DD 9515 or 9512
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Silver Member Username: Moey_gSydneyAustralia Post Number: 193 Registered: Oct-06 | Hey guys, havnt been on here in a while. I just need advice. I have the opportunity to buy a DD 9515 for $600 or a 9512 for $500. (I live in Australia so price difference is big between here and there... DD 9500 series usually sell here for ~$1000). Anyway, both subs can be wired to 1 ohm and I have 1500rms available. I listen to alot of dance music and occasionally some rap. Which will you recommend? Btw i will be upgrading from a CVR on 400rms and this sub had alot of trouble playing the higher frequencies in dance music. |
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Silver Member Username: Drant19DUB-C, TX Post Number: 801 Registered: Aug-07 | 15 will be louder just due to cone area |
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Silver Member Username: Moey_gSydneyAustralia Post Number: 194 Registered: Oct-06 | Yea i assumed that. But the main reason for the upgrade is due to the fact that i listen to dance music alot now and the bass sounds like crap on the 15" CVR. Would there be any difference between the 15" and the 12" in regards to dance music bass. |
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Platinum Member Username: Rovin1 15 = 149.1DBsTrinidad & T... Post Number: 13607 Registered: Jul-05 | with 1500wrms id say get the 3500 series instead .... |
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Silver Member Username: Moey_gSydneyAustralia Post Number: 195 Registered: Oct-06 | I am getting them second hand. These are the only 2 currently for sale. I can get more power later on. |
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Platinum Member Username: Rovin1 15 = 149.1DBsTrinidad & T... Post Number: 13609 Registered: Jul-05 | oh i see depends on if u got box space & how loud u really want to go ... |
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Silver Member Username: Moey_gSydneyAustralia Post Number: 197 Registered: Oct-06 | Would there be much difference in the frequencies they play. Like is the 9512 better than the 9515 in playing kick bass and higher frequencies or vice versa or no difference at all? Ive never used DD and I have no clue about this. |
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Silver Member Username: Moey_gSydneyAustralia Post Number: 198 Registered: Oct-06 | Box will be built with recommendations from you guys also. You guys helped me design my box for my cvr and i was very happy with that. But i always need more when it comes to car audio lol. And im sure all of you are the same... :D |
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Silver Member Username: BonhamdTC, MI USA Post Number: 581 Registered: Nov-07 | i would get the 15 if you have enough space |
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Gold Member Username: Nd4spd18Northwest PA Post Number: 7423 Registered: Jul-06 | Different size subs do not have different SQ. The only variable is going to be loudness, the 15" will be louder. So get that IF you can fit a big enough box for it. Those need at least a 4 cu.ft. box. |
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Gold Member Username: Denali_on_22sI get Bucks like Milwa... Post Number: 5489 Registered: Feb-06 | "3.00^ft (3-4) 8" or (2) 10" or (1) 15" 48.0 sq" vent x 16" long tunes to 40Hz" straight from DD's site. once again M.S. acts like he knows all...  |
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Silver Member Username: Moey_gSydneyAustralia Post Number: 199 Registered: Oct-06 | 1 more thing... The 15" is the 9515f and the 12" is 9512e. Whats the difference between the f and the e? |
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Gold Member Username: Denali_on_22sI get Bucks like Milwa... Post Number: 5512 Registered: Feb-06 | different motors. where are you buying these from? i don't know alot about DD but i'm pretty sure the e motor is newer. i'm not sure you would be able to tell a difference. i agree with rovin though. with 1500 watts i would get the 3515. |
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Silver Member Username: Moey_gSydneyAustralia Post Number: 200 Registered: Oct-06 | yea but they are second hand. These are the only 2 available. |
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Silver Member Username: Moey_gSydneyAustralia Post Number: 201 Registered: Oct-06 | i can also get more power later. For now i have 1500rms. Will be more later on |
