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  1. Started by R_Mac_1,

    Hey guys. I found this forum while searching for info on Fi subwoofers. Though I'd join and read up, gain some knowledge. Not a total noob to car audio, but I'm far from a pro. I've installed HUs, wired amps up, simple speaker installs. That's about it. Building a ported enclosure (which I'm thinking about doing w/ whatever 12 I end up getting) would be the most involved I've gotten probably. Great site. I'll be doing some lurking and a few posts here and there. Oh and I guess I'll list my set up as it is now. 2002 Bonneville SSEi Pioneer deh-p6000ub HU Hifonics TXi-4008 2 channel for comps (100w x 2 at 4 ohms) Alpine SPX-17ref 6.5 components no rear fill Profile…

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  2. Started by kinglbj7385,

    hey watsup im new here,but been been around car audio for about 2 years, lookin forward to bein a member

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  3. Started by ollie,

    hey finally a constructive forum. have yet to hear SI product but going to buy one anyway (15 mag). alright.

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  4. Started by JakeK23,

    so yep, im new here. ive been looking around this forum for a bit, so i figured id join. currently, i run with low budget stuff, as i am a poor college student with no job. Headunit: Alpine CDA-7893 Sub amp: Audiobahn 2150HCX Subwoofers: 2 12" Kicker Comps yay!

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  5. Started by jntar,

    Some of you may have seen me on other sites. I wanted to join and learn more than I already know. -Justin

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  6. Started by Mendon Mafia,

    