RE 12" XXX or 12" Magnum D2

*Nate1* · 01-13-2004, 07:14 PM

Which would you get, if box space isnt a big issue? You can get two Magnums or one RE XXX, and you have an Audiobahn A2200HC to power whatever. Thats about 1600w rms x 1 @ 1 ohm. SPL Isn't that big of a deal, as both subs will probably overpower any HU without amping the front speakers...

*VairKing* · 01-13-2004, 10:01 PM

Ive heard only good things about the XXX, but have not heard anything about the Magnum. But then again I havnt done any car audio research in a few months...

typhoon43 · 01-14-2004, 10:04 AM

Call me biased (I have 3 XXX- 15's) but the XXX's are just phenomenal subs for the price. a Single 12 XXX should get loud and sound very tight as well.

davesexplorer · 01-14-2004, 10:49 AM

if you want smooth sq go with the xxx, but the 2 magnums should give you more spl (more cone area) but I am not familiar with the magnums?

*Nate1* · 01-14-2004, 07:27 PM

http://www.stereointegrity.com/subwoofers.html

Thanks for the opinions so far guys

member02 · 01-17-2004, 09:59 AM

i am familiar with both subs, and have seen them compete, plus I've owned an 18" XXX myself.

I would say the XXX for a few reasons:

1. showoff: one sub being louder than the other guy's two 12"s makes you look cooler

2. lowend: the XXXs may be SPL subs but coupled with the xmax of 68mm total p-p movement you can get a lot of lowend (but the magnums could possibly compete...)

3. two magnums: 500 watts each - they don't want much more power, you have too much. unless you are competing.

4. 12" XXX - 1600 watts my ass! these subs laugh at 1600 watts, and beg for more. definately power hungry and will more than likely sound better.

5. xbl^2 technology - much better sounding bass, even with an 18" XXX ported in an 8 cu ft box tuned to 33Hz rivaled my 15" brahma sealed in a 2.5 cubic foot box in SQ. xbl^2 is simple, but amazing technology, you WILL notice the difference with it, you WILL think "this kid has mushy sounding subs" when listening to other systems.

6. smaller box capabilities (but I strongly suggest NOT sealing this sub, the output will be stopped far below 140dB if you seal it.)

if you get the XXX, I suggest a big 4 cubic foot box tuned to 38Hz with about 70 sq inches of port. if you get the magnums, I'd suggest 1.2 cubic ft sealed per sub.

the XXX is definately a sub that won't break from abuse easily.

vteg · 01-17-2004, 03:24 PM

My 15xxx box is 4 cubes with 70 square inches or port tuned to 35

I suggest the xxx.

*Nate1* · 01-18-2004, 12:27 AM

Plus, the Magnums are on indefinate backorder... but I don't think he cares about my opinions, I think his heart is set on two Magnums in a ported box...
He isn't even a big basshead, he complains about his two 12W0s hurting his ears in a sealed box... so I refuse to believe that two D2s are not going to overwhelm him, much less a 12" XXX.

Either way, I don't think he realizes how much better these subs are than the mainstream crap he is used to, and he is underestimating them...

99redXsport · 02-12-2004, 08:25 PM

ive heard of XXX's but ive never seen them for sale anywhere. about how much do they cost like 10 or 12 or 15.

01-13-2004, 07:14 PM	#1
Nate1 All 4 wheels locked Gainesville/Tampa, FL '96 FZJ-80 Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 4,156 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	RE 12" XXX or 12" Magnum D2 Which would you get, if box space isnt a big issue? You can get two Magnums or one RE XXX, and you have an Audiobahn A2200HC to power whatever. Thats about 1600w rms x 1 @ 1 ohm. SPL Isn't that big of a deal, as both subs will probably overpower any HU without amping the front speakers... __________________ 1996 Lexyota FZJ-80, locked center/rear/front, 33" Revos, 3" OME Suspension lift, etc. [photos...] the lexus

01-13-2004, 10:01 PM	#2
VairKing Elite Explorer Midwest-Xplorer Member Kalamazoo, Michigan '97 EB V8 AWD Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 1,865 Vehicle Specs	Ive heard only good things about the XXX, but have not heard anything about the Magnum. But then again I havnt done any car audio research in a few months... __________________ Ryan '97 Eddie Bauer V8 AWD: K&N Intake, Ultra Magnum Wheels, TT/Shackle Lift, Custom Paint Job '91 Eddie Bauer 4X4 (SOLD) Check Out My New 1500 Watt RMS, 11 Speaker Sound System! Midwest Xplorers

