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Is this amp bridgable?

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:32:42 +0000

Here is the situation, I am looking into buying some 100wrms component speakers. I found this amp (Alpine MRH-F255) in my friends trunk and he said I could have it. After searching the internet i found out that it is running 35X4rms along with a subwoofer channel. Does anyone know how I would go about bridging this amp into a 2 channel (if its even possible). This amp is running a wire harness for its speaker outputs and so I have absolutely no idea on how I would bridge it... And if I cant bridge it, would 35 watts sound better than just the head unit to power the speakers (most likely Alpine spr-17s or sps-600c)?

My second question is if i do deside to use the amp, I know i would have to buy a seperate wiring kit, but would I use the same remote wire that I use for my mono channel amp and just split it? Im new at this and am still not entirely sure what the remote even does.
Thanks for any help

SAE1200, something wrong?

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:15:52 +0000

I had my sae1200 for quite some time. Then got an SAZ1500, planned on getting a dc lvl 4xl, but got a great price on a normal lvl 4, so I went with that and sold the SAZ1500 and started using my sae1200 again.

I've been trying to set the gains with my dmm, But I've run into a problem.
At first I thought it might be the headunit, but I switched headunits and the problem still persists.

When I set my gains with the DMM and the subs not connected to the aim, I set it to 30v, which is down slightly from 1000/sqrt 1
All EQ's and bass boosts are set to 0. Headunit volume set to 23/35, sub volume set to 7/15

When I connect the sub, and play a 50 hz tone, I start the hu volume at 0, then slowly move toward 23. the amp voltage goes from about 1 to 10. At about 17 volume, it reaches 10. Then 1 click after that the voltage jumps to 40.

When I did this with my SAZ, I set the gains according the the procedure I detailed above. Then tested it by playing a 50hz tone with the subs plugged in. And the voltage was almost the same as when the subs were not plugged in.

I've tried several tones, and tried adjusting the subsonic filters and lowpass filter.

What do you think is the problem???

Circuit Breakers vs Fuses.

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:33:07 +0000

my mind keeps changing ever day while i'm trying to save on what amp to get. i know its going to be a sundown. but which one? i was leaning toward the 4500. but the used 3000's looked nice. now the 3500 seem to be offering a little more. so after looking, the 3500's do not have any fuses. i really dont like fuses because when i did, it kept blowing (it was a low amp like maybe 50 or so for the whole system, 3 1000w amps and a yellow top, after the stock battery). so i upgraded it to a 250amp monster fuse, worked perfect. i have seemed to have lost my fuse so someone said "Get a circuit breaker instead". just wondering whats your ideas on Fuses and on Circuit breakers.

School posted up a pic of our build!

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:48:03 +0000

Pretty excited, get our audio world a little face time haha.

Check it out..

http://www.kettering.edu/currentstudents/

Don Sweeney Optima Red Top's

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:31:32 +0000

4 years ago or so I got a SWEET deal on 6 Optima Red Tops. I can't find the guy and I don't remember what company he's from. Ring any bells for anyone?

Anyway most people don't run Optima, why not? I'm assuming because more hours of sotrage can be had for less? I like the idea of dry/gel cells so that I can mount them any way I want inside the vehicle and no hydrogen gas released from charging.

Anyone know if this guy is still around? What other options should I consider?

Thanks!

Krypto

Hifonics Olympus any good or not?

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:17:34 +0000

Ok so I have one 12" ssd, with 700 watts, and im upgrading to 1200+ watts with the sundown 1200d v.2. Im not sure if I want to buy another ssd and make a new box, or just replace my existing ssd with one sub that can handle the power (and keep my existing box). I was browsing and found the hifonics olympus "olm1612," which does 1600rms bl=11, mms=204, fs=35.5. Given this sub's fs, can I still tune it to 32hz? And what does everyone think about hifonic's subs? I have always known their products, particularly their amps, to be somewhat cheap and overrated.

cannot make orders

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:32:01 +0000

i cannot make order/purchase. it keeps on returning to the "My account" after i follow the process. upon reading the boards i tried to clear cookies and cache. still the same thing. i have like 4 order numbers that are pending in my account right now. i tried to create an account in PayPal still the order is not passing thru. tried paying using credit card still the same its not allwoing me to order/purchase. called up my bank and everything are okey with my Credits.

hifonics olm1615

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:47:48 +0000

anyone ever use this sub? how did it perform?

need help finding plexiglass glue

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:55:36 +0000

What I planned on doing is glueing a layer of plexiglass over the top of painted mdf. I want it to dry clear so there will be no glue marks. Is there anything out there that can do this? I have looked and all I could find was plexi to plexi glue. Any finds would be greatly appreciated.

Funky Pup Dust Caps Available Here

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:25:13 +0000

Alright, folks made some good suggestions on how to keep the mad DeeBeezz flowing by way of Funky Pup Dust Caps. Making them available to SSA members makes good sense to me, so here are the details on how you can acquire some:

- PM me through this site
- Tell me what size you want and quantity (available in 10", 12" and 15")
- Give me your full mailing address
- PayPal me $10 (per pair); my PayPal address is salesmach5audio.com
- Be patient - it will take 2-3 weeks before you see them, not 2-3 hours or 2-3 days

The price includes shipping. I send them out in large bubble-lined envelopes via Canada Post ground service. If after 2-3 weeks you do not receive your dust caps someone at the post office probably wanted them for themselves because they understand the Pups capabilities. If this happens, PM me and I will look into it or send out replacements.

Thanks and happy DeeBeezzz,
Mark

speaker wire

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:52:19 +0000

why was i told that the 4 gauge wire that i am using for my sub is not only overkill but bad for it due to too much resistance?

I have not heard of this theory before, is there something that would support this train of thought?

thanks
chop

o dam! need some help here!

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:48:50 +0000

okay, i swear it ain't my fault, well i don't think it is anyway.

i was attemting to hand Alex his bottle and bumped the key board or the mouse noy sure, but the dam screen is all super small now.
not like it is reduced, it still takes up all 22 inches , it is like i zoomed out on mapquest or something, i can't hardly see you guys. lol.
the tab was highlighted in a green color instead of the normal blue aol tab color.
i know i hit some stuff, so okay, it is my fault, but i canot undo it... ftl,
it had some thing to do with the center button on the mouse that is used for scrolling. once i seen it was goofed up i pressed reload but it did not change, just the grren tab went back to blue.

help me out here fellas, before the wife get's home!

thanks chop

chicagofans new box

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:40:58 +0000

not very good pics, posted just in case chuck or steve wanted them.

sorry for the crappy cell phone pics.

small vid

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:18:39 +0000

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KS2v0UfchvQ

descripttion in sig

NS v1 vs NS v2

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:01:49 +0000

Sundown Team,

I am looking at the forum about this but I can't seem to find any article discussion the difference between the two good sub aside from its RMS.

