Is there much difference?

[Tom]

This a question for the speaker boffins

I have been looking at the Mackie range of subs and I need a little help

Link. This has 1x 18" sub which is 800 watts rms and has a max spl of 135db.

Link. This sub has 2x 18" which is also rated at 800 watts rms but has a max spl of 136db.


Would I be guess right that the sub with 2x 18x would give a deeper feel???

[flatliners]

difference is 1 spl and the one with 2 18" will be heavier

[Sapphire Disco]

Very heavy I should think, not good for stairs.

[Paul James Promotions]

If size and weight aren't an issue, two drivers will move much more air than one.

[Tom]

If size and weight aren't an issue, two drivers will move much more air than one.

Even thought it's the same power output???

[Ajaysdisco]

I think SPL is sound pressure level, I think the difference is in one, there is two 400w 18” subs and the other, just one 800w 18” sub.
If weight and cost wasn’t a problem I personally think the twin would be better.

It’s like the saying “two heads are better than one”.

[djsteve10]

Yeah im a fan of the 1st one,
The only problam is .... How the hell are you going to transport them?

[Solitaire Events Ltd]

Get an RCF705As sub instead. 800w and half the weight almost.

[Tom]

Yeah im a fan of the 1st one,
The only problam is .... How the hell are you going to transport them?

New car for main gear + trailer for speakers (depending on size)

Get an RCF705As sub instead. 800w and half the weight almost.

RCF could be one of my choice's.

[Solitaire Events Ltd]

Having owned Mackie and RCF, thought the Mackies were 1501s, I would definately go for the RCF.