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Originally Posted by JonStoltz
I apologize if this has already been asked but i couldnt find it in the searches so here we go. Is 2 subs rated at 400 watts RMS (each) louder than 1 sub rated at 800 watts RMS? The difference is the amount of cone and air that is moving is doubled, so would that increase your decibles? For arguements sake lets say theyre the same brand and same size. Lets not pick apart the question and overcomplicate things lol. Thanks guys!
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If each woofer has the same impedance, same sensitivity, same enclosure volume per woofer, and the pair of 400W drivers are placed close together (mutual loading effect), and the 800W single is replaced by the 400W pair wired in parallel when powered by the same channel of the amp ...... yes.