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    Dude, wow. Stellar numbers for this build. I'll be curious if you manage to hit or break 156!

     I'm just about done building my wall, 260 amp alt is currently being built. So much more to go, but not much before i can at least get the zcons playing.  

    Your build has definitely been a huge inspiration to me, thanks for keeping this thread going!

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    13 hours ago, frogcase2002 said:

    They forsure can handle ALOT of power but dont need it. they will do fine on anything you give them. But I would get as much power as you can afford.  . 8 cubes each is a good place to start and I would go with at least 110-120 sq in of port each. Im right around 235 or so for both of mine right now.

    Thanks for pointing out your build log. I like that you actually kept up with the posts and gave a great overview of the major steps. Money isn't a huge concern, I mean sure I'd like to pinch pennies, but I have been doing that since 2011 (I'm only 23)... So I am basing my budget off of what amps (and all their competitors) cost. I can get a 6500 for $1400 (Audio Legion), but am starting to look at a Brazilian board like your Taramps. May consider SounDigital. Probably smarter to have a larger amp and slowly build up electrical rather than regretting buying a 5.5k. I digress... 

    How do you like the 10k Taramps thus far? Also, do you recommend the 33Hz tuning, or should I go for 34-35? According to SSA, any of those number are within the recommended tuning range for the newly revised ZCONs.

    Thanks for your help!

     

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    Hello all, I have been away from the forums for some time since graduating college and started working again. Now that I have some money to finally move away from these seemingly low powered setups (6 systems since 2012), I am looking for help with my wall build. I am going to be building the base to the wall in my 2016 Ford Focus sedan in a week or two, and there is a lot of room to work with (over 30 cubes). I will be running 2 18" ZCONs on (undecided) either a 5.5k or 6.5k amp with supporting electrical (batt bank, lots of OFC wire, and HO alt). This is my daily, and I just want a ground pounder with no care to what numbers it'll put up in the lanes. I would like to demo a lot. I'm thinking 8 cubes per sub (16 cubes net) tuned to 32 Hz is a good place to start (recommended by SSA). I'm thinking either a center slot port, or a top port.

    ** I listen to ALL kinds of music, Decaf/DJSNT, rap, hip hop, metal, rock, 80s/90s pop, jazz, country, movie scores, blues, dubstep/electronic, classic rock, oldies, etc, etc..**

    Now... my questions are: How much port area do y'all recommend? Is 8 cubes of net volume per sub a good amount? Should I be alright running an underrated 5500 watt amp, or go with the 6500? What port orientation shall I go with? 

    If I think of more questions, I will be sure to post them. 

    P.S. Sorry if I am asking some questions that are common knowledge among these builds, but this is my first "loud" and "high powered" setup. My two loudest systems thus far have been a single Obsidian Audio 15 on about 900 watts, and 2 Sundown Ev3-12's on 1300 watts.

    Thank you for your time and patients everyone! Cheers.

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    Hey everyone, 

    First off I wanna apologize for changing my mind so much. My financial situation has changed, so my future setup ideas have too. Even though I have not followed through with other plans ya'll have helped me with, I have learned a lot for each comment or post I read.

     

    On to the enclosure idea. I will be getting a single SA-10 D2 as soon as my current setup sells. I will be running it off of a BRZ1200 @ 1 Ohm (for headroom). My goals are for it to be decently loud (I have had an E-12, hope to be comparable to that), and flat sounding for all music types... From dubstep to decaf to classic rock to country. It will be in my daily which is the trunk of a 2000 Honda Civic Sedan (DX EJ6, D16Y7 Auto). I am planning on building an enclosure that is 1.4 cubic feet, with a 17" long, 4" aeroport, tuned to 34.8 Hz. 

     

    My questions are as follows:

    Is the box too large? I commonly see Jacob recommending 1-1.25 cubes for a ported SA-10.

    Should I keep the 4" aero? It gives 9" of port per cube (high end of the spectrum for an aero)

    Or go with a 3", or just go slot port... If I go slot, what kind of port area should I use?

    Lastly, is that a good tuning? I would like an F3 around 28Hz. 

     

    Thank you for all your help, as always. 

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  7. Posted

    quick answer

     

    10" Xcon ported because it stays within your enclosure size. The Xcon is an Icon on steroids, it can sound great but get loud doing it

     

     

    As a person currently using a 10" XCON on 1500 watts I will second Sean's recommendation on the 10" ported. 

     

    Anywho, my recommendation and vote would be for one of the 10's ported and my recommendation would also sway more toward the XCON.  

    Thank you guys both for your time and help, after reading over your input, and some further deliberations... I have decided I will go with a 10 inch XCON in a nice ported enclosure. biggrin.png

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  8. Posted

    Hey everyone, this post/question is mainly directed toward the big guy.

     

    I am wondering which SSA sub you would recommend to me given these limits/stipulations:

     

    2014 Honda Civic Sedan

    1500 Watts on tap (Crescendo Symphony 1500)

    LIMITED SPACE... 

    I am only looking to build and install an enclosure no larger than 1.5 net cubic feet.

     

    That being said, I have been considering either a 12" ICON sealed. A 12" XCON sealed (XCON being the most I can afford). Or, one of those two in the 10" variety, ported. 

     

    This is for a daily driver, and I will need as much trunk space I can get, but still get loud and sound good.

     

    What is your input? 

     

    Anyone else, feel free to chime in.

     

     

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    Seriously considering doing 2 of these next season to replace my obsidian 15 v2. more cone area and better space efficiency (for my situation) 

    plus ive always wanted ssa, being made in the usa, and the rave reviews about them

     

    Should we guess where you would tune them? wink.png

     

    Hahaha, If you wanna call it a guess :P Every system of mine gets tuned to the same frequency :) 

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  16. Posted

    I have been building my own enclosures for a while now, and have always used a circular saw and cutting guide, as mentioned, measure twice, cut once. But the one type of tool that made the biggest impact in ease of assembly, hands down, are bar clamps. Everything went together and lined up perfect. I cant imagine how else I would do it anymore. I also recommend corner clamps. Attach one board a little off, and its all screwed up. Sub enclosures need to be precise, they are one thing that has almost no margin for error. Takes time, effort, patience, thought, planning, etc.

    Best of luck to you. 

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  17. Posted

    Much appreciated. Found what I was looking for for 18 bucks less. I was sure excited until I saw the $44 shipping charge. *Sigh* I was hoping to give SSA my business, but I guess I will pick it up at Amazon or Sonic Electronix for regular price and free shipping. I will save a ton more that way.

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