Type X vs. W6
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Bronze Member Username: QuirkySA, Texas Post Number: 19 Registered: Feb-07 | how are the Alpine type X comparable to the W6v2? im thinking 2 10" subs JL http://cgi.ebay.com/2-JL-AUDIO-10W6V2-10-SUBWOOFERS-NEW-07-PAIR-SUBS-W6-V2_W0QQi temZ250084463446QQcmdZViewItem Alpine http://cgi.ebay.com/2-ALPINE-SWX-1042D-10-TYPE-X-SUBS-WOOFERS-pair-6000W_W0QQite mZ5861769352QQcmdZViewItem |
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Silver Member Username: Adam_s15 TC9 Hybrid, RE MT Softparts Post Number: 741 Registered: Aug-04 | I would get the W6 way before I got the type x. I have not heard very good things about the type X. The W6 on the other hand all you hear is good about it. |
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Gold Member Username: Th3pwn3rChicago, Illinois U.S.A Post Number: 1173 Registered: Jul-06 | I've heard that the Type R is actually better than the type X in both SQ and SPL but that's just what I heard from a shop owner/installer. |
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Gold Member Username: CtmikeCt. Post Number: 3467 Registered: Feb-06 | i'd take the w6 anyday over the x. the x will have more output but also requires double the power but the sq isn't nearly as good as the w6. i wouldn't say the r has better sq than the x, but it does have more spl and the difference in sq between the r and the x isn't so great to warrant the big price difference (comparing msrps'). |
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Silver Member Username: Adam_s15 TC9 Hybrid, RE MT Softparts Post Number: 744 Registered: Aug-04 | Rob that also is what I have heard about the X and R. IMO the type X was a complete flop of what it was supposed to be. |
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Gold Member Username: Th3pwn3rChicago, Illinois U.S.A Post Number: 1176 Registered: Jul-06 | Well at least the X looks nice lol. |
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Silver Member Username: Adam_s15 TC9 Hybrid, RE MT Softparts Post Number: 746 Registered: Aug-04 | haha Yeah at least they have that going for them. lol |
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New member Username: DlavanteTigard, Or USA Post Number: 6 Registered: Feb-07 | W6 all day |
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Bronze Member Username: QuirkySA, Texas Post Number: 20 Registered: Feb-07 | k thxs 4 the help, now i just need an amp. i was thinking the Hifonics Zeus 1600 rms. could it push 2 10" W6? if not what is another amp for around the same price(400)that could? |
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Silver Member Username: SpkrmanChi town, IL U S A Post Number: 231 Registered: Mar-06 | the w6 offers a nice punchy sound... I'd choose it for pure SQ, or for rock music. The type X offers awesome extension and control... it by FAR! I mean by FAR sounds better than the type R... whoever says different has never actually heard a type X. The X is a superb daily driver sub for those that like low end, it has a w7'esque response while being tighter, but not as "punchy" as the w6. The X is one of the best SQ subs out there, right along with the W6. |
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Silver Member Username: Nd4spd18Southeast PA Post Number: 603 Registered: Jul-06 | They are both SQ subs, and the W6 is the better one |
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Silver Member Username: SpkrmanChi town, IL U S A Post Number: 233 Registered: Mar-06 | "They are both SQ subs, and the W6 is the better one" My ears prefer the low end of the type X. SQ judges prefer the w6.  |
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Silver Member Username: Nd4spd18Southeast PA Post Number: 608 Registered: Jul-06 | Well I guess that's why they say SQ is subjective. But I guess I'm with the judges on this one. |
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Silver Member Username: Cashby12 Fi Q Post Number: 267 Registered: Oct-06 | MTX 7801 would push a couple w6's nicely ( one for sale...290+ shipping w/ free cap)1591 RMS @ 1ohm |
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Silver Member Username: Lil_jonPost Number: 426 Registered: Jul-05 | W6 over X |
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Platinum Member Username: BestmankindWww.15inchwangers.comFI Audio BTL Post Number: 10693 Registered: Oct-05 | had them both and the w6 does sound better. like mark said the x sounds better than the r's. i had the r's too. |
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Bronze Member Username: QuirkySA, Texas Post Number: 22 Registered: Feb-07 | jw, but how do the Rs sq sound. i was thinking, if not 2 W6 10", maybe 3 or 4 10" type Rs. for 4 10" type R- 245 for 2 10" W6- 490 what setup would be better? is it worth spending twice as much on the 2 W6s Vs 4 Rs? |
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Gold Member Username: James1115Use a simple... Post Number: 9194 Registered: Dec-04 | it all depends on what you are trying to achieve Ben. If you want SQ only then w6 is your driver all day. If you want a cheaper sub and are going for more spl then lean toward the 4-10's. 2-10w6's ported will have decent output if powered properly. I would take the w6's over the r's personally. Why not do 1 13w6v2? |
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Gold Member Username: James1115Use a simple... Post Number: 9196 Registered: Dec-04 | bump bump |
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Bronze Member Username: QuirkySA, Texas Post Number: 23 Registered: Feb-07 | because im limited on space. I drive a Toyota land cruiser with only about 11 inches from seat to the back, and about 4 feet from side to side. i was thinking 10"s because they dont require much depth. could i pull a 13.5 off? |
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Gold Member Username: James1115Use a simple... Post Number: 9198 Registered: Dec-04 | yes easily |
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Bronze Member Username: QuirkySA, Texas Post Number: 24 Registered: Feb-07 | i thought that would be cutting it extremely close, its mounting depth is 9.2". The box would take up some where around an inch on the back side, and i figured i have to give it some room to move. |
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Gold Member Username: James1115Use a simple... Post Number: 9206 Registered: Dec-04 | damn I didnt realize it was that deep. Run 2 12w6v2's |
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Gold Member Username: James1115Use a simple... Post Number: 9207 Registered: Dec-04 | bump |
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Bronze Member Username: QuirkySA, Texas Post Number: 25 Registered: Feb-07 | ya, im gonna try 2 c wut i can do. Ill ask my box builder what they can do and if i can fit the 13.5 W6. if not ill prob stick to the 10s. thxs 4 the help |
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Gold Member Username: James1115Use a simple... Post Number: 9209 Registered: Dec-04 | if you can get 2 cu/ft I would run 2 12's I ran a 12w6v2 with 1/cu/ft and it sounds fantastic |
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Bronze Member Username: QuirkySA, Texas Post Number: 26 Registered: Feb-07 | i wish i could run that but thats a bit high for my budget. 2 12w6v2 would be around $650. im looking more in the price range 3-500 on subs, 3-400 on amp, and 200 on box. |
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Gold Member Username: James1115Use a simple... Post Number: 9214 Registered: Dec-04 | ok in all honesty I would run a single idmax 12 but thats me |
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