Thanks

BL's in sealed box

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:34:14 +0000

Whats good guys just found this board and decided to join. At any rate, been thinking of upgrading subs to FI but not sure which ones. I currently have 2 RF p2's powered by a RF P500.2 with a cap and am pretty happy with it but i want more. I found FI and have heard nothing but good things. Keep in mind i have a Chevy SIlverado with a sealed box under my rear seats. What FI subs could i use with this box or would u guys recomend another box? Really looking into the BL's but not sure what will fit and such. Any help will be appreciated

Which amp to buy

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 04:52:08 +0000

I'm buying either 2 12" xcons or 2 15" xcons depends on what thumper comes up with and recommends for my truck x-cab s-10. I see in the ssa store that I can buy a combo of each sub with a sun down 1500 but I would like to only run one amp for the subs. Would the 3500 be ok or should I go bigger or should I go ahead and buy 2 1500.

P.S. I'm comming to the dark side from running 2 JL 12W6 and 2 Phoenix Gold Ti 600.2 amps. IT'S LOUD BUT I WANT MORE

Looking For A 15" MAW

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:48:15 +0000

I already have one 15" MAW and i love it. I would really like to add another to the mix. If anyone has one that they are willing to sell, or you know where i can pick one up please let me know.

Thanks in advance.

icon on 600w

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:43:58 +0000

would the icon 12 work well on 600 watts? gonna be powering it with a rsd600.1

box will be 2 cubes tuned to 32 hz

2009 ford focus system

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 02:45:07 +0000

Hi im looking for input on what I should put in my car for a system. I have a 2009 ford focus ses 4dr with sync so I will be using an req signal restorer. Right now i have a pair of focal access 570ca1's which will be going in the back doors then most likely a set of components for the fronts. I want a system that can really hit the lows. I have been looking at several subs like rockford 12t2d2 or a jl 13 w7 but cant decide between either or if I should just go with something like a 12 fi bl. I am looking at all these subs because they all have an rms of around 1000 watts and I dont think my car will be able to keep up with much more than a 2 channel and a 1000 watt mono. I will probably be looking at using either jl or rockford amps.

t20001bd water issue

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 02:35:49 +0000

My amp is mounted in the middle of my trunk and today i had to take everything out to install some more spl tiles i got in the mail, when i put everything back in and opened my trunk, a drop or 2 of water (it has been raining the past 3 days in st louis) fell onto the circuit board of my t2k...it fell in right by the phase switch. After that when i turned the car on, the sub (FI BTL) was making a awful low scratching noise, at first i figured it was the rca's to close to a power wire, messed around with the rca's which helped a little. I finally figured out it had to have been the water when i unplugged the RCA's and it continued making the noise until i unplugged the speaker wires. it went anywhere from the small scratching noise, to a high pitch squeal, i hit it with the blow dryer on the lowest setting for about a minute which also seemed to help a little.

anyone have any idea on what i should do? my next step is taking off the top of the t2k and physically drying it all and wiping away any water spots.

btw, the sub will still play but i dont like hearing distortion from my 500 dollar sub, also the VC is not blown, i pushed in on the sub (while amp was turned off) and didnt hear any scratching.

2 audiopipe 12's

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 01:42:19 +0000

i have 2 audiopipe 12's in a 2004 impala i would like to know if anybody know what would be good to tune them to i want really deep bass please help

hometheater/game room subwoofer

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 01:25:14 +0000

I am wanting to build a new sub for my room. It will consist of a Soundsplinter RL-P 18 on a 500 watt Oaudio plate amp. I have the 18 already, but i still need to buy the plate amp.

My question is about the enclosure and placement of the enclosure. The box specs on the Soundsplinter website say 12.8 cubes tuned to 18hz. I want to put the sub under my desk, but im not sure were to put the sub /port. ill try and post a picture of the desk and were it is compared to the rest of my system.

http://
theres the desk i want to put it under

http://
theres the desk to the left, and my couch to the right. then directly to the right is were my tv/reciever and towers are.

The max dimensions under the desk is length=54 height=25.25 depth=22.5. I plugged some numbers into winisd but im not sure what all the graphs mean.

Thanks for the help!

Fi Products

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 01:15:36 +0000

ok... i know i keep on switching my subs around... but im just going to stick with Fi Audio... im looking for a Sub that has good SQ and still get loud and have decent lows as well im looking into 1 15 Fi Product that will run off a AQ 2200.... im looking at the Fi Q but i know its a Sq Sub but how is its lows.. does it get loud..... im also looking at the BL and the BTL... i've heard that the BTL event though it a SPL monster i've heard it still sounds good... i just want to ask people with experience with these subs and ask them how they like it and which one is a good match for the AQ 2200..
Thanks

4 SA-8's or 2 Z-15's?

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 23:57:59 +0000

im goin back and forth between the 2. i think it would be badass to see peoples reactions off the fact that its 8's hittin that hard, but at the same time im really lookin for hard hittin mid and especially low bass wich is what makes me lean towards the 15's. so yalls input would be greatly appreciated.

Alpine PXA-H701 users, experience, sellers

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:49:17 +0000

Anyone own any of these? Can I get 4 bandpassed outputs with it? I need 3 -way active... 2 outs for tweets HP, 2 outs for 4" BP, and 2 outs for 6.5" BP.... most crossovers only have 2 HP, 2BP, 2LP.... but I need FOUR bandpassed.

Anyone selling any? Crutchfield says discontinued!

http://www.crutchfield.com/S-A2KFWiqFKq0/p_500PXAH701/Alpine-PXA-H701.html]Alpine PXA-H701 Multichannel audio processor at Crutchfield.com

Thanks!

what is pioneers bfc?

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:16:00 +0000

i got a pos pioneer gm-5300t 2ch amp for my gfs car as a temp. amp while my mtx 7801 she was using is being repaired, when i got the pioneer one of the speaker output terminals was messed up and it keeps blowing fuses after playing it for a while, so i opened it up and removed the speaker terminals and soldiered 16ga wire to the board (the way all amps should be imo) and i bypassed the fuseing by soldiering a piece of 12ga wire across all the soldier points on the board for the fuses and i am going to run an 80amp external fuse, anyways i noticed a switch on the board that said bfc on the bottom and spl on the top and it was switched to bfc im curious to what this is and if it would be any advantage to flip it the the spl side? i read in the manual and it said that , if you hear a beat while listining to an AM broadcast to flip it with a small screwdriver. anyone know?

