Little help

[Wafflesomd]

I'm trying to explain to my freind that a 12" sub, will hit lower frequencies than a 10", and will be able to play those lower frequencies louder than the 10"

 

[markw]

All things being equal, you're right.

I'm trying to explain to my freind that a 12" sub, will hit lower frequencies than a 10", and will be able to play those lower frequencies louder than the 10"

but, not all things are equal in this world. There are some 8" subs that can kick the snot out of some 10" ones, and on up the like.

 

[furrycute]

Woofer for woofer, surface area for surface area, watt for watt, that 12inch woofer IS going to hit lower, and louder, with less excursion.

 

[furrycute]

Ever wonder why all those outdoor concert speakers all use monster sized woofers?

 

[annunaki]

A larger woofer more efficently moves more air. A 12" woofer may only move 4mm to produce 30hz at 85db. The same design in a 10" may have to move 8mm, requiring more power to do the same thing.

Surface area means a lot when it comes to subs.

 

[apatel25314]

explain to him that bigger is better lol

 

[j_garcia]

The actual physical capability of the driver makes a HUGE difference too though. You can have a good 10" that will easily go lower than a crappy 12". Then there is the enclosure design that will play a big role, but like markw said, if you have two similar drivers in similar cabinets, the 12 should be able to play louder and lower.