Mag v4 vs RL-10

Qcsfinest · 05-13-2009, 09:57 PM

Hate to do this but how else well i get some good opinions. Both will be in my 97 Grand Cherokee and downfiring so i can hide and protect the sub. Both will get about 750w maybe 1000w for the Mag. And the RL-i would be ported.

This is the final cut so pros and cons (if there are any for the Mag

) would be welcome

1sashenka · 05-14-2009, 01:23 AM

I think you're on the wrong forum for this type of question. People on here are fans of the Mag. You may have better luck on other forums with more unbiased opinions.

***Electrodynamic*** · 05-14-2009, 01:54 AM

The Mag will be a more actual representation of how the music was recorded. It will be more distortion-free, which you may not like. If you want more oomph with some decent sound quality, do not buy a Mag v4. The Mag's are almost too clean; they don't distort as other subwoofers do, which some people don't like.

It really depends on what you want.

Neutered Sputniks · 05-14-2009, 08:30 PM

I'll agree with Nick on this one.

Having a Mag definitely changes the way you listen to music. It takes a while to get used to not having the distortion.

While I am a big fan of the Mag's lack of distortion, there are times when I'm so used to hearing the distortion, that I miss it. So, it entirely depends on what kind of music you listen to, and what you want your subwoofer to do for you.

If you want your subwoofer to accurately and faithfully replay the music as it was recorded, by all means, go with the Mag v4.

If you want your subwoofer to go "boom" when the deep bass notes hit, the Mag is not the sub for you.

***Electrodynamic*** · 05-15-2009, 01:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Neutered Sputniks

I'll agree with Nick on this one.

Having a Mag definitely changes the way you listen to music. It takes a while to get used to not having the distortion.

While I am a big fan of the Mag's lack of distortion, there are times when I'm so used to hearing the distortion, that I miss it. So, it entirely depends on what kind of music you listen to, and what you want your subwoofer to do for you.

If you want your subwoofer to accurately and faithfully replay the music as it was recorded, by all means, go with the Mag v4.

If you want your subwoofer to go "boom" when the deep bass notes hit, the Mag is not the sub for you.

Amen on every front.

***Electrodynamic*** · 05-15-2009, 11:25 AM

I just posted this over on ca.com:

The rl-i is only rated for around 500 watts RMS, so putting 600-1000 on it might cause some issues with its 2" coil. If you have right at 1000 watts, you can't (shouldn't) send that to the rl-i but you can send it to the Mag. Being able to send a driver double the power compared to another is a 3 dB gain.

The inductance on the rl-i is 5 times higher than the Mag and its rated Xmax is about the same as a Mag, although it's not as linear as an XBL^2 driver. Mounting depth is the same on the SS 10" as the Mag 12" though.

Qcsfinest · 05-17-2009, 10:05 PM

Ok thanks guys, I keep tryin to find different ways but all roads seem to lead back to the Mag...

05-13-2009, 09:57 PM	#1 (permalink)
Qcsfinest Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 2	Mag v4 vs RL-10 Hate to do this but how else well i get some good opinions. Both will be in my 97 Grand Cherokee and downfiring so i can hide and protect the sub. Both will get about 750w maybe 1000w for the Mag. And the RL-i would be ported. This is the final cut so pros and cons (if there are any for the Mag ) would be welcome

05-14-2009, 01:23 AM	#2 (permalink)
1sashenka Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 35	I think you're on the wrong forum for this type of question. People on here are fans of the Mag. You may have better luck on other forums with more unbiased opinions. __________________ Alpine 9887 Arc Audio 2300SE > CDT ES-010, CDT ES-07, CDT 560i Arc Audio 2300SE > 2 x 12" Stereo Integrity Mags(v4) Rockford Fosgate Riot Cables Monster Cable 300 Series Speaker Wire Focal Plain-Chants Dynamat Monster Cable 2-Farad Cap Optima Yellow Top 180 amp Iraggi Amputator alt Rockford Fosgate 0AWG "Big 3"

05-14-2009, 01:54 AM	#3 (permalink)
*Electrodynamic* Stereo Integrity Owner Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 1,143	The Mag will be a more actual representation of how the music was recorded. It will be more distortion-free, which you may not like. If you want more oomph with some decent sound quality, do not buy a Mag v4. The Mag's are almost too clean; they don't distort as other subwoofers do, which some people don't like. It really depends on what you want. __________________ Electrodynamic Don't install suckage! Power handling is not a power requirement! Simon Eichenberger is the man.

05-14-2009, 08:30 PM	#4 (permalink)
Neutered Sputniks Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 78	I'll agree with Nick on this one. Having a Mag definitely changes the way you listen to music. It takes a while to get used to not having the distortion. While I am a big fan of the Mag's lack of distortion, there are times when I'm so used to hearing the distortion, that I miss it. So, it entirely depends on what kind of music you listen to, and what you want your subwoofer to do for you. If you want your subwoofer to accurately and faithfully replay the music as it was recorded, by all means, go with the Mag v4. If you want your subwoofer to go "boom" when the deep bass notes hit, the Mag is not the sub for you. __________________ "Fear not when, Fear not why, Fear not much while we're alive, Life is for living, Not living up tight"

05-15-2009, 11:25 AM	#6 (permalink)
*Electrodynamic* Stereo Integrity Owner Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 1,143	I just posted this over on ca.com: The rl-i is only rated for around 500 watts RMS, so putting 600-1000 on it might cause some issues with its 2" coil. If you have right at 1000 watts, you can't (shouldn't) send that to the rl-i but you can send it to the Mag. Being able to send a driver double the power compared to another is a 3 dB gain. The inductance on the rl-i is 5 times higher than the Mag and its rated Xmax is about the same as a Mag, although it's not as linear as an XBL^2 driver. Mounting depth is the same on the SS 10" as the Mag 12" though. __________________ Electrodynamic Don't install suckage! Power handling is not a power requirement! Simon Eichenberger is the man.

05-17-2009, 10:05 PM	#7 (permalink)
Qcsfinest Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 2	Ok thanks guys, I keep tryin to find different ways but all roads seem to lead back to the Mag...

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