As of right now I own a 15" Alphasonik 800 series running off of a Alphasonik PMA800DA putting out supposedly around 1200 watts @ 2 ohm. I have this in a ported enclosure that is roughly 3.6 cubic feet with the port being tuned at around 38 Hz.
I was wanting to upgrade to some better equipment such as the 15" Audioque HDC3 or the 15" FI BL. My question is, will these subs out perform the Alphasonik 800 using the same amp and the conditions that I've stated above? Also, both of these subs are priced similar to each other so which would be the better choice? I've heard good things about both brands. Also, I'm going more for spl. This is why I didn't mention the FI Q, I've read that the FI Q is more of a sq woofer but, if this sub would or could do better than the BL someone please let me know.
There will be a def. increase in SPL going from what you have to the BL or HDC3. The HDC3 is an all out SPL woofer which sounds like it might be geared more towards what your looking for. Put it in a solid box and it will pound
Thank you Bassman3. Which ever woofer I get will be going into the 3.6 cubic ft ported box tuned at around 38 Hz. that I stated above. Will theses subs do well with this tuned frequency and the space allowed?
Will that sub do well in that enclosure with that tuning? Yes.
However, in a larger box with a lower tuning it would do better. But for SPL you'll be fine with your current tuning frequency. Although again, that sub will really shine in a larger box.
Once again thank you. I'm glad to hear that this box will do for now. I do eventually plan to upgrade the amp also, probably to the Audioque AQ2200D or the Sundown SAZ-2000D.