Big output difference from the SVR to DDX?

Both are good just different. X5 is smoother sounding has less punch or slap than the VXF. VXF hits the lows a little better and the X5 needs a lot more power than the VXF. the smart 3 was barely enough power for one Soundstream 5 12" where it was perfect for a vxf.

If I’m not mistaken, I think the guy who helped design the ddx was a former worker for sundown audio and helped design the sub. Which is why it has quality specs about it.

You are correct. Bigger motor than the EVL too 202oz vs 166oz Better sensitivity and excellent QTS means it's very accurate musically

Thank you!

Thank you Yes I built the boxes.

I haven't tried the VXF yet as I am more of a SQL guy but I may try them in the future. How do they do with music and accuracy?

@@HiFiVector They good with rock and metal, great with rap and bass. They were designed for sq with high power capabilities so everything always sounds awesome

Nice I will definitely have to check them out in the future.

Jeesh does everyone always just bring up SA when talking about subs? How much is a SKAR DDX 12"? What? Under 200$? Now remind me how much a 12" SA sub cost please. Its like reviewing an Honda Accord and then saying "well they dont compete with Cadilac or Mercedes but its ok" lol See what I mean? Also, by now, Im sure the name SA has been beaten to death

​@@blazeaglorysundown isn't that great anymore either. Decent quality control but most of their subs are made in China now. PSI and other companies make them look like garbage for an even cheaper price. PSI is all hand built in the US as well.

Also, should I go for ported or sealed? I’m thinking sealed to keep things tight, but I might go for ported if the DDX 10s are tight and punchy enough to begin with.

What type of vehicle and what amp / wattage will you be running?

@@HiFiVector 2014 VW Jetta and I’ll probably be running a pioneer 2400w

I haven’t settled on an amp yet, but that’s what the guy at my local car audio place recommended.

In my opinion the DDX are loud and the slap hard but not that great. Musical sound quality. I would go with 2 audiopipe 10’s like these amzn.to/3skprmY they slap HARD . Yet sound great. You can even do 1 soundstream. R3 12” in a large ported box and those subs sound killer and are super punchy and accurate. If you go with Skar do a vxf 12” in a large ported box. Of the 3 I mentioned the vxf will hit the lows more but are still punchy. So hard to recommend things because there’s so many options and people have personal preferences but these are the three in a nutshell they’re fairly decently priced that I think you were like if you listen to metal. And all these go ported as long as it’s a decent ported box they will keep their accuracy but you would just get way more impact in my opinion a good sub will sound just as accurate in a ported box now if it’s a slappier, The subwo, it may need to be in sealed to be accurate, but that’s not the case with any of these.

DDX for SPL gladiators for SQ

Sorry wrong person. A DDx 10 will be louder than 2 svr 8” most likely. But the DDX are a little peaky. So I would say it depends if you just want loudness and volume or good daily driving sound quality. To SVR 8 inch subs would sound pretty good

@@HiFiVector The American Bass XR?

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@@HiFiVector Oh wow. This seems to be pretty consistent with Skar Audio. Their advertised specs don't seem to be right.

I have found that most all brands TS parameters are not exact is a pretty big variance from what spec say to real world. Some brands are closer than others and some are very far off. I Have even compared three different DATS units at the same time to verify the accuracy in the past just to verify the consistency between DATS units and although there’s a small variance they are pretty consistent. So I really wouldn’t be too hard on SKAR because again it’s most brands.

@@HiFiVector Oh I agree completely. It seems that the companies that do more actual testing of their products (Research & Design) are a bit more consistent. The companies that don't actually make their own subwoofers it can be very inconsistent. Do you agree? Example, Sundown seems to be a bit more consistent to me. Possibly because they are very hands on when it comes to designing their subwoofers and they understand how each part affects the specs and therefore sound of their products. Possibly I am wrong but it seems that way at least.

@@HiFiVector By the way, you mentioned that these sound a bit better for the SQ guys in a smaller box. Have you tested this? I just got a pair of these in 10" and want to break them in before designing the box for the customer just to see if this makes a difference in sound instead of just testing them right out of the box with the DATS.

Depends on what bass you are looking for.

Not sound quality

It just depends everyone has a different opinion. Btut both sounds good but the DDX will have way more volume and wow factor for sure and the DDX are slappier. Just a more aggressive subwoofer.

@@HiFiVector appreciate it. More of a spl guy myself so louder for me lol

YES

I will keep that in mind! Thanks!

Too many variables man to be able to tell you that all depends on your box volume and type of box. How much power you got what kind of car you have? Where are your boxes located? How strong electrical your car has. Etc….. but they are very loud budget subs for hitting numbers.

The ddx are louder and slap hard but the EVL sound way better musically.

Was your box built for SPL or more SQ oriented? I know that it is not easy to do SQ for bandpass. It is possible though.

That would make it boomier 😅

@@imfrom210texas depends on port loading and port tuning not just volume dude.

Foam

Very very punchy! I think for the money these are one of the best budget SPL subs out there. And SQ is still very good as well.

@@HiFiVector I agree but its rms rating is 1k rms I believe on the 12 the evl has a 1250 rms rating and the ddx looks like it will eat the evl .

@@joshholden8561 the evl are crap small motor just a turd sandwich

@@joshholden8561yeah most ppl treat the DDX as 1500 w RMS though and it’s pretty proven they can take it. I just installed a ddx 12 on a RP 1500 and it’s great

I’ll try and review it soon.

Yea they are meant to be SPL “ burp” woofers so they sound quality is not that great but they weren’t designed for SQ. They do slap extremely hard and are very loud. But as you said not very musical and very harsh. But a lot of guys like them because they don’t care about sound quality. They are built very well and can take a lot of abuse.