Powering an amp with the alt using a cap to stiffen the voltage?

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:49:07 +0000

just got this idea sitting in econ today listening to my awful TA talk about derived demand for labor... I know normally the alt isn't used for transient loads, but would it be at all possible to hook up a power wire to the alt and send it straight to the amp, using a high capacity cap somewhere along the way to stiffen the voltage during amp draws? I was thinking that in this scenario, the cap would be acting just like a battery

DEH-P800PRS vs CD7200MKII

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 07:42:05 +0000

Im considering on buying one of these head units and would like to know if you guys have any opinion on which one you think is better. In terms of sound quality, functionality, features, ipod use

Cost of recones

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 04:34:17 +0000

Can I get an idea on the cost of reconing one of the newer Havoc 15's? And what would the cost be to convert it to a 12"? I might have a line on a 15 motor and basket for the cheaps.

Just to start off my build log

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 04:04:24 +0000

Just got done with putting a tv in the steering wheel now I'm working on taking out the ps2 I had in the dash and putting in another tv in the passenger dash. Can neone tell me how to upload photos. Didn't see anywhere to do that

Epicenter?

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 03:11:17 +0000

Good evening people I need some info on the epicenters , like the ones from Audiocontrol . What exactly do they do ? Is it a great plus having one if it's free. thanks

exile amps

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:57:20 +0000

has anyone used these? nothing pulls up in the search.

Which Sub Should I Get?????

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:59:23 +0000

Incriminator Audio Death Row or Fi Q. Looking for powerful lows, solid high end. Basically an all around sub that dominates the low end. Planning on running 2 12"s ported? Thanks for the input.

I'm Having A Really Hard Time Deciding

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:31:39 +0000

Ok, so I already have two 12" Alpine Type R's. I am deciding that it is about time to finally upgrade the sound system.

These are the three plans I am coming up with:

1) Buy two more Type R's and another amp, and run four twelves.

2) Sell the R's and the amp and buy two more powerful 12's and a new amp.

3) Sell the R's and the amp and buy two 15's and a new amp.

This is all in a 1993 Range Rover LWB.

Sub Opinions

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:56:16 +0000

hey guys this is a great and informative site!. I have a 2003 mercury Grand marquis stock everything when it comes to electrical, system wise i have 2 15" kicker cvr's in a sealed box powered by a 1400.1d autotek amp, and truth be told i want to upgrade my subs. I was looking at the FI selection but cant figure out wich one best suits me i mostly listen to hip-hop and was wondering wich Fi sub would be louder then the cvr's i was thinking maybe a 1 15" in a ported box or maybe 1 12"? Thanks for your help n time oh BTW i have about $350 to spend thanks

biggest newbie question ever please help

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:52:25 +0000

i have a m1d1 usamps amp. it says its a mono amp so does that mean i can only run one sub off of it cause the way it looks it has a pace for two. and if i can run two will they be getting the same power if wired up the same. say if i wire it to one ohm will they both be getting 1200 watts?

Questions on the Kenwood DDX514

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:50:31 +0000

So I just picked up a 2005 TrailBlazer and the factory Head Unit has to go....

I have alway like Kenwood head Units so, I'm looking at the Kenwood DDX514....

http://www.crutchfield.com/p_113DDX514/Kenwood-DDX514.html?tp=20217

It seems to cover most of my wants...

Nice Bright easy to see/read display in all lighting conditions. If its going to have one, it might as well be good!
Ipod control, not just Aux input, but seemingly native controls with Album art, playlists and all (need a 30.00 cable)
Ability to hook up an HD tunner (extra 80 bucks I think)
Ability to hook up a Sirius (again Controls it natively, not just a aux input) (I have sirus and love it for travel)
Ability to add Navigation module (not huge deal, already have a upper end garmin that I'm real happy with)
Does have Aux, so if I come up with something new, I can pipe it in.
Front and Rear USB Ports (no plans for them, but I'd be glad to have'em, keeps futher options open and seems like an easy way for Firmware upgrades)
Plays may formats of media on Burnt CDs and DVDs and re-writables... Some units, won't do Burnt especially DVDs...
Decent price, I think its just under 600.00, before add on modules...

Dual Zone, so I can hook up something for the kid in the back seat if I want to later (probably wont)
I'm sure there are a few more things that are pluses, but Nothing big...

Now my Complaints
Doesn't come with the Stupid Wireless remote (WTF kind D.B. move is that????) (extra 30.00) (Good news is its cheap to replace, my last one was a 100.00, still looking for that MF'er)
Looks like it does not have a dedicated Sub Pre Out...
It has a Dedicated Front Pre-out and the Rear is Switchable from Full Range to Sub only??? (Another D.B. move, who that puts in a mid grade headunit with features like this doesn't want 6 Channels of Output??? F+R+S
I'm thinking that is a deal breaker for me... I want F+R+S Pre-Outs....

Thoughts, are I just being stuborn on the preouts?

Is there another unit that everything I mentioned above????

Question for BTL 15" enclosure in Buick.

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:31:16 +0000

Hello,
So i'm finally deciding to change my setup in my '90 Regal and i definately would like to go with some BTL subs. I'm starting to plan everything out beforehand so i figured i'd ask your opinions first. I'm planning on going with a ported box and having it forward facing (blocking off the trunk.) So the rear seat would be removed. I calculated my max box size i can fit ... and it comes to just over 3.3 cubic feet. This is the I.D. of the box and the woofer has a .21 displacement so i'm at just a tad over the 3 cubic feet mark.
Now FI recommends a 3-5 cubic feet box size. I plan on playing mostly hip hop/rap with big bass notes. Would i be fine with only having a 3 cubic feet box? Or is it mandatory that with bigger bass i'd need to go with the maximum box size which would be on the 4-5 cubic feet level? What exactly would i be losing out on by having a smaller box?
My only other option would be to use (2) BTL 12" subs instead but i kind of wanted to go with the 15's.

BTW i plan on powering EACH sub with around 2500-3000 max watts RMS. I have plenty of power to do it if your wondering... it'll have a dual alternator setup.

Any help is greatly appreciated.
Thanks!

Tuning for 2 10in BLs

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:32:16 +0000

Im currently using the RE Enclosure calculator (http://www.reaudio.com/speaker_box/LPort_Box_Calc.html) and after putting in the dimensions I can fit in my trunk and Im playing around with port size and what not and I was curious, the "tech" section on the Fi site says the recommended tuning is 33hz, I can only get my box to fit if I tune it around 34hz, is this an issue? would it be better to be lower than ideal if you cant get the ideal 33hz like 32hz instead... Or am I not even gonna notice? Also, again refering to the "tech" section, for the 10s it recommends 15 square inches of vent per cubic foot of air space, is it a major issue if I can only work around 12 square inches?

