Jump to content

JCBULLET

Members
  • Content Count

    151
  • Joined

  • Last visited

  • Days Won

    1

Posts posted by JCBULLET


  1. Ethos vs Xcon? Good question.. If an Ethos sub is on par or even better then an Xcon ..then ssa may have to think about there pricing, but I don't think ssa will need to unless there is solid/true facts that proves dif. On a side note.. from what I've been told is that Ethos subs are rebaged Dc lvl 3's, but again that is what I've been told lol. Best of luck to you;) #basshead4life


  2. ..Xcon's with a vented pole I've heard don't have as much motor force as non-vented & coil gap may differ, but not sure. Also when I reconed my Xcon's about a mnth ago (build is on my facebook) I did notice some changes here & there just from the recones over time, let alone the dif in motors over time. Hopfully Mark or Aaron chimes in & gives you a better answer.


  3. Not bad with your 1st recone:) I have reconed a few subs in my day, but never an Xcon or any ssa/fi subs. However.. I might be reconing a pair of Xcon 12's this weekend if recones finally arrive after a more than 2 month wait time:( ..ssa said the reason for the "insane" wait for my order was.. >>>build house was waiting for me to send in motors/baskets to do the recones for me:/ lol grrr! Anyways.. Nice job on your Xcon recone. Jc


  4. With the changes to the Ethos will there price remain the same or will it go up?

    Pricing is going up about $15. The dual leads are an option though and is a $20 upgrade.
    for beast subs it's still a hella of a deal. I will have my pennies saved up for a pair of 15s. After seeing what senchezy has done with his explore and bigjon Lincoln and a few other guys on here DSS is going to blow up big time. And I want to be part of that but in Cali.

    You will not be disappointed.

    ..you already running these new recones:/

     

    who me? I'm running stock Ethos sir.

    ..nice

  5. With the changes to the Ethos will there price remain the same or will it go up?

    Pricing is going up about $15. The dual leads are an option though and is a $20 upgrade.
    for beast subs it's still a hella of a deal. I will have my pennies saved up for a pair of 15s. After seeing what senchezy has done with his explore and bigjon Lincoln and a few other guys on here DSS is going to blow up big time. And I want to be part of that but in Cali.

    You will not be disappointed.

    ..you already running these new recones:/

  6. so as alot of you know, i have ran sundown for many years in the lincoln, and recently the Zcons, and then back to the sundowns..

    well after following the long coming of the ethos i decided to give them a shot.......

    i was very impressed with the packing, first off.. i have bought a lot of big subs.. but none were packed like these, .. they didn't move an inch in shipping, ill show you why!!

    20131003_211149_zpsac90dee4.jpg

    gotta love wood !

    20131003_211210_zps2e5ff305.jpg

    20131003_211223_zps3cd7b647.jpg

    20131003_211230_zps6ca8d4f1.jpg

    20131003_211254_zpsdf087bee.jpg

    and this idea i liked alot, it keeps the motor from moving, and of course wood on the bottom

    20131003_211311_zps56e0156f.jpg

    now lets look at the sub,

    first thing that caught my eye was the raised lettered dust cap, its classy and different, and the cone its self is nice stiff and very hard, thick if you will,

    20131003_211356_zps77e1e708.jpg

    second thing i noticed was **** ass!!! its massive, this sub is heavy!!

    also the matted black basket, its so very sexy, and again . different

    20131003_211421_zpsc9ce4c8f.jpg

    20131003_211439_zps17cd96d2.jpg

    20131003_211723_zpsb3bda663.jpg20131003_211723_zpsb3bda663.jpg

    i think the QC guy forgot to look at this one after it was glued, the glue comes off with a little work....

    leads are nice, tethered and heat shrunk

    20131003_211543_zpsae985aec.jpg

    a peak into her gutts

    20131003_211507_zps8b992b6d.jpg

    20131003_211524_zps70020105.jpg

    lastly is the black chrome basket ... some bitch is sexy!!!.....

    this one has some glue but comes off

    20131005_144939_zpsed9f1d37.jpg

    i was a little sad to see that the builder didnt protect the black chrome back plate while assembling not a huge deal to me.. as im not inverting them...

