My Noob Question Thread

[dabackwoodboy 0]

Ok this is my first post on this forum so ill try to not sound like a complete noob but i kinda am because this will be the first time i mess with more that 1200 watts. So ill call this my Noob Question thread so that when ever i have a noob Question i can come back to this instead of starting a new thread. So anyways here goes my first question. Ok i plan on buying a 18 btl but i want to buy all the things ill need b4 buy the sub like the amp, H.O. Alt, wires, and exct. So the first thing on my list will be the amp. Now im kinda a Rockford fan boy so i wana go with the t2500-1bd, and i was wondering if this will be enuff power for this monster of a sub. O and ill use if for is daily usage, and shoving it down my friends throat cuz his always been louder than me but not this time. And for my second noob ? if that amp is suffice will a 225 amp Alt be enough to push it or will i need to go higher, o and i almost forgot i plan on putting this in an 01 impala and im working 2 jobs now so i can have all in 2 to 3 months. So please some of you experts let me know what i think i need knowledge

[KU40 173]

2500 watts will be plenty for the sub. A 225 amp alternator will be fine, too. You'll also want an extra battery.

[dabackwoodboy 0]

2500 watts will be plenty for the sub. A 225 amp alternator will be fine, too. You'll also want an extra battery.

mind me asking what brand of batteries you recommend

[ABXX49 20]

2500 watts will be plenty for the sub. A 225 amp alternator will be fine, too. You'll also want an extra battery.

mind me asking what brand of batteries you recommend

A great 'bang for your buck' battery is the Deka Intimidator. If you want to spend some more money, definitely go look at Powermaster's batteries.

[dabackwoodboy 0]

thanx i think ill have to go with the deka because well i like the price on it so far im up to about $2500 being spent on all this and im doing my best to cap i off at 3000 so the deka appeals to me more lol

[dabackwoodboy 0]

ok guys i got another question i was bond determined to get the Rockford t2500-1bd but im starting to see t2000bd's for 550 i need to know do you think that ill really miss that extra 500 hundred watts or will it not make much of a diff plz give me serious details in your feedback because i really do wana bring the best out of this set up when its complete

[KU40 173]

The mic will be the only thing that senses that power difference. Theoretically you'll only be losing like .5 of a db.

[dabackwoodboy 0]

The mic will be the only thing that senses that power difference. Theoretically you'll only be losing like .5 of a db.

.5's not bad at all but while were on the subject. I know that there's no way anybody can give me any exact numbers. But how high would anyone guess I could do with this set up and anybody think its be realistic to ever put up a 147 or even 150 with just one 18inch btl?

[shizzzon 461]

off of about 2,500w, you should be able to break a 150 with some "know-how", nothing crazy.

[dabackwoodboy 0]

Wow you really think I could break 150. I saw a guy with 8 12in type rs and like two t2000's and he only did a 146 and what do you think about the t2000 bcuz I think that's what I AM A get because its only 550 do you think its putting out close to 2500. Let me know what you think give me some tips I'm really trying to expand my learning.

[shizzzon 461]

Well, lets look at what i'm basin it on-

i've seen 2 18s and 5,000w of power do a 154.6

I've seen a single 15 and 4,000w of power do a 150.2

I've seen 2 12s and 3,000w of power do a 148.0

A single 18 and about 2,500w of power should be able to. but it also must be designed for comp use as well. I would assume to expect 147s, maybe 148s for music.

[seanbw 1]

if you want to save a couple bucks and get the same power and reliability as the rockford amps you described you could keep it in-house and shop at ssa, this is a killer deal and a lot of power for a beginner system:

http://www.soundsolutionsaudio.com/zencart...products_id=151

[dabackwoodboy 0]

if you want to save a couple bucks and get the same power and reliability as the rockford amps you described you could keep it in-house and shop at ssa, this is a killer deal and a lot of power for a beginner system:

http://www.soundsolutionsaudio.com/zencart...products_id=151

ooo i like but hows the warranty, and ive read alot about them but never seen or herd what they can do, and are they bench tested and how much do you think they are really putting out(srry ive got a lot of questions) how power hungry are they o and to kinda end this post any expected date of release cuz ill have the money for a amp on Friday.

[dabackwoodboy 0]

Well, lets look at what i'm basin it on-

i've seen 2 18s and 5,000w of power do a 154.6

I've seen a single 15 and 4,000w of power do a 150.2

I've seen 2 12s and 3,000w of power do a 148.0

A single 18 and about 2,500w of power should be able to. but it also must be designed for comp use as well. I would assume to expect 147s, maybe 148s for music.

that would be satisfactory my best bud got a 144 and my goal is to dominate him cus ive always been behind him but not this time

Edited May 17, 2009 by dabackwoodboy

[dabackwoodboy 0]

wow i just read on sundowns forum that its not expected till late spring ill probably go ahead and get the t2000 and then when the saz 3500 is released sell the t2000 to some sucker locally for like 800 and save up and get it by then i should have a complete electrical upgrade with more high capacity batteries

[Jakethesnake 0]

I think you will beat him, but not by much...you need dynamat and lots of reserve capacity along with your alternator and wires and etc you then will be loud. you will do 145 right off the bat without tons of money poured into it. Remember this is one 18 you will have and what box and tuning will be done?

Edited May 17, 2009 by Jakethesnake

[dabackwoodboy 0]

I think you will beat him, but not by much...you need dynamat and lots of reserve capacity along with your alternator and wires and etc you then will be loud. you will do 145 right off the bat without tons of money poured into it. Remember this is one 18 you will have and what box and tuning will be done?

o yes it will be tuned to 31 hertz allready talk to a guy at a local shop about building it really im just waiting for all the money to start pouring in. but let me ask you how do you like that 2610 because alot of ppl on here really dont seem to like them and i wounder why because ive seen a lot of high dollar systems pushed buy them and they seem fine so how you like yours

Edited May 18, 2009 by dabackwoodboy

[dabackwoodboy 0]

hey guys i got an idea what about to hifonics bxi2010's strapped

[alvitae 0]

if you want to save a couple bucks and get the same power and reliability as the rockford amps you described you could keep it in-house and shop at ssa, this is a killer deal and a lot of power for a beginner system:

http://www.soundsolutionsaudio.com/zencart...products_id=151

ooo i like but hows the warranty, and ive read alot about them but never seen or herd what they can do, and are they bench tested and how much do you think they are really putting out(srry ive got a lot of questions) how power hungry are they o and to kinda end this post any expected date of release cuz ill have the money for a amp on Friday.

I have spent countless, And I mean countless hours researching my next amp. Sundown is one of the very top on my list. My reasoning is

1. Everyone says customer service is second to none

2. I've seen the termlab numbers and benchtests for them and was impressed.

3. Jake is the easiest owner I have ever seen to get a hold of.

4. He has some great programs for his customers. The after warranty repair deals he gives etc.

5. Those amps hold crazy retail value. I think that is the best sign of a good product.

[KU40 173]

hey guys i got an idea what about to hifonics bxi2010's strapped

I think you would be much better off with the Rockford, if not the sundown, if you're going to abuse them in competitions.

[dabackwoodboy 0]

hey guys i got an idea what about to hifonics bxi2010's strapped

I think you would be much better off with the Rockford, if not the sundown, if you're going to abuse them in competitions.

advice taking guess im going with the rockford because i just cant wait that long for the sundown thanx man