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"sorta" I have found some decent full range for around 50.00 for the pair. 65-80 for the seas however I wouldn't need the processing just yet. you do bring up a valid point with total cost. I know I would be better off just to wait until I have enough money. I just lack patients. Chad

Ok so I am bringing this back. I am waiting for the sub to come in (Custom MJ 18 DVC 4). I am thinking of putting it in a 3.5 ft^3 sealed enclosure. I will be powering it off a Eclipse xa1000 480 watts @2ohms. As for the front stage, I have a idea but not sure if it would work or not. I was thinking of picking up either a eclipse xa 4000 or ea 4000, It has built in crossovers LP 50-500 as well as Hp 50-500. So this is what I was thinking(feel free to state your opinions) pick up a set of full range 3.5 or 4" coaxils put them in the dash Hp @450hz then put a mach 5 6.5 in the doors subsonic set to 60 hz and Lp @ 500 hz. (is this pos, with out sounding horrible?) Now I know this is not active. I am looking for strong midbass with a decent midrange and highs. Without all the processing as it is not in my budget right now. I listen to all sorts of music, metal,hair bands,rap,country,classical,rock. pretty much all music. With using the mach 5 6.5's I can upgrade later when I have the processing and use SEAS 27TFNC Neo textiles and do a full active set up. let me know what you think. Chad

What voice coils do you have? D1's or D2's? If D2's I would say saz 3000d @2ohms the output would be around 2000 watts. If D1's I would say saz 1500d @1ohm the output should be around 1700 watts. Just my opinion Chad

great work Chad

very nice Chad

I would go with the two 12 187's as well. Although I like single 15. benifits of the 2 12's IMO price, more cone area, 2 motors vs 1. I would also go with a single 8" port if your worried about space. A single 8" tuned to 34hz in 4cuft would need to be about 23.5" long while 2 6" would need to be about 28.5" long. Just my opinion. Chad

ok so only 2 of us. I know there is more. Chad

very nice. Chad

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HaHa, Yeah it's not that bad 3/8" plexi and 3/4" wood. I just have never been a fan of Bandpass boxes. I hope I get some time here soon to make the proper enclosures. I have a custom MJ 18 on it's way as well. So I am going to have to make some ME time......lol here real soon. Chad

Why would you put midbass in the rear doors? IMO they should be upfront with the midrange and highs. Chad

Ok so this weekend I had just a little time. about a hour. Unfortunately the only enclosure I had laying around was a prefab bandpass box that a buddy left after I built his enclosure. with that being said. I placed it in the trunk of my Chrysler Concorde. I hooked up My phoenix gold tantrum 1200.1 to it @ 4 ohms. I started with the gains low and then adjusted it by ear. Even in this craptastic box it sounded great. I then played a variety of music, It was a little boomy for my taste I assumed it was the box. The output was great for a single 12. The lows shook the car like there was no tomorrow. The truck lid was flexing as well as the back window, steering wheel, center console, cup holder..etc..... ok so the banging and the output were great but the car is by no means set up for that. I remember M5 saying how good his performed on as little as 250 watts. I then unhooked the tantrum and installed a Eclipse XA 1000 once again wired to 4 ohms right around 300 watts. Wow was M5 right!! I was amazed at how well it blended with my front stage. Even in this craptastic enclosure. It hit every note and sounded great, the boom was gone and replaced with crisp clean notes. The bass was warm and and by no means lacking in output. It just wasn't shaking the car as before. So it will get very loud when needed while sounding decent. But it really shines in the SQ in a lowered power setup. I can't wait to have the time to build the proper enclosures both sealed as well as ported. I am sure it can only get better. I will update when I have the time to build the proper enclosures. Opinions are welcomed. Chad

Phoenix Gold 1200.1, I know the tantrum series does 1400+ @ 2-4 ohms. Chad

I think that would match up nicely. I may try this out in the Chrysler Concode. I just need some time now. Chad

I love that car! I can't wait to see how this turns out. Chad

If I run it on the 3000 it would more then likely be @ 4ohms 800 watts. I could try it @ 1ohm just to see overhead is good.....lol. However I would be very conservitive at that point. Chad

So I have been tossing around a few ideas. 1st I am thinking of running 2 IXL 10's in a center console, vented enclosure tuned to 32hz (not sure what cuft would be best?) these would be run off my 1200.1 Tantrum @ 2 ohms The goal of this set up is to save some space over my current set up while maintaining similar output. My current set up is a single TC sounds 15 3k 3.2ft^3 tuned to 32hz. (I love everything about this set up, just wanting to try something new) The space I would like to stay in for this new set up would be 20" high x18"wide x 24"depth subs and port both facing back. what would be the optimal cuft and port area? so that is the 1st and most practical set up. now for the 2nd and the fun one!! This will take place some time next year or as soon as money/time allows. My thoughts are a center console with 4 IXL 10's subs and port facing up ran @ 1 ohm off a sundown saz 3000. Goal here is to be stupid loud while sounding decent and staying with in 34" long x 18" wide x 20" high. I know I have some more work to do on my electrical as well, thats why this one will be further done the road and I'll slowly be buying what I need. thoughts and opinions are welcomed Thanks Chad

no, I did not know that. I was under the impression that being weighted it could work in either vertical or horizontal. Chad

Very nice!! Chad

In most cases I would agree, However in the newer dodges they have storage pockets under the driver and passenger sides but raise in the middle. The storage pockets are about 7" deep build that up 2" gives you a decent mounting detph for a sub on each side. In the middle it is only about 2" build that up the same only gives you around 4". this takes in to account leaving around 1" before hitting the bottom of the seat. I think 2 10's with a 18" PR would look bad@ss with the seat flipped up. Chad

Nice and clean, Big port big box single 8..........hmm T-line or folded horn. would love to hear it. Chad

Hope it was enjoyable.

Ok now you got me thinking of a new Idea. So I have a few questions. are the PR only available in 18's? what is the mounting depth? This is why I ask. I know of allot of people that own extended cad or quad cab trucks. most want loud clean output with out giving up any space. I know with Dodge quad cabs you can fiberglass under the back seat and achieve a solid 2ft^3. with a PR as long as it's not to deep you could mount 2 10's and 1 PR. There for not giving up any seating area, achieving great output with a nice clean sound. the limitations would be that the PR could only have a depth of around 4" and a 18 would make it tight but not impossible. let me know what your opinions are. Chad

I am sure I will. I think I am going to build 2 enclosures. 1 sealed @ 1ft^3 and the 2nd 2 ft^3 tuned to 33hz with around 30" sq of port. Chad

so just to update this. as most of you know I got my SAZ 3000d and love it!!!! I also have a IXL 12 on it's way. Once I get to play with the 12, I will see if 4 10's are still what I am looking for or pos. get 3 more 12's. HAHA who knows I am also throwing around the idea of a blow through. I just want to try everything.......lol I can't wait for the IXL 12 to arrive. Chad