Specs for the box for two 10in Fi Bls
Air space after woofer displacement: 2.475 Cubic Ft
Square Port Area: 31.25
Tuned Frequency: 33.79hz

Good enough?

Also side question, is there any disadvantage to having it built with the universal option as opposed to not?

Running 3000D at .25

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:15:14 +0000

I've been thinking of wiring my subs lower (see sig) to .25 ohms. Their dual 1s so it should be .25 correct, tried looking for a pic can't find. ( if you have one please post a link). My rise with the amp off is like 1.4 I believe, and close to 2 ohms when playing. Any ideas?

Thanx

Power Acoustik the company

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:06:09 +0000

i feel like i should say something nice about this company. i blew 1 of there 55001d amps and they took it back no problems sent me a brand new one (just had to pay shipping both ways). so 2 days ago i ended up blowing one of there 1600/4 amps. just called tech support to make sure what the alternating power/protect light ment. (it means its "toast"). the tech support was amazingly friendly and directed me to RA where they gave me a RA # no problem or saying that it was installer error. (which it was not). if it was not for their korean made cheapness i would HIGHLY recommend them.

needless to say i'm still going to end up getting all sundown amps.

Which one of these would be louder?

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:18:25 +0000

All of these would be powered off a Sundown SAZ-2000d in 4.5 cubes tuned to 33hz. Was just curious about this because I'd like to eventually get an SUV and would like to do one of these setups. I know this is a matter of opinion, but I'd like to see how many opinions lead more towards what out of curiousity.

RE Audio MX 15
DC Level 4XL 15
SSA Xcon 15

Ma audio HK4000D

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:49:56 +0000

Hello. I have 1 15" Fi BTL for now and I was looking at getting another in the future. I found a pretty good deal on an Ma audio HK4000D. My electrical will have the Big 3 done and I have 1 Kinetic 1400 battery but also soon to be at least one more. Would this amp be worth the money to push 2 15" Btl's daily (Rap) to their full potential or is it overrated?

FI SSD 12" Flat Coil Option D1 Ohm Question

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:23:41 +0000

Hey guys i was watchn sum vids of people playin tones w there subs i was wondering if it would be ok foir me to do so with my setup?

i have a FI SSD 12" w/ Flat Coil D1ohm runnin 1100rms @ 2ohms big 3 and just upgraded to a 120 amp alt

What box for my Crunch GP12D4?

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:56:38 +0000

Hi Guys,

I am currently running a Crunch GP12D4 running off a Hifonics Titan TXi 6006 (budget setup in a small UK car) but I'm not sure what the ideal box would be?

I'm going for an SQ setup but I do like my bass

The manufacture reccomend 1cu ft in a sealed box & 1.25 cu ft in a ported box? What would you guys recommend?

Also what would be the best way to wire up my sub to give the best sound?

Sorry for all the noobie questions but there isnt as much online info in the UK

Thank's all!

bl 18

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:53:03 +0000

I traded everything i had about 6 months ago, well, guy gave me good deal on getting all back and some new stuff he just bought. Anyway its 2 BL 18s, and 2 sundown 1500ds strapped. I had subs up, port back, 20 cubes before port and subs tuned to 33hz. It sounded great and definitely had the lows. box before was this:

then i had new design done for wall behind front seats, same tuning, and specs, both boxes with 200+ square inches of port, wall box:

Both boxes designed by chris at fishercustoms. I never use backseat anyway, but not sure if will make big difference as in louder if i go with a wall. any suggestions? or just go back how it was?

Kole Audio TRAX1-7000D

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 07:29:24 +0000

Does anyone have any info on the new Kole Audio TRAX1-7000D pics , tested RMs rating anything would help

Wrong time to sell, or asking too much?

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 06:13:20 +0000

Hey guys, been trying for the last week to get rid of my current equipment to make room for new stuff.

I put some ads up, and not one person has been interested, not even any lowballers. lol

When I had two Hifonics amplifiers of comparable power for sale last spring I got literally flooded with demand, and I asked just about the same amount of money. Although they were unused.

Here's what's for sale.
Keep in mind I live in Canada. Not easy to get Fi up here, and Soundstream is not seen often.

$300 - 12" Fi BL - Dual 2, Cooling, Flatwind, Daily
$300 - Soundstream Tarantula TRX1500D
$200 - Soundstream Tarantula TRX2.550

Was thinking about knocking $50 off everything.
Let me know what else I should try. I even offered free shipping on the amps to anywhere in Ontario/Quebec.

Here's the ads anyways:
https://accounts.craigslist.org/post/shwpst?pii=1463465635&db=lv
https://accounts.craigslist.org/post/shwpst?pii=1463480727&db=lv

New Alt

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 04:40:37 +0000

I am looking to get yet another alt for my car and I know iraggi makes good ones but has anyone used one made by excessiveamperage? I dont want to get ripped off like I have read few have.

jimmy front end problems

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 04:06:13 +0000

alright so today we were drivin and all the sudden something under the passenger side started clicking.
you could feel it on your feet. if felt like the tire had a knot in it or something. so we kept driving and we stopped a cvs for about 10 minutes.
when we left cvs we turned right and then the right side started clanking and grinding. it was loud. so everytime we turned right it started doing this.
when the brakes were hit it stopped making the noise.

so we finally got home and let it sit for about an hour and then went to the gas station and now its doing it on both sides. i have no idea what it is.
im thinking maybe the cv joints or ball joints? i dont really know though. i dont think that would make both sides mess up in less then 2 hours.
i was on another forum and a guy said the same thing happened to him and he thought it was the cv joints but all he had to do was change the differential fluid.
your suppose to change it about every 30,000 miles. since ive had my jimmy weve put about 40,000 on it and i dont know how long itd been since itd been change before i got it. so does anybody have any ideas?

Alpine Type X compnents???

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 04:02:21 +0000

Hey, everyone. On www.sonicelectronix.com, i have found a pair of Alpine Type-X reference series component speakers that, including dynomat and baffles, will run me about 200 dollars out the door. These speakers are running 300 dollars for just the speakers on Alpine's site. The only problem is there is no shops around that have these speakers available to listen to....
What are your opinions on this speaker and would you have any other recomendations (perferably costing less money?). At the moment i am running stock 5X7's in both the doors and the rear deck so anything will be an improvement. I want something with a high quality sound and i've heard good about Alpine. i'll take any advise you can give.
Thanks

1000 or 1200 for daily

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:14:25 +0000

I was wondering if you think it would be better to get a 1000 or 1200 for a daily driver. I'm putting them on 2 15 BL's ... any idea's on this? the pro's cons to both?

ixl 10 parameters

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 01:41:47 +0000

anyone have the parameters layin around for the ixl 10? Mach 5 took the ixl 10 off there sight and now i cant find the specs. any help is appreciated

How long did it take for YOUR sub to arrive ?