    20131005_141645_zps0427fa36.jpg

    20131005_174752_zps543d0e77.jpg

    20131005_174741_zpsb7618159.jpg

    ok so lets get down to it, so i dropped them in on the NS1 at 1 ohm.. left the settings where they were from the nightshade V2's and let them eat on some music for a while.. about 6 songs right off the bat.. at full tilt... got them nice and hot and smelly... as to be expected straight out of the box... so after about 2 hours play time they are broken in and the spiders are softer,

    ill say it right now.. I AM NOT BEING EASY on these subs.. i know i WILL find the limit on them.... but until then lets have some fun!!!

    these subs are really nice on music, they are punchy quick and carry lows like a beast, its hard to explain, but its like some how they have the best of both worlds, it has made some of the songs i liked but never played with the nightshades because they would not respond fast enough a joy to listen to once again ,

    these subs are taking power like a boss, im going back thru all my music folders looks for new songs to play because the realm of lows and response of these subs is unmatched and i cant wait...

    i will keep playing them, and tell ya'll more about them as i learn about them... were still getting to know one another :P

    i can tell you i am very pleased at this point :D

    i have some videos but uploading them is proving to be a challenge, but i wll get them posted ,:D

    Not tryn to jack ur build log bigjon, but you are one of the people who got me interested in "ETHOS"!! ..ty

  7. After waiting almost 2 months for recones that I still have not recieved; I am now ready to go with a different company. Someone please get at me with a price on a pair of ethos 12's (dual 1's). Thank you

     http://directsoundsolutions.com/

     

     

    You can purchase off the site.  I have a hand few left and a few with minor cosmetic issues like scratches on the top and bottom plates.  I'd let those go for $50 off each.  If you don't mind the scratches (baskets and soft parts will be new and pristine) create an account on the site and I will give you a $100 store credit.

    ..does this apply to 15's aswell?

    Yea they use the same motor.  I'll give you a $50 credit on each of whatever size you like.
    ..wait time/how long (roughly)?

  8. After waiting almost 2 months for recones that I still have not recieved; I am now ready to go with a different company. Someone please get at me with a price on a pair of ethos 12's (dual 1's). Thank you

     

    http://directsoundsolutions.com/

     

     

    You can purchase off the site.  I have a hand few left and a few with minor cosmetic issues like scratches on the top and bottom plates.  I'd let those go for $50 off each.  If you don't mind the scratches (baskets and soft parts will be new and pristine) create an account on the site and I will give you a $100 store credit.

    ..does this apply to 15's aswell?

  9. Welding wire is nice wire and can be found any where on the internet (weldingsupply.com, cableyard.com) or at your local welding store/shop. Order some wire do the big three and if you feel the wire you have now is not up to par then scrap it and start over.

     

    1. Do you have both alts installed? If so how is it set up? One alt for factory components and other alt for system?

    2. Upgrade battery under the hood to an AGM battery (Sears has a good deal on their Platinum line of AGM batteries). 

    3.Get dimensions of your trunk but I doubt you will have the proper room for 2-15''s and batteries, amps etc. Someone on here will help you design an enclosure if you need it.

    4. You could sell one of the subwoofers to be able to fund these upgrades and this will allow for the proper install of one 15" subwoofer.

    5. What is the voice coil rating on the subwoofers?

    6. Find out name of other battery that was recommended for you?

     

    Im sure I have some more questions but that should get you started.

    yup, this is a good start..

  10. After waiting almost 2 months for recones that I still have not recieved; I am now ready to go with a different company. Someone please get at me with a price on a pair of ethos 12's (dual 1's). Thank you

     

    http://directsoundsolutions.com/

     

     

    You can purchase off the site.  I have a hand few left and a few with minor cosmetic issues like scratches on the top and bottom plates.  I'd let those go for $50 off each.  If you don't mind the scratches (baskets and soft parts will be new and pristine) create an account on the site and I will give you a $100 store credit.

    Nice!! I may be interested. thanks, Quentin
×