01-14-2004, 10:04 AM	#3
typhoon43 Wannabe Elite Explorer Gainesville, Fl 1997 XLT Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 217 Vehicle Specs	Call me biased (I have 3 XXX- 15's) but the XXX's are just phenomenal subs for the price. a Single 12 XXX should get loud and sound very tight as well. __________________ My Train of thought has derailed...

01-14-2004, 10:49 AM	#4
davesexplorer Wannabe Elite Explorer Central PA 2001 F350 7.3 Join Date: Mar 2001 Posts: 2,808 Vehicle Specs	if you want smooth sq go with the xxx, but the 2 magnums should give you more spl (more cone area) but I am not familiar with the magnums? __________________ 2001 F350 Extended Cab Long Bed Lariat 7.3 Powerstroke 4x4 1999 Mustang GT 5spd vert

01-14-2004, 07:27 PM	#5
Nate1 All 4 wheels locked Gainesville/Tampa, FL '96 FZJ-80 Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 4,156 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	http://www.stereointegrity.com/subwoofers.html Thanks for the opinions so far guys __________________ 1996 Lexyota FZJ-80, locked center/rear/front, 33" Revos, 3" OME Suspension lift, etc. [photos...] the lexus

01-17-2004, 09:59 AM	#6
member02 Wannabe Elite Explorer va beach, va 02 xls Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 232 Vehicle Specs	hmm i am familiar with both subs, and have seen them compete, plus I've owned an 18" XXX myself. I would say the XXX for a few reasons: 1. showoff: one sub being louder than the other guy's two 12"s makes you look cooler 2. lowend: the XXXs may be SPL subs but coupled with the xmax of 68mm total p-p movement you can get a lot of lowend (but the magnums could possibly compete...) 3. two magnums: 500 watts each - they don't want much more power, you have too much. unless you are competing. 4. 12" XXX - 1600 watts my ass! these subs laugh at 1600 watts, and beg for more. definately power hungry and will more than likely sound better. 5. xbl^2 technology - much better sounding bass, even with an 18" XXX ported in an 8 cu ft box tuned to 33Hz rivaled my 15" brahma sealed in a 2.5 cubic foot box in SQ. xbl^2 is simple, but amazing technology, you WILL notice the difference with it, you WILL think "this kid has mushy sounding subs" when listening to other systems. 6. smaller box capabilities (but I strongly suggest NOT sealing this sub, the output will be stopped far below 140dB if you seal it.) if you get the XXX, I suggest a big 4 cubic foot box tuned to 38Hz with about 70 sq inches of port. if you get the magnums, I'd suggest 1.2 cubic ft sealed per sub. the XXX is definately a sub that won't break from abuse easily.

01-17-2004, 03:24 PM	#7
vteg Wannabe Elite Explorer Los Angeles, CA 02 Sub WRX/98 Sat SC2 Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 76 Vehicle Specs	My 15xxx box is 4 cubes with 70 square inches or port tuned to 35 I suggest the xxx.

01-18-2004, 12:27 AM	#8
Nate1 All 4 wheels locked Gainesville/Tampa, FL '96 FZJ-80 Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 4,156 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Plus, the Magnums are on indefinate backorder... but I don't think he cares about my opinions, I think his heart is set on two Magnums in a ported box... He isn't even a big basshead, he complains about his two 12W0s hurting his ears in a sealed box... so I refuse to believe that two D2s are not going to overwhelm him, much less a 12" XXX. Either way, I don't think he realizes how much better these subs are than the mainstream crap he is used to, and he is underestimating them... __________________ 1996 Lexyota FZJ-80, locked center/rear/front, 33" Revos, 3" OME Suspension lift, etc. [photos...] the lexus

02-12-2004, 08:25 PM	#9
99redXsport Wannabe Elite Explorer katy, tx '99 X sport Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 91 Vehicle Specs	ive heard of XXX's but ive never seen them for sale anywhere. about how much do they cost like 10 or 12 or 15.