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 01:29:09 +0000

Just curious.

As of right now for me, I ordered mine on sunday. Still haven't received any email yet other than order confirmation :/ I do realize today is the first business day though.

I wonder what the quickest someone has received theirs is.

Advice on my new ride

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 23:41:54 +0000

Hello everyone, I was quite out of the scenario for family reasons, but always checking what's new in SSA.

Recently I change my ride for an 06 Navigator ultimate, I keep most of the equipments of the town car like the audiocontrol LC7, the lanzar OPTIX10 crossover, the memphis ST1000D mono amp and the 2 subs Ascendant Audio Chaos 10". I'm interest in create an sq system with what I got now and add a few more things like component speakers, damping material, etc. also i was thinking in build a custom center console in the second row, that house the subs, cause i need all the cargo space for my job. Where i'm totally lost is in the eficiency of the subs in a small sealed box and if the amp will provide enough power for them.

so any ideas or sugestions on what can i do to achieve my goals?

if you ask what's the budget, $2,500.00.

thanks in advance.

Anyone heard of Power bastards?

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 23:39:45 +0000

Im looking at this 220 amp alternator with an overdrive pully, anyone messed with this company?
i called mechman and they wanted 499 for a 1995 chevy lumina 3.1l v6 alt but these guys at power bastards want 225 for the same thing.
anyone messed with them?

SPL Box for tens?????

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:39:25 +0000

Okay so many designs and tunnings have been done at this point any new ideas will help!!

Car freq: 50-51hz
box tunned to 48hz 145.2db 8.2cbs
boxtunned to 43hz 148.8 db 5.2cbs
boxtunned to 38hz 147.1db 5.2 cbs
boxtunned to 32hz 145.6db 5.4 cbs

all boxes are vented box style subs firing up.

box tunned to 38hz 3-3'' aeros 4.0 cubes 143.5db
boxtunned to 45hz 3-3" aeros 4.0 cubes 139.0 db

subs up ports back also tried firing to left side of car then right no change all recorded loses??????

any help will be great!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

thanks,

Fi BTL's power upgrade requirements?

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:33:14 +0000

Hi, I am driving a Jeep Grand Cherokee (1993) and my current set up is a Memphis MOJO on an Alpine PDX 1.1000. As far as wiring, i have 4 AWG power wire for the amp (Knukonceptz Kolossus Fleks Kable), and I have put in a 0 AWG wire (also Knu) for the battery to chassis ground. I was going to complete the big 3, but was told by a mechanic that the other two were not necessary for my setup (stock 90 amp alt currently.) I receive decent voltage drops (almost massive at idle if i'm not careful.) About 3 weeks a go, my voltage dropped to the point that my amp went into clipping (or at least this is what I think caused it. Gain is set right on or a little below half). Long story short, the MOJO's surround cracked and is now out of commission. I recently ordered a 12" FI BTL (Fully loaded) to take the MOJO's place, but I have some questions.

1. As for my current enclosure, it is 3.65 Cubes net at 34-35 hertz. Will i need to place some wood or something inside to reduce it to around 3, or will it be okay in the large box.

2. As far as power upgrades, i will soon add a Kinetic battery (prob 1400) in the rear to handle the amp. Will I need to finish the big 3? Does the wire between the batteries need to be fused and should i upgrade it to 0 AWG also?

3. I plan on upgrading to a sundown amp before too long. I will purchase a larger kinetik battery(How big?) and put the 1400 up front. By then i will have all 0 AWG wiring. I was wondering if the SAZ-3500D will sound good on 2 BTL subs (I know its underpowered, but I'm on a budget {being 16 and working minimum wage with a Jeep that gets 12 miles to the gallon doesn't help much} ,and don't feel like making the same mistake twice.)

4. Where can i find a decent box plan for 2 12" BTL sub woofers at around 32-33 hertz? (I heard that its best to have them up firing with port toward rear.) I built the last box by myself (Took me around 8 hrs, but it was a first time build) out of 3/4" MDF with double baffle front. The only complication i had out of it is that i cut my hole just a little to large (cut around 11.5 and should have been closer to 11.) I really don't want to build a new box until I decide to order another BTL, so I think that i will try and make this work by using the same holes as the MOJO used.

Thanks to all that help. Sorry for the extreme multitude of questions, but i am still learning a lot about the car audio installation and tuning process. Any reply is appreciated!

--Andrew--

Bigger box vs. slightly smaller box...

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:48:30 +0000

I'm currently building an enclosure for 1 Fi BL, (15") and I was wondering, which box will better suit the sub, (both will be tuned to 32Hz).
4cuft
4.9cuft
See signature for car and current setup info.
Thanks

8.4 cubic feet in a 1st gen RX-7?

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:19:32 +0000

I havent been on here in a while and im needing some help.I finally got all of the equipment for my system.It consist of 2 sets of Pioneer Premier 63/4 comps 1 set of Infinity 61/2 comps.An Orion 2100 HCCA pushing 2 custom built 15s and a Kicker 3 way crossover and a bunch of dist blocks,fuses,Rcas ect.All of this was going in an ext cab Chevy,but some lil 18 yearold rearended me and totaled out my truck.Damm im pissed talking about it.My question is can i squeeze 8.4 cubs out of a 1st gen RX7?Thats the car im buying cause dont have enough for another truck.Does anyone have one or know someone that has a setup like this?Any imput would help out alot.Thanks in advance.

which sub need your input plzzzzzzzz

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:05:46 +0000

ok at tax time i think i want the Mach 5 Audio
High quality long-throw subwoofer suitable for home and car audio

Use high Qt version for Infinite Baffle setups

Cast aluminum basket

3" high temperature voice coil

Triple stacked motor

Enhanced motor cooling

2 layer spyders

Your choice of dual 1 Ohm or dual 2 Ohm configurations

Can be optimized for Bass Reflex (low Qt) or Sealed (high Qt) boxes

Suitable with amplifiers of up to 1000 watts RMS

Shipping included in price

(within North America)
Power Handling - 1,000 watts

Sensitivity - 86db (2.83 volts)

Impedance - Dual 2 / 1 Ohm

Dimensions

Outside Diameter - 31.1cm

Mounting Diameter - 27.9cm

Mounting Depth - 16.5cm

Recommended Box Sizes

Low Qt Models - 40L (1.4 cu. ft.) 30Hz tuning

High Qt Models - 50L (1.8 cu. ft.)

