Is a single 12" sub in a 6th order enclosure louder than 2 12"s in a ported box?

[Joftis]

Debating on whether I should start a new project, sell my current 2 woofers. Sell the enclosure they're in. and use the funds to buy an equally powerful sub, which ill build a 6th order around.

Currently running
2-Q12S4 Quinn acoustics subs
SWP212B Dual 12" ported enclosure
Jensen 500X1 AMP
If I were to commit, Id sell all but the amp to buy a SDR-12 Skar 12" sub. Im aware that it would (Probably) perform better across a range of frequencies. But would it be louder at its loudest frequency? Box is currently tuned to 40 HZ. If I hypothetically tuned the 6th order to 40hz and 60 hz. How would the volume compare at 40 Hz? I Could do a parallel or series box depending on the answer. Not concerned about the price of the project, just the peak performance off my little Jensen amp

 

[Pogre]

I'd say the general wisdom here is that 2 is always better than one when it comes to having a smooth response across a larger area. I'd go with a pair of ported myself.

 

[lovinthehd]

FWIW Audioholics is not much of a car forum, we're mostly about home setups.

 

[Pogre]

FWIW Audioholics is not much of a car forum, we're mostly about home setups.

I didn't even put it together that this was about car audio...