Aq,fi,dd

 

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Username: Deadrabit

Post Number: 535
Registered: Jun-07
alright for like the 3rd time i am going to post an other thread on this.

for a pair of 18s powered by an aq 2200.

i was about to order a pair of BLs but i emailed AQ to see what they had to say on how the 2 compare.
this is what they said
"The HDC318 is more comparable to the DD9518. The HDC3 series is more comparable to the fully loaded Fi BTL. We don't charge extra for options on our subs. They come with all the options. "

now i know that some of the options that fi has i dont want but some i do.

the BL has a higher senitivity but i don't see the xmas on the hdc3s

is the aq really just all out better than the bl?
better and cheaper?
or r they just trying to sell more stuff
 

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Username: Bestmankind

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Registered: Oct-05
to tell you the truth, you can't lose with either. go with what your heart tells you.

hope that was helpful.
 

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Username: Jakeyplaysbass

St. Louis, MO / ASU

Post Number: 2994
Registered: Jul-05
First off the DD9518 would kill any of those subs.

Ive never heard the BLs but i have heard a fully loaded BTL 15 and 18. Neither impressed me to be honest, they are loud but the sq is pretty weak. I have only heard one HDC12 it was a great IMO for the price but still not the best out there. If you want to get an FI product i would stick to the Q...
 

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Username: Bonhamd

TC, MI USA

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Registered: Nov-07
the BL and the HDC cannot handle close to what the 9518 can

the 9518 is a beast
 

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Username: Hittin1

Lake Charles, La. United States

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Registered: May-07
9518 if it in your budget.. Probably one of the strongest subs on the market..
 

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Username: Nd4spd18

Northwest PA

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9518

HDC18

BTL

in that order IMO
 

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Username: Dlavante

Tigard, Or USA

Post Number: 116
Registered: Feb-07
buut for the price you cant go wrong with the hdc3.. $618 for 2 18"s shipped

but the 9518 is a monsta i tell ya
 

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Username: Jkidder

Worlds gunna end, In 2012

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im not a fan of the hdc3 for so many reasons but i think in this case it is your best bet.

2 18" hdc3's would rip one 9518... on ANY power.


the cisco kid
 

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Username: Hdubb

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LOL the btl will handle waaayyyy more power then what you guys think. look at troy he runs 4k to each of his. they handle it no problem. and I would put money on a hdc with alum coils against a stock 9518g any day.


honestly you don't have enough power for anything but the bl s or maybe even some sx 18s. I think some mach5 ixls would be a good option as well. but im not 100% sure if they make them in 18s =( also look at the aa havocs. if you wanted a a more lil spl setup lacking a little sq maybe roll with 2 alpha 18s.

does dd make the 3500 in a 18? that would alsp be a good choice imo
 

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Username: Gibsonguy

Storrs, CT USA

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Registered: May-08
9518 for sure if its in your budget. and my second choice would be the aq.
 

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Username: Chevyfan502

AQ HDC315Elemental De...

Post Number: 127
Registered: May-06
just run one HDC318....and i know prolly most of u know, but DJ owns AQ and his son owns DD...i talk to DJ all the time and he says for the most part anything u can do with a 95 u can do with a HDC...and for sheer size comparison the 95 is only heavier by a few pounds...i forget exactly...340oz magnet vs 405 i think...so around 4lbs.....and HDC over 35...cheaper and out performs...like ya'll said like a 95
 

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Username: Deadrabit

Post Number: 537
Registered: Jun-07
guys i am only running ONE aq2200.
blt is out of my price range

its either BL or HDC

BL has higher xmas and sensitivy...
so with the power i have how would an HDC be better?
other than price?
 

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Username: Deadrabit

Post Number: 538
Registered: Jun-07
i don't see how the hdc is any better than the BL ...
if the hdc3 is better! SOME ONE PLEASE TELL ME Y AND HOW!
i want to make a smart buy
 

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Username: Hdubb

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you know it already soundzs like you want the bl. so just get it.
 

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Username: Deadrabit

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Registered: Jun-07
but if the hdc3 is just as good or better i would love to get them! it would save me a tone of money....
i am thinking hdc3s now..
but y r they better?
 

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Username: Bestmankind

Post Number: 21612
Registered: Oct-05
i strongly doubt the people that said hdc3 is better have experience with both subs.

like i said you can't lose with either of the subs you mentioned. i would go with which ever is cheapest in price.
 

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Username: Bestmankind

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btw benjamin, have you considered running a pair of rd audio alpha? to me the sq of the alpha destroys all of the subs mentioned above and the output is ridiculous too. it gets LOUD!!! (((((BOOM))))) (((((BOOM)))))
 

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Username: Deadrabit

Post Number: 545
Registered: Jun-07
ya .. i would aready have that BL in my hands if those aq subs were not so cheap.
cheap is good

but the aq site says that the sensitivity of the hdc315s are 91.532 dB and the hdc18s are only 89.8 dB.

does this mean that the 15 inch hdcs are louder than the 18 inch hdcs?


i don't see the xmas that the hdc has.

the bl has a sensitivity of 92.6 i think
 

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Username: Frkkevin

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how many AQ subs have you seen blown?
 

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Username: Deadrabit

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Registered: Jun-07
i have not seen any AQ, or fi subs blown... other than on youtube. haha
ill look at those RDs.
SQL... not worried... spl . now thats what i need
 

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Username: Deadrabit

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the alphas are.... more money than i am worth. haha
 

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Username: Bestmankind

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you can get much better prices than what it states on the site. talk to kevin holden. you'll be surprised at the price they give you.
 

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Username: Chevyfan502

AQ HDC315Elemental De...

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Just because the HDC is cheaper doesnt mean is not as good, AQ uses some of the best parts and dont try to rip off the customers and make mad profit...they basically give a great product at a great deal, unlike some other companys like, for example american bass, they tried to copy the HDC's, but basically the only think they share (looks) is the cone and basket and the AB subs use lower quality coils along with other parts, but then slap a higher price on them...and a bl on 2200rms would definitely be pushing it...my friend has a bl on a 1200D and that would be much more suitable....with an HDC u can be versatile because of the very strong motor and run 1200rms, or 2200rms or more....also, the HDC might not be thee best low end monster, but it will still get plenty low and sound really good if u tune it to around 36hz, but still kills in SPL. Plus DJ is a great guy to deal with, great customer support.
 

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Username: Deadrabit

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ya... i think the aq is something made for higher hz.. the bl is more for lower hz. not a big difference really... higher spl with higher hz though
 

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Username: Visitor

Middleofnowhere, Minnesota USA

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oh my. the amount of fail in this thread is amazing.
 

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Username: The_image_dynamic

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x2
 

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Username: The_image_dynamic

San Diego, California

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And to anyone who doubts Visitor aka parkave, he is cool as fuck in chat and knows his shit.

Not to mention he knows and has owned alot of the older TC/SS/AP stuff before it was the flavor of the month.
 

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Username: Tatonka

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Upload
 

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Username: Visitor

Middleofnowhere, Minnesota USA

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in all seriousness? out of the above choices? aq. hd3c. they are all outstanding woofers in there own right, BUT aq is the clear leader in value/performance here. i would actually suggest the ixl 18, though, if the ohm load suits you.
 

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Username: Naledge503

Portland, Or

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Nice suggestion visitor. I feel Mach 5 gets left out of the conversations too much.
 

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Username: Visitor

Middleofnowhere, Minnesota USA

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i am a self proclamed m5 sack rider. mark is a GREAT guy, and his products are really top notch.
 

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Username: Hdubb

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eh its actually because mark has the funk...a funky ball of space tits from outer space...and because visitor likes drinking baileys from a shoe. fuzzy little man peach
 

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Username: Hdubb

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wtf? i mentioned the ixls before fuzzy little man peach. eh no one reads my posts anyways...fu.ck you guys
 

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Username: Visitor

Middleofnowhere, Minnesota USA

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well, isnt that cute.
 

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Username: Hdubb

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yes. very. :fyi: and you know what? i hope you talk to mark today and then maybe have good news for me. mr. water colors
 

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Username: Visitor

Middleofnowhere, Minnesota USA

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Registered: Jul-07
man, you really are as usefull as a dick flaored lollipop:fyi:
 

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Username: Visitor

Middleofnowhere, Minnesota USA

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will you carry my child?
 

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Username: Hdubb

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lol. as long as you buy me dinner and we listen to sting
 

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Username: Visitor

Middleofnowhere, Minnesota USA

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how does prince sound?
 

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Username: Naledge503

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wtf?
 

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Username: Hdubb

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i love prince. when i hear purple rain..i precipitate :fyi:
 

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Username: Visitor

Middleofnowhere, Minnesota USA

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well, that's a bit pretentious. i must say, 6 mexicans and a chinchilla. that is all.
 

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Username: Hdubb

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LOL. i love prince even more when heard through MACH 5 IXLS. it makes me feel like hes right there. in ma earz...making me feel adequete

i love mexican chinchillas
 

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Username: Visitor

Middleofnowhere, Minnesota USA

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its true. the lap dance is so much better when the stripper is crying.
 

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Username: Hdubb

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lmao.dont judge me.
 

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Username: Visitor

Middleofnowhere, Minnesota USA

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do you know how hard it is to drive a load of moo juice down i-95 while polishing the one eyed gopher to the "missing" picture on a milk carton?
 

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Username: Visitor

Middleofnowhere, Minnesota USA

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Registered: Jul-07
guess not. its a rough life.
 

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Username: Hurricanebr1an

Western Burbs of Chicago, IL Usa

Post Number: 572
Registered: Sep-07
^^^ umm...

"is the aq really just all out better than the bl?
better and cheaper?
or r they just trying to sell more stuff"

You run an Audioque amp and you are wondering about quality...go with the HDC over the BL.
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