Which adire subs?

[Alchemist]

I've decided to change my mind on getting kicker L7s and want to focus on adire. The selections are:

1 12" Brahma - $380
1 or 2 12" Shivas - $125 each
1 or 2 15" Tempest - $150 each
1 18" Maelstrom - $300

Whatever subs will be going into a sealed box.

I listen to rap, raggae, techno, and some rock occasionally. I'm looking for a combination of SPL and SQ which all of the adire line seems good for. Later on down the line these will be paired up with a set of adire koda components. I don't plan on doing any sound competitions so i'm not shooting for a competition setup.

The brahmas are probably the best sub but for $380 I want to know if it would be better to get a pair of subs or just 1 of a diffrent kind and spend money on the rest of the system.

[93ex]

in all honesty.. i think all of those subs are awesome... what kind of power are you using or no amp yet?

[Alchemist]

i havent decided on an amp yet i was waiting to pick out ones suited for whatever sub(s) i get. i'm thinking of crossing the maelstrom off the list. if the 2 shivas or 2 tempests can perform better than the brahma ill get one of those two if not then brahma time! any clue of if the 2 shivas/tempests will be better than the brahma?

if i got the brahma i was thinking of getting a Directed DEI 1100D or something close to that.

[MDIFYTD]

I personally would do 2 tempests if space were not an issue. But like Jesse said they're all awesome!


BTW- is your s/n referencing the OG alumapro alchemy?

[Alchemist]

I forgot about space. I don't want the entire trunk to be a sub box. I haven't measured the trunk yet but will get around to that tomorrow to help my decisions more. I don't mind alot of space being taken up but I'd like some room to squeeze a few bags of groceries and crap so I don't have to overload the backseat.

And about the s/n I had to google up alumapro lol. I made it for a couple of reasons. I think that Alchemist the producer is good and the old alchemist people were fascinating. The main reason however was because it meant a person who transformed something common into something precious which is what I feel i'm doing with my car.

[MDIFYTD]

What kind of car would the sub(s) being going in?

That's a very cool s/n! Sorry about that, I have a very one-track audio geek mind, lol.

[TBSpyder]

I've heard Adire subs require massive amounts of air space (4+ sq. ft.). I think which sub(s) you choose really depends on how much space you can give up.

[Alchemist]

The subs would be going into my Dodge Shadow beater right now and then transferred into most likely a 240sx. I haven't seen much about the air space of the subs I can only find info on the brahma. 1.5 inch is what subzero makes their boxes and adire says that they are the best boxes for brahmas. I wish i could find info on the other subs. Thanks for all your help guys.

[93ex]

Originally posted by MDIFYTD
That's a very cool s/n! Sorry Sorry about that, I have a very one-track audio geek mind, lol.

dont worry i thought the same thing..

like I see a "FS: 1990 civic" i think... the free air resonance is a 1990 civic? and I cant see DB anymore, it means decibels no matter what the applicaiton

[MDIFYTD]

Here ya go

http://www.adireaudio.com/tech_papers/summaries.htm

tempest: 2.0 - 6.0 cu ft sealed
shiva: 1.0 - 3.0 cu ft sealed
brahma: .75 - 1.5 cu ft sealed

[MDIFYTD]

Originally posted by 93ex
dont worry i thought the same thing..

like I see a "FS: 1990 civic" i think... the free air resonance is a 1990 civic? and I cant see DB anymore, it means decibels no matter what the applicaiton

I seriously can't even think what else DB could be used for...

[93ex]

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