T/S Parameters

Dual 2 Ohm Version

Qt = Low / High

Fs = 26 / 26 Hz

Re = 3.7 / 3.7 Ohms

Qes = 0.32 /0.74

Qms = 6.24 / 8.58

Qts = 0.31 / 0.68

VAS = 34 / 44 litres

Sd = 411.9 cm2

BL = 21.8 / 12.6

Xmax = 22 mm

T/S Parameters

Dual 1 Ohm Version

Qt = Low / High

Fs = 29 / 29 Hz

Re = 1.8 / 1.8Ohms

Qes = 0.45 /0.75

Qms = 6.24 / 8.01

Qts = 0.42 / 0.69

VAS = 32 / 28 litres

Sd = 411.9 cm2

BL = 12.3 / 10.5

Xmax = 22 mm

or

Death Row Series 12"in

• 8 spoke black cast basket
• 3” 4 layer flat wound aluminum voice coil
• Double Black Progressive Spiders with Woven Tinsels
• Injected Pulp Matrix Fiber Reinforced Cone
• Double Layer Foam Surround
• Triple Stacked Magnets with Black Nickel Finish
• Interlocking Aluminum Spider Spacer Assembly
• CILD - Center Interlocking Dustcap
• ADC - Air Driven Cooling
• Nickel Plated Push Terminals
• Wrap Around Rubber Gasket
• 1000 Watt RMS Rated
• DVC 1 ohm or 2 ohm

question on wiring btls

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:01:21 +0000

I havent been on this forum in months so I did a lil update I am currently running 2 btls on 2 audioque 2200's. The subs are D/2 fully loaded. I have a 220 iraggi alt. The big 3, 4 kinetik 2400 batts and 1 yellow top under the hood. Here is a couple pics of the equip stripped from the car getting ready to upgrade. Now the question I was going to run the subs just 1 sundown 3500 wired to .5 ohms (just til I get the money to buy a second amp).But I read in another thread that it is hard on the subs. I didnt know that i thought it was only hard on the amps if your electrical couldnt back it up.

What the hell....

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:24:33 +0000

http://www.mtx.com/caraudio/products/subwoofers/jackHammer24sq.cfm

Maybe this one will be used more appropriately.

In the pimp my ride where they installed the original jackhammer, a 22" woofer on 8500w only hit 130dB.

Funky Pup Dust Caps No Longer Available

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:02:12 +0000

It comes with great sadness to make this public statement

****
All it takes is a few bad apples to spoil it for everyone. Due to issues beyond my control (mail handling for example), availability of the famous Funky Pup Dust Caps will cease. Some folks need to realize the humour behind the Funky Pup Dust Cap, what a $2.50 part represents and not take the requirement to have them so seriously. Heck, I paid more in packaging and shipping than what I was charging for them.

Those of you who received your Funky Pup Dust Cap I hope you achieve the mad DBeez….

****

Subwoofer diagram

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:46:15 +0000

I need to find a super detailed diagram of every part of the average woofer. I can't figure out how to use search on SSA, maybe i'm slow, but time is of the essence. Does anyone have a link, or a link to a thread with one?

PEAK power

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:22:15 +0000

Hi

I want to know how much is the new 12" BTL peak power.

Too Cold?

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 09:55:14 +0000

just a quick question, is it possible for a amp to be "too cold"?

distortion some where

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 05:38:08 +0000

i check all my speakers all the wires nothing touching......nothing cut, when i turn the radio up i can still hear and feel the bass. and everything esle getts distorted so i don't know whats up ............the only thing i can think of is the radio is a peace of ///

Someone needs to do this to a voicecoil

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 02:43:17 +0000

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FXvLG4YXmiM someone should do this with a voice coil and make the sub-woofer super efficient!!!

3 Way Component speakers - witch do you prefer?

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 01:54:47 +0000

i am interested in a 3 way component system. reason being, one 2 way component system wouldnt be enough for me. i think a 3 way system would be more broader, with a woofer, a vocal mid range driver and a tweeter. i was looking at focals. model 165 A3 from there "Access" line. im not that particular to where i need to hear them before i buy. im sure i would be satisfied. im use to listening to factorys so any component sysem would probably do me good. anybody have suggestions or experience with a 3 way system? and also is the rated rms power totaled between all speakers on each crossover?

new system- need ideas

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:34:18 +0000

so i am looking into getting a chevy blazer here in about 2 weeks. i want to put a system in it. i had a Fi Q 15 in a chevy colorado ext cab but it was only running off a visionk 600watt wayyyyyy under powered and complete bs. but yet still sounded pretty good lol.

soo to the point. i am pretty sure i want to go with two 15s or maybe two 12s. i am going be doing a big 3 upgrade, changing the main battery, possibly upgrading the alt to a 270 or 300 but deff the big 3 and battery for sure. so im not sure what to go with. i want to get stupid lows and nice pressure so people are like DAMMMMM, i am not really to worried about the SQ issue. i mean as long as it sounds good and doesnt just sound like it is being recorded through a phone or w.e yeah im ok i mean it is spl so yeah. but i would like some amounts of SQ to be in there as well. so i am thinking maybe throw two 12 bl or maybe two 15 Q. not sure yet haven't really settled on one yet

looking for some help and ideas as far as speakers goes for good spl as a daily driver i dont need to be hitting like 150 but i mean 142 or something would be cool and have it sound decently clear.
also any suggestion with amp suggestion would be greatly appreciated.

my 15" IXL

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:02:00 +0000

got a Mach 5 Audio 15" IXL with a TMA T1000.1(made by JL)

side by side shot with a 15" RE SX

loving it so far:D gonna build a different box down the road, suggestions? this one is 2cubes@28htz(i think)

vids to come, anyway to get a mach 5 decal for the dustcap??

jl audio

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 23:45:15 +0000

whats up ssa i have a little problem i have two jl audio amps 500x1 mono there suppose to be hook on each sub i have 2 kicker l7 15 2ohm now my problem is im trying to strap them together i thought i follow all of the directions its just missin something feels like a lack of power now i did have these hook up not to long ago then i switch over to us amps which i love but i had to send one in for repair so i put the jls back in until my us comes back now keep in my mind everything is brand new so i dont know what i hook up wrong i need help bad because i miss my bass so if anyone has diagrams or knows how to hook these up propley i greatly appreciate it. thanks Mr crown

Hunterp223 Box Design Fi BL 15

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 19:02:53 +0000

Box is going in a Tahoe.

