of the other, you effectively increase the output (volume). In your room, that equates to about a 6dB increase in volume.
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What makes subwoofer hit harder?

One of the most popular ways is to add filters or phase shifters to your subwoofer. You can also make minor upgrades to your subwoofer to make it hit harder. Change the small cone in front of the subwoofer, change the voice coil or get a new enclosure for the subwoofer.
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Do subs get louder over time?

Do Subwoofers Get Louder as They Break-In? Yes! It's important to remember that break-in always sounds different than your speakers will after they are broken in, but if you take care of them and listen during this process then you can achieve fantastic results.
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How long do you break in subwoofers?

We suggest 20-24 hours for a solid break in time. You can set it with a good clean signal overnight. Once this is done you are ready to install and be on your way.
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How many watts is a 15 inch sub?

Gravity Gravity 15 Inch 3200-Watt Car Audio Subwoofer high quality speakers, among others. Some features of Gravity 15 Inch 3200-Watt Car Audio Subwoofer are: *Dual 4 Ohm Voice Coil Configuration - 15" Sub (2 Subwoofers). *Peak Power: 1600 Watts each RMS power: 800 watts each.
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What subwoofer has best sound quality?

  1. 1 Rockford Fosgate P300. ...
  2. 2 MTX Audio Terminator Series TNE212D. ...
  3. 3 JL Audio 10W6v3-D4 10″ 600W Dual 4-Ohm Car Subwoofer. ...
  4. 4 Orion HCCA12 12″ Car Subwoofer 2000 Watts. ...
  5. 5 Rockville RVB12. ...
  6. 6 Kicker 44DCWC122 12″ 1200W Car Audio Subwoofer. ...
  7. 7 Dual Electronics BP1204. ...
  8. 8 Rockville RWS12CA.
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Is a 10 or 12 inch sub Better?

If you want a basic subwoofer that gives you accurate bass without distortion and doesn't require too much space, go for a 10″ subwoofer. If, however, you want something with a bit more power and deeper bass response, then the 12″ might be better for you.
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What is the hardest hitting shallow 12 inch subwoofer?

The hardest hitting shallow mount subwoofer is the Rockford Fosgate R2S-1X12 R2 Shallow Prime Single 12-Inch Subwoofer Enclosure.
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What size subwoofer sounds best?

The safest bet is a large sub with a lot of power. You're much better off running a big sub at "4" than a small sub at "10." If you want the best sound, multiple subs, in different locations in a room (or even just in the corners), almost always sound better and more realistic than a single sub.
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What size sub is best for rock?

8″ Subwoofers – The smaller the woofer the faster, more responsive and punchier it is. An 8″ woofer can keep up with faster paced music like heavy rock, double bass and fast paced electronic. It's a great choice for those who enjoy soft and light bass.
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Which subwoofer is best for bass?

10 Best Car Subwoofers for DEEP Bass
  • Rockford Fosgate T3S2-19 19″ Subwoofer.
  • Kicker CompC 10 Inch.
  • MTX Audio Terminator TNE212D Dual 12″ Subwoofers.
  • Rockford Fosgate P300-12 Subwoofer.
  • JL Audio 10TW3-D4 10″ Shallow Mount Subwoofer.
  • Rockville RW10CA Low Profile 10″ Subwoofer.
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Are subwoofers mono?

When connecting a subwoofer, e.g. to a home theatre system, there are usually one or more outputs for active subwoofers. Sub-outputs are usually only 1 Phono RCA connector, as the signal is mono, also called the LFE channel, which makes up X. 1 in the naming of a 5.1 or 7.1 surround setup.
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Are 3 subwoofers better than 2?

The ideal solution will always be matched, identical subwoofers being sent a matched, identical signal. Generally speaking, 3 subs will sound better than 2. It's more likely the third sub will even out the room response than it will cancel out the other subs.
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How do I get more bass out of my subwoofer?

The basic steps in tuning a car audio system with a subwoofer amp are:
  1. Turn the subwoofer amp gain all the way down, turn the low-pass filter all the way up, and turn the bass boost off.
  2. Turn the head unit on and set all of the tone controls to their middle settings.
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