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Thanks for the quick reply. Yes - my sub is in the trunk, which is sealed off from the cabin. I've got a DMM, but how exactly would I test the wiring? Just connect the DMM to the amp? or to the speaker wire itself?

So the GCON showed up Friday, and I dropped it in the trunk yesterday. Only one problem... its not hitting like I know it should. At this point it sounds comparable to my stock 6x9's. The only time it starts to bump is when I max out the HU Settings (Bass Boost, SW Output, and set the EQ to 'Superbass'). But even then, it still sounds weak. When the HU Settings are flat, you cant even tell theres a sub in the car. I've set my amp LPF around 80-90, and tested the full range of the gain knob. The amp birth sheet claims 1103 watts RMS, so there should be plenty of power. There's a 'Punch Bass' setting on my amp, which I assume is just another form of Bass Boost. I'd rather leave that alone if possible. Also, my remote gain knob is not working. Theres no difference between the minimum & max settings... not sure if that indicates a problem with the amp or what. Any ideas why my sub sounds so weak? Heres the gear I'm currently using: 1 SSA GCON-12 D4 wired in parallel RF Prime R1000-1D Amp Pioneer DEH-X3500UI Stinger 4ga Amp Kit Custom Box - 3 cubes @ 32 hz (design above)

Beautiful! I cant thank you enough for putting that together for me. Got another project I'm working on this weekend, but I'll be starting on the box sometime next week. I'll be sure to post pics as I go. On a side note, my new HU showed up today, so hopefully I'll get that installed tonight.

That is perfect - exactly what I was hoping for. I cant wait to start building this thing. 1. Yes. I was planning on routing at least the port, maybe some of the edges as well. 2. Planning on just painting it black, probably paint the port silver to match the car.

Awesome - thanks for working that up. I would like to have a double baffle on the face of the box, if possible, so that the sub can be flush mounted. Forgot to mention that in my previous post... As for the sub & port orientation, they'll need to be facing the rear of the car. It'd be great if the port was on one side of the box & the sub was mounted on the opposite side, but this is not necessary... center-mounting the sub would also be fine, if that's easier. Thanks again for the help, Alton. Much appreciated

I agree. and not because its a bad amp, but on a typical install we never see what the amp is rated at due to our electrical and such. I also know the sub will handle the power if you are careful with it. Enjoy! great choice and welcome! So the general concensus is that bigger is better (while still staying within the optimal dimensions). Good to know. Measured the trunk last night, and determined that I have about 32" x 20" x 15" (Width / Depth / Height) to work with. I realize that I may not be able to get a full 3 cubes net out of this space, but I'll be happy as long as the box is within recommended spec's. I'd like the box to sit right up against the rear seat. To do so, the box can be no more than 32" wide, and no more than 15" tall. I have some leeway with the depth, but I'd prefer to stay at 20" or less, so that I still have some functional trunk space. Anybody want to take a whack at a basic ported box design? *Tuned to 31-32hz

Take it with a grain of salt gator, but from what I understand the bigger box would be a little louder AT tuning than the smaller one. Another reason I chose a larger enclosure is the fact that I am underpowering my xcons by a few hundred watts, so with a bigger box it was easier to reach their full potential. ie reach full excursion on lower power. Thanks for the input, AXE. That's pretty much what I was thinking. Since this amp is pushing 1000 RMS & the GCON only takes 750 RMS, I'm thinking I should be OK w/ the smaller enclosure. Just wasnt sure if that extra .5 cubes would make a major difference. I might just end up building two, and see which I prefer.

Thanks for the quick response, Alton. Just submitted my order for the GCON... and the wait begins! Really excited to see what this sub can do. Had my heart set on a JL 12w6v2 & matching amp for months... but when it came time to buy, I simply couldnt justify spending that much for a single sub setup. Really glad I found SSA, looks like they put out some high quality products. Also thanks for posting those box spec's... I had been looking at THIS page, which doesnt show the enclosure dimensions. I'll be sure to post my trunk measurements tonight. Since the recommended size is 2.5 - 3.0 cubes, are there any significant advantages of using a larger box (3.0) over a smaller (2.5)?

New to the forums, so forgive me if this is in the wrong thread. I'm about to purchase a GCON for my first build in 5 years, and I want to make sure it's done right. So, I'll be running a single GCON-12 in the trunk of my 2007 Honda Accord SE. I've been looking at the RF Prime R1000-1D Amp, which puts out 1000 RMS @ 2 Ohms. Feel free to suggest a better matched amp, just trying to get something for $250.00 or under. http://www.sonicelec...00-1D.html#tabs First question: Since the GCON-12 is a DVC sub, I would need to get the 4 Ohm model (D4) to get 1000 RMS out of this amp, correct? (I realize this is overpowered for the GCON, but I want to have a little overhead for future endeavors.) Second question is regarding the box. Havent been able to find any recommended spec's on the site, but I'm thinking about using this design: 2.5 cubes after displacement, tuned to 32 hz. http://imageshack.us...125sqin0zp.png/ Should the GCON perform well in this enclosure? Should I go larger? I've got a good amount of space to work with, but I'd like to keep it under 3 cubes. I would put up some trunk dimensions, but I'm at the office right now. Thanks in advance for any advice! I'm really looking forward to starting this build.

Been doing some research for my first build in 5 years. People kept mentioning SSA in other forums, so decided to check y'all out. Really like what I see so far