Fi BL 15

5.0cuft NET @32hz using 108.5sqin of port.

Awaiting Hunterp223's approval.

SPL Head Unit

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 16:36:38 +0000

Hi Guys, I need a good head unit for spl, so what you got. I have a Alpine cda-7995 receiver rigth now, it is the one with no internal amplifier. It is good for SQ for sucks for SPL. So what will be a good head unit?

US AMPS 4000x

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 14:34:20 +0000

I would like to know the rating's on this amp. All I can find is 2000x2@2ohm and 4000x1@4ohm What does it do at 4ohm stereo or can it run @1ohm stereo?, Does it really put out 4000 watts, and what voltage was that. here are some pictures. I have 2 of them. If you could help thanks!

help with trunk lid rattle

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 09:49:36 +0000

ok so i drive a 76' caprice with 2 treo 15's and my trunk lid is 2 seperate layers ....over the years the two layers dont stick together anymore which causes it to rattle ,sometimes louder than the bass and was just wondering if anyone could give me tips to fix this problem without weighing the lid down where it wont stay open on its own. my first thought was the canned foam stuff that expands but thats alot to fill also my cousin works for a glass company and he gaqve me a cpl rolls of that gooey black shit that seals windshields i just cant it very far into the lid. anyone got better ideas?

Four sub wiring

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 06:45:53 +0000

Is it possible to wire four 4 ohm dvc subs to a 2 channel amp, with each channel seeing 2 ohms? I have them running at four ohms, but can you use series and parallel wiring to create this load? If I set each sub in parallel wiring (+ to + and - to -, right?)and then run the - from one channel to one sub, the positive from that channel to the other sub, and a wire connecting the other + and - terminals from sub to sub, would this do it? Here's what I'm talking about. (pic may not work) Just hooked up these subs, but they sound distorted and just terrible, will they sound better after they break in, or just lower/louder? Replaced 4 RF P1 12's with 4 infinity 1252w's, and I miss the rockfords.

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Just bought an SSD 18

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 02:40:53 +0000

Just ordered my SSD 18 today. Waiting for my tracking number to come once its built, and then the countdown until it arrives.

The sub will be going in my room, and I am trying to build up a good ported box plan now.

Does anyone here have a Fi sub in their room ? I'm curious.

Right now I have 2 10" Rockford Fosgate Punches from the 90s in a ported box. They are in the corner of my room, and can be heard from anywhere in the house. They aren't that loud though, being so old. But they do pretty good. They shake the siding of my house pretty good. How much louder do you think the SSD will be (assuming its in a well built box @33hz) ?

I'm a new AQ fan

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 02:18:29 +0000

I can't speak for the reliability of the AQ sub yet, as I just got one of them in. But I can say that you definitely get your moneys worth with the HDC3 series. I was surprised when there was a box at the door since I haven't even received notification that one of my subs shipped, but man was I happy and amazed when I opened the box. I ordered a pair of HDC310's for a build of mine and figured they would be a nice little subs for a small build. But now I'm considering trying these out in my SUV.

This thing is HUGE. I have never liked small subs until now.

BL 12 VS AQ HDC310

12" BTL Bought!

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 02:17:02 +0000

I bought the 12" BTL and received a notification from papal (This email confirms that Fi Car Audio has accepted the $459.28 USD you sent.) on 11/9/09. Is there supposed to be any other notifications? I read on this forum that FI sends a tracking number that is updated when the sub is shipped. Was i supposed to get one and just didn't? I know that its only been 4 business days, but i was just wondering. Thanks in advance!
--Andrew--

KHC 16V or KHC 2000 Power Cell????

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 00:43:13 +0000

Hello all,
am new to this forum and seeking help. I currently have a 850CCA battery under the hood and wanting your opinion on adding either the KHC 16V Power Cell or the KHC 2000 to my system. I was thinking that the 16V would supply the voltage to the amp to put out full power and do a good job supply power, while with the KHC 2000 i may still have the 13.8 volts that i currently have ( or not, am not sure) but will surely have the power needed to run the system. I have a 230 amp HO alternator and the big 3 done (jointed 2 4 gauge wires together for each run, may need to change to 0 gauge?). I have a AQ2200D amp and 2 12" Incriminator Audio Death Rows. Which power cell would be the better choice for this application?
Thank in advance for your response.

SPL Tiles from Second Skin

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 23:48:37 +0000

Has anyone had any experience using the SPL tiles from Second Skin? Im finally starting the process of doing a build on a Suburban. I will be running 1 18" btl and i know i will definately need some sound deadening. Sounds like these Spl Tiles will be a better option for me since i dont want to have to go through dynomatting the whole truck

changing box : how does the sub "feel" it?

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 22:26:49 +0000

I recently changed the enclosure of my sub. Nothing else has changed : same electrical, same amp,...
The old one was too small, and badly tuned (too high). The new one is really a good one.
When I made the change, I was not so happy with it. And after a few days I start to like it more and more!
Could it be that the sub need to adapt to its enclosure for some time before playing as it should ?
Maybe I am just getting used to it!

What do you think about that?

Trunk Bass Cancellation???

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 20:55:01 +0000

I currently drive a 2006 galant and i have been having trouble with getting upper bass( about 50hz and up) out of any setups i have ran. Any where above i say about 50hz is extrememly quiet, while anything below is gets low & loud, .... Set-ups i have ran include:

1. (2) infinity reference 12's
-kenwood 9103d @ about 500 R.M.S.
- 1.25 Sealed each before sub displacement
- rear firing

2. (4) Pioneer Champion Series Tsw-304
- Kenwood 9103d @ 1ohm - about 800-900 R.M.S
- about 1.1 sealed each after displacement and bracing
- up firing sealed enclosure

Current & temporary setup:
(1) Kicker Cvr 15
- Audiopipe 30001d @ 2ohms - about 900Rms
- 2.45 Sealed
- Rear firing

I do realize that none of these speakers are top 10 drivers but i dont think it is the driver at fault here, since i have had them installed in other vehicles with better results...i have been thinking going ported on my next setup since Im pretty sure that the problems extends pass my crossover settings since i have adjusted them over a million times it seems.I usually set my crossover at around 60 hz because setting it higher yields no better results, with no bass boost. I have tried using the bass boost but it jux makes it worse.I have also tried switching polarity and changing firing direction. If anyone could offer me any helpful information about gaining output on the upper end or direct me to a answer i would appreciate it....

Thanks,
Breeze

can you put a 7 groove belt on a 6 groove pulley?

