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Hi first post thanks for letting me join . I recently had the following installed in a 1999 C5 Corvette . Kenwood DMX 7706s JL Audio HD 9001/5 Amp Morel Virtus Component 6.5 Soeakers (Front ) Morel Tempo Ultra 602 (Mid) JL Audio 10W3V3-4 Rear Sub ( with adjustable knob) The sound sounds real washed out with no “punch” to it . Any suggestion on what could be the problem .. or amp setting that I should check ? I would really appreciate any help . Driving me crazy ! I included a pic of amp settings .

Hi all, greetings from La Selva Beach CA! I have been into high end audio since my teens which was quite some time ago lol. I just purchased a Lexus GS 300 with the most God awful audio system imaginable so I am putting together a new system. I have chosen an Alpine CDE-175BT head unit, an old school A/D/S PQ 10 four channel amp, a pair of NOS A/D/S 300is panel speakers for the rear deck and a pair of 6.5 in JBL GTO 629 speakers for the front doors. I have not had anything installed yet and I am in the processs of locating a competent installer to do the work as the rear deck speakers will be a custom install due to there being no prior speakers ever installed there. Al…

What's fellow audiophiles. New from southeast Ohio. Been in the game mildly since 1998. Had kids drifted away came back and was like wtf happened. Fosgate, MTX, JL and Kicker no longer run the landscape. Still learning about these newer (to me) brands. Put an AB XFL 15 in my Durango on my 15 year old Diamond Audio Amps. I'll post the install later if there a sub for it. I went to Slamology last year and got the itch to go bigger so here I am. Hope I don't ask too many questions and am able to help out where I can.

Hello,my name is Jesse I have an 03 Chevy S10 Xtreme ext.cab and hoping to get it loud. I have done systems for a while now but hoping to grow and learn more from you guys. Hope to make friends and be able to help each other out,thanks guys

Hi y'all, this is actually my second post because I replied to the "How did you find SSA" thread first lol. I joined for education. I can't honestly say that it won't be only for the short tem, as I only have one vehicle to work with (my other vehicle is a new GM and apparently they're damn near impossible to upgrade). Anyways, I'll have some dumb questions, so apologies in advance!

Looks like I have to make my first few posts here..... Long time CA.com member here, been sick of that site and it's lack of moderators so I'm making the jump to over here. This site seems to be managed substantially better with a more conducive environment for learning. I've been into audio since the early 2000s, been designing and building boxes for the past 10yrs or so. My area of expertise so to speak is with subwoofer enclosures so that's where I mostly hang out.

I'm Caitlyn from Dallas, TX, a newbie with lots of questions. LOL. Anyway, happy new year people of the internet!

I am a new member of the forum, just wanted to tell everyone good afternoon. I look forward to being part of this forums community. I would like to personally thank the Administrators who got my account to finally work! I never did receive my conformation email but my account works so all is well.

This is my first post on the board. Just saying hello. I am the proud new owner of a ZCON 15 as well as several other products purchased through SSA. I am 49 years old and have been fooling with this stuff for over 30 years as an amateur. I recently built my best system yet. I'm not totally a noob, but I'm no expert either. I look forward to discussing and learning about car audio.

I decided to post my follow up thougts in a seperate thread about the Icon 12 I have now. Initially I had decided to install the sub in my commuter car and old honda accord. I have always had response issues with this car with some cancellation in the 60-80hz range. Being unhappy with how the icon sounded in this car I decided to go a different route. I decided to put a system in my Ram3500 truck. I bought a set of Alpine type r 6.5 components an Arc audio xdi 450 amp and used a pioneer double din that I already had. I have 4 6.5 mids in the truck 1 in each door and ran the amp to create a 3 way setup with the front channels of the Arc amp running the tweeters and …

Hi everyone, wanted to introduce myself and salute the members sharing their knowledge to help others end their frustration. Thought I'd list my setup down below. Car: Kia Rio Hatchback Coupe European Version (2016 Version) *cars design - playing a crucial role into ruining the audio experience HU: Pioneer 80PRS Front System: Gladen RS 165 2x100W @ 3 Ohm Front System Amplifier: Mosconi Gladen ONE 120.2 2x120W @ 4 Ohm Subwoofer: ESX Quantum QE-1224 1x800W @ 4x4 Ohm in a 50 Litres Slot Port Box located in the trunk Subwoofer Amplifier: JL Audio Rd1000/1 1x800W @ 2 Ohm *front doors treated *a common ground point for all of the abo…

Wanted to stop by here and say hello as the "new kid". So before I post a thread, hopefully in the right place, I will say HI!

No but really, I joined this website because ive been lacking on the car audio forum side of the internet and this website kept popping up in my search results and my Anti-Virus kept saying it was a malicious website so I decided to turn off the AV and here I am, currently got questions about power upgrades to a 4,000w system I am building.

