Lavell
CEG'er
There's 2 types of bass. I like to refer them as...
1) punch bass. This is the type you hear from bass drums.
2) deep bass. This is the type you hear from a bass guitar.
A 10-inch subwoofer is usually designed for punch bass tones. That's not to say that it can't deliver deep bass tones because it can. Generally speaking, people who buy 10-inch subwoofers are buying them for that punch bass tones. Of course, there are exceptions to the rule. You will usually find punch bass in rock, classic rock, punk rock, heavy metal, classic R&B, jazz, and country music. It's usually said that (2) 10-inch subwoofers will hit harder than a single 12-inch subwoofer. This is generally the case because of their design to deliver punch bass tones. But like I said before, there are exceptions to the rule.
A 12-inch or 15-inch subwoofer is usually designed for deep bass tones. Again, that's not to say that it can't deliver punch bass tones because it can. Generally speaking, people who buy 12-inch or 15-inch subwoofers are buying them for that deep bass tones. Once again, there are exceptions to the rule. You will usually find deep bass in R&B, soul, jazz, hip-hop, rap, and country music.
For your type of music, it's clear that the 10-inch is the best choice. But this has nothing to do with how quickly a subwoofer responds, but how efficiently a subwoofer responds. Keep in mind that an amplifier delivering efficient power and a quality designed box plays a vital role on the performance of the subwoofer as well.
For example, in my Contour car audio setup, I have 2 Pioneer 10-inch free-air subwoofers bolted on the rear deck and 2 Infinity 12-inch subwoofers in a sealed box in the trunk. With the aid of crossovers and 2 separate Rocksford Fosgate amplifiers, I've tuned the 10-inch subwoofers to only pump out punch bass and the 12-inch subwoofers to only pump out deep bass. I listen to a lot of classic R&B, soul, jazz and "old school" (80's & 90's) music. As a result, I get the full clarity of music with very efficient bass (punch & deep bass tones) the way is was originally intended. I also have a 3rd Rocksford Fosgate amplifier that provides juice to my mids and highs in the factory location. My car actually sounds like a concert hall!:laugh:
It looks to me that you knew what you was saying, but didn't know how to say it. I hope I clarified it. Just remember, a subwoofer is not measured on how quickly it can put out bass, but how efficient it can deliver it. The key word is efficient.
1) punch bass. This is the type you hear from bass drums.
2) deep bass. This is the type you hear from a bass guitar.
A 10-inch subwoofer is usually designed for punch bass tones. That's not to say that it can't deliver deep bass tones because it can. Generally speaking, people who buy 10-inch subwoofers are buying them for that punch bass tones. Of course, there are exceptions to the rule. You will usually find punch bass in rock, classic rock, punk rock, heavy metal, classic R&B, jazz, and country music. It's usually said that (2) 10-inch subwoofers will hit harder than a single 12-inch subwoofer. This is generally the case because of their design to deliver punch bass tones. But like I said before, there are exceptions to the rule.
A 12-inch or 15-inch subwoofer is usually designed for deep bass tones. Again, that's not to say that it can't deliver punch bass tones because it can. Generally speaking, people who buy 12-inch or 15-inch subwoofers are buying them for that deep bass tones. Once again, there are exceptions to the rule. You will usually find deep bass in R&B, soul, jazz, hip-hop, rap, and country music.
For your type of music, it's clear that the 10-inch is the best choice. But this has nothing to do with how quickly a subwoofer responds, but how efficiently a subwoofer responds. Keep in mind that an amplifier delivering efficient power and a quality designed box plays a vital role on the performance of the subwoofer as well.
For example, in my Contour car audio setup, I have 2 Pioneer 10-inch free-air subwoofers bolted on the rear deck and 2 Infinity 12-inch subwoofers in a sealed box in the trunk. With the aid of crossovers and 2 separate Rocksford Fosgate amplifiers, I've tuned the 10-inch subwoofers to only pump out punch bass and the 12-inch subwoofers to only pump out deep bass. I listen to a lot of classic R&B, soul, jazz and "old school" (80's & 90's) music. As a result, I get the full clarity of music with very efficient bass (punch & deep bass tones) the way is was originally intended. I also have a 3rd Rocksford Fosgate amplifier that provides juice to my mids and highs in the factory location. My car actually sounds like a concert hall!:laugh:
It looks to me that you knew what you was saying, but didn't know how to say it. I hope I clarified it. Just remember, a subwoofer is not measured on how quickly it can put out bass, but how efficient it can deliver it. The key word is efficient.