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 20:47:52 +0000

ive got a 300 amp alt that is made for a 08 ram. its a 6 groove pulley though, my old one is 7, can i put the 7 groove belt on the 6 groove pulley without changing the pulley?

Team Sundown SBN Housing

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 20:39:51 +0000

alright i thought about this and figured it would be alot cheaper and alot more fun to do it this way. I figured everyone that is on team sundown that is going to sbn instead of getting a hotel room we should try to find a big ass vacation home. i have an air mattress and stuff so i dont mind sleeping on the floor and what not. it would also be alot cheaper i think for everyone. im sure we could find a big home we could cram lots of people in and im sure we have enough vehicles that seat enough people that we could caravan people to and from the show.

we could leave the wives back at the house and let them all do their own thing since im sure none of them want to be up early and go in like we do. plus most would like hang out at the beach during the day or at least i know mine would. i already suggested this to a few people but i was just curious on getting other peoples input. i think its a HUGE way to save on cost since the hotels there are so steep price wise and it will be better for the team after the show we can hold our own party at the crib a keg or 2

let me know what you guys think.

Sundown SAE-1200D v.2 good choice for fi ssd?

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 19:36:18 +0000

i have been looking at getting an 12" fi ssd and its rated at 800 rms. I have also been lookin at amps and everyone has something good to say about sundown. Would the sundown sae 1200d be a good choice for the 12" fi ssd? thanks

so cal audio shops

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 19:21:52 +0000

so ive been to nearly every shop in orange county, and a few outside of it still in so cal and they are all a joke. they dont know anything, and push products that are absolute crap, like nitro. they have never heard of any brands such as SSA, FI, IA, TC, DC, AA, and only a few know RE. we on here know what is good and what is crap. and the worst part is that when you try to tell them about these brands they tell you that they are internet junk and have no warranties and downplay you all together. EVEN when you play your system for them thye still say its just ok but kicker CVR's or L7's are better. SO kicker CVR's and L7's are better than anything FI, SSA, DC, IA, etc? haha ok! its just pathetic that southern cali has no shops that even have their head halfway out of their ass. IS THERE EVEN ONE SHOP HERE THAT KNOWS ANYTHING?? so im looking for answers for a decent shop, because these are a disgrace to car audio.

Hoffman's law question?

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 19:04:51 +0000

reading the hoffman's iron law sticky, and have some questions.

low end extension, high efficiency, or small enclosure size

i know you have to chose two. and im looking at: low end and small enclosure

how does the tuning and port area affect this?
does it mean i need more port and a higher tuning?
also assuming more power will be needed?

alt size?

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 17:19:43 +0000

what size alternator will be enough for a Hifonics 2010D amp. my stock alt is only 60amps, i have already done Big3.

SAX-125.2

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 04:27:59 +0000

Is a SAX-125.2 amplifier enought for a FI 18'' 1000w sub.
Or i should go bigger.
New in this stuff and would like some help to decide.

SAE-1000D Concern - blown fuses- possible melting

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 04:20:56 +0000

what would cause fuses to blow on the amp? i dont know if the plastic casing on the fuses just expanded from poppin or the casing of the fuse was slightly melted. there are 3 30a fuses, i am using a 100a maxi fuse on the battery wire (4g). i was using 12g for the speaker wire, witch i now upgraded to 9g after installing the new fuses. the amp seemed to be fine when i checked it out after cutting out. is there a certain fuse you recommend for the amp or size? also, should i use the same size wire to wire the sub inside of the box as same as the speaker wire i got running from the amp? its probably about 12g inside. thanks

Confused about caps and bats

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 03:15:30 +0000

Okay fellas. I need some help with this one cause i'm finally at the point i have no clue what to do. I have an 03 Ford Taurus. Im running two RE SX 12D2's on two Lunar L1500's and Rockford Fosgate Power 4004. (If you wanna see my amps heres the link: http://www.lunaramplifiers.com/product_3_2.html) Ive heard all about the big 3 upgrade and i wanted to do it. But, the damn power wire runs through the front fuse box as well as the alternator wire. Making it virtually impossible to do it unless someone can help me with that. Seeing as how i was faced with that dilema, my problem arises. I've read and researched bats and caps and my original setup had a 800 Kinetik in the trunk. But for some reason, it doesnt last. even after being recharged. Since i cant do the big 3 upgrade, would it be better just to run a 2 farad cap instead and not put the additional load on the alt? Contious play with that extra bat had major bass drop. The alt has been replace with a fresh stock on and i plan on getting an iraggi 220. Need some help friends....

new sae-1200 xcon or icon

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 02:41:28 +0000

Thinkin about pre ordering the new sundown sae 1200 and doing a single 12 sub i know icon are rated at 1000wts and xcon at 1750. jacob has stated these new amps are pushing 1500, should i go icon and turn down gains or go xcon

LOOK OUT DONT BUY THIS!!! BUYER BEWARE

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 02:23:06 +0000

Ok, so I bought a HO alt for my taurus 2 weeks ago from a place called Quality Power Auto. The alt I bought was a 200 amp max and 125 amp at idle I paid just shy of 300 shipped to my house. I put the alt in the car today and well as the title would suggest I am VERY disappointed in the performance of this thing. First this thing has the voltage caped at 14.1 volt which is bull shit bc the stocker would do 14.4 solid in 90 degree heat in a traffic jam. At idle this alt would drop into the low 12's (like 12.1 to 12.0V) with nothing on but the head lights. It would not make all wopping 14.1 volts untill almost 3K rpm!!!!!! I tested this POS on only one of my nine.1s that has a max current draw of 130 amps and that amp with a full 30htz burp and the engine at 4k rmp dropped the voltage into the 10's !!!!!! Bottom line NEVER BUY FROM THIS COMPANY THEY ARE SAMMERS!!

Mysterious Amp

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:54:32 +0000

Anyone Know What Kind Of Amp This Is?
Or Could Anyone Link Me In The Right Direction.
Thanx

Good amplifier for 2 18''

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:33:44 +0000

Looking for a good amplifier for 2 18'' ssd sub a good one but affordable too any suggestion of model?

hifonics 1600 2,000

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 23:47:48 +0000

ok so im running two CVX 12" @ 2ohm currently running them on a Kicker ZX 750.1 amp
I know i am underpowering these subs. I am hopeing to get a 1,600 or a 2,000 watt hifonics amp

Now my Question is are the hifonics amp's really good ? i hear good things about them
and will a 1600 watt push the two VCX's really well or would it be best to have the 2,000 watt amp.
Would i regret getting the 1600.

i like my current kicker amp But it pretty simple amp and most def not strong enough