Sup everyone? I’m from northwest Indiana and been into car audio since I had my first vehicle. currently I’m driving a 2004 GMC Yukon, the head units a pioneer AVH-1500NEX That’s playing thru 6.5” DB Drive pro audio midranges (P3 4M6K) in all doors and their pro audio 1” P5TW 7D tweeters also in the front doors. Powered by an AutoTek ASM-1200.4 amp with the front doors going thru a DB Drive 12DB Passive Cross over. And in my trunk space I’ve got 2 Kicker L7 12’s in a sealed box (got the subs and box for free from a buddy) powered by a kicker cx1300.1 and a second battery. I got it stock with original radio (Bose amplified) and did all the install myself. I plan on r…

Hello all I have been a lurker around a few forums for a long time and not new to car audio, but i recently got a new car (2001 audi a4) and want to take it to the next level. So I have been doing alot of searching and reading (hours a day) and posting a few places but i find myself reading posts here often so i thought i should just ask and get your opinions. Enclosure My car has a large trunk but i often use all of it for work, road trips etc.. So I want to build and install fiberglass boxes in the pocket behind the wheel wells I have measured rougly and one side limits me to about .65 so my first thought was a pair of 10's one on each side. Recently though I…

Seriously! How does a loud mouthed idiot with : 1-15" crappy "Kole" SVC w/400wrms. Pushed by a ancient 250w 2ch. MTX amp. hooked up like a 5yr. old wired it in a jeep grand with NO upgrades. Pound as hard as..... My system which consists of : 1-12" Sundown Nsv.3 2500wrms. Pushed by a 3350wrms 1ohm. stable monoblock, Hifonics Zeus Elite amp. 2- Kinetik 2400Blu. AGM batteries. A 220 Amp alternator upgrdade. W/VSR Regulator & Hifonics HDBR all dedicated to 32hz.tuned sub & enclosure.... While this Clown runs around on a dead single battery and frayed small unprotected wiring and a pathetic setup?!?!?!?!?! I'm SO pissed off ! How the Herrrow…

My name is Sharpie, and I am an audioholic. Current goals for my Mazda6, is SQ. I frequented these forums 4-5 years ago under name tag A Broke Ninja and remembered how helpful everyone was, and I thank you all for that - it’s why I’ve returned since I’ve gotten back into this hobby.

Hello, lurk on here from time to time. Appreciate the information. Anyone have any experience with the Illusion Audio Carbon 15 inch subs? There is like zero information out there at least from what I found so I'd figured I'd ask here. Specifically info on box builds, what worked etc. I have the all the specs for the subs but was wondering if anyone had any personal experience.

Alpine CDE HD149BT 390 amp CES alternator 3 XS Power D2400s (1 under the hood) 2 runs of 1/0 ofc wire Alternator power wire and all grounds upgraded to 4/0 2 pair JL C5 Components in the front 2 pair Hertz SV165.1s in the rear 1 ZCON 15 in a 3.8 cuft box tuned to 32 hz in the trunk 2 Alpine PDX F4s powering the highs Rockford T2500.1BDCP This is the best system I've put together. I'm pretty tickled with it. Love the ZCON 15! That thing is an absolute beast and sounds great too. Just wish I had room for a bigger box.

Ive been in audio for longer than I care to admit. I recently decide to upgrade starting with a ssa Icon 12 d2. I currently have an older hifonics bx1500 running it but I dont like that amp much. its sloppy and doesnt put out much power. I used to run rockfords and lower powered subs, back in the day when a 700watt amp was big power. Anyway I am looking for recommendations on a good amp to pair with this sub, but of course wont break the bank in the process. 1500w to 2000w is what Im thinking for power. This sub is replacing a 12" infinity perfect if that tells you how long its been since I seriously researched my purchases. the dyno tests are nice but they tell…

I’ve been here but inactive for some time now getting back into the stereo scene. Last system was 4 alpine type r 12s 2 rf prime 1200.1d Amps 2 offbrand agm 74ah batteries along with a optima red top in my old srt8 charger. Now I have a second gen Durango and no longer am concerned with weight reduction I’m trying to put a small but good setup in and am leaning towards the Skar rp 1200.1 d due to the fact I was considering the rp1500.1d but it falls short on the dyno where the 1200.1d really shines and does well over rated power. Subs are undecided as of now was thinking power Acoustik gothic 12s massive audio gtx 12s or just going all Skar with either sdr’s Or svr’s.

I have been working with my new Icon 12 D2 sub for a little while trying to get the sound like I want. I started with building the recommended enclosure from SSA the optimal one. I built this before I had the sub so I threw in my trusty old infinity perfect and too my suprise it sounded great even though the size of enclosure is outside of what infinity recommended way back then. i expected it to be too low and limit the frequency response but just the opposite happened. This new box extended both the low and upper range of this sub. The upper range, above 50hz has been lacking in my little honda accord. with that in mind I had high expectations for the new sub. I …

Hello my name is Jason. I have been searching through multiple forums for information and have joined a few that I have found worthwhile joining. Currently I own a 2008 Tundra double cab. I am currently running an Alpine headunit. Morel Tempo Ultra 6.5" separates on a Zapco ST-X4 SQ. My substage is a single Stereo Integrety HST-15 in a ported box tuned to 25 Hz. It is on a Taramps MD 5000.1. I have a Dayton Audio DSP-408 I plan to install soon so I can run the Morels active. I am using the Tundra as a test vehicle for when I can afford a new Jeep Wrangler and can apply my knowledge to a full system build. I look forward to all the information and answers I will find here…

Hey guys. Wanted to go ahead and start posting some of my old build log from the original stage to current, so I can upload the rebuild this month. I'll link my build log once I set it up ( You can find me on instagram at: @joshdashef1 as well as some other forums. In the mean time... can someone tell me how I can change my profile picture ? It wont let me edit my profile

Hello, So let me just get this out of the way; For the gramer nazis, this will be my one and only apology. I know my spelling is bad. Matter of fact I've made 4 smart phones dumb with how bad it is... Im so sorry!! Anyway's I have 2 vehicle's that are in desperate need of new audio equipment. I have a 99 Toyota Camry and 01 Toyota Tacoma extended cab. Both have totally stock audio equipment. Both head units are stock tape/cd dubble dins. Im limited to use of the FM stations. on the camery I'm pretty sure all but one of the speakers are blown . So my plan is to find a setup that works well, that I can pretty much duplicate to some extent.…