Size of Sub (1 Viewer)

[ChrisAMar]

Right now i have a 100W 8" sub, a sony one to be specific. Though, i saw a new sub that's a 12" 150W. My receiver sends 75W of power to the sub. Will there be a dramatic difference in the bass if i purchase and use the 12" sub?

 

[RyanJE]

Are your subs passive or active?

 

[ChrisAMar]

the 8" is active, and the 12" im thinking of buying is also active

 

[Garrett Lundy]

I'd purchase a receiver with a subwoofer pre-amp output lest something catch fire first.

 

[John Garcia]

Your receiver sends nothing to your sub if it is active, even if you hook it up with speaker level inputs.

Driver size and amp capabilty do have a big effect on the capability of the sub, but there are a lot more factors than just those. In general though, that 12" should easily outperform your 8" sub.