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Gold Member Username: InsearchofbassPost Number: 9043 Registered: Jun-04 | "3.00^ft (3-4) 8" or (2) 10" or (1) 15" 48.0 sq" vent x 16" long tunes to 40Hz" straight from DD's site. once again M.S. acts like he knows all..." Reece...I think M.S. is saying that it needs that 4 cf to perform at its best |
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New member Username: GothicstretchOhio Post Number: 1 Registered: Apr-08 | new here and was wondering if there was a site to buy dd subs online. any help? |
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Platinum Member Username: Rovin1 15 = 149.1DBsTrinidad & T... Post Number: 13616 Registered: Jul-05 | dont think so ^^^gotta check for a dealer in ur area ... |
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Gold Member Username: ZacdavisBeloit, Wi Post Number: 1641 Registered: Dec-03 | 1500 rms is plenty of power for a 9515, trust me, I have more experience with DD's than anybody on this forum. I keep hearing everyone saying they need so much power to perform, its just not true. Also, the 3500, on 1500 watts, and the 9500 on 1500 watts, the 9500 is louder. The 95 is more efficient due to it's incredible amount of motor force. We did "drop-in" testing on multiple occasions and the 95's are flat out louder even with limited power. As for your question as to which will sound better, I would go with the 9515 over the 12. I have heard both in various applications. As MS said, the 15 will perform better with a larger enclosure, but so will the 12, space should be your primary concern here as both subs will perform well. |
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Silver Member Username: Demon_prideCrowder, Oklahoma USA Post Number: 260 Registered: Oct-05 | ^ I promise you the 9500 doesn't perform to its potential on 1500 watts. Not EVEN close. My 9512 loves 2880 watts. =) |
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Gold Member Username: Th3pwn3rI compensate... Post Number: 7978 Registered: Jul-06 | You think that 9512 would love 2880RMS from a sine wave all day? |
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Silver Member Username: Moey_gSydneyAustralia Post Number: 202 Registered: Oct-06 | Like i said, im running 1500rms for now... My car is a POS lol. I dont want to upgrade electrical system until i get a better car which will be soon. So when that happens, i will be running over 2000rms. And before you guys start warning me that running that power on a stock system is dangerous and all that, i already know and im not going to be an idiot with such good equipment. |
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Silver Member Username: O0airjordan120oPost Number: 400 Registered: Sep-07 | no moey... what we need to know is HOW MUCH SPACE IS IT THAT YOU HAVE TO PUT TOWARDS A SUBWOOFER ENCLOSURE IN YOUR POS? do some measurements and post them. |
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Silver Member Username: O0airjordan120oPost Number: 401 Registered: Sep-07 | heres the site you can purchase DD stuff at http://www.ddaudio.com/dd/default.asp |
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Silver Member Username: O0airjordan120oPost Number: 402 Registered: Sep-07 | i meen find a dealer to purchase DDstuff at. |
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Gold Member Username: RedlinerWilmington, Ma Post Number: 4334 Registered: Jun-05 | im with zac even though he has more experience but anyways. I has a dd 9512 on about 1000 watts and it slammed i mean obviously it will get louder with more power but still it sounded sweet. I added more later when i got a bigger amp. I would get the 9515 |
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Silver Member Username: Moey_gSydneyAustralia Post Number: 203 Registered: Oct-06 | I can fit 4 cubes as i had a 4 cube box in my current car. It took the whole boot lol. Problem is i dont know what my next car will be, therefore dont know how much space i will have in it. Hmmmm decisions decisions... |
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Silver Member Username: Moey_gSydneyAustralia Post Number: 205 Registered: Oct-06 | Hey guys thanx for all your help but i have made my decision. The guy wanted a bit more than what i wanted to pay for the 9515 so i got the 9512. Now all i need are some suggested box designs. I will make a new thread, so please any input on design will be appreciated. Once again, thanx for your help. |
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Silver Member Username: Moey_gSydneyAustralia Post Number: 207 Registered: Oct-06 | https://www.ecoustics.com/electronics/forum/car-audio/477933.html Heres the link to the thread if anyone has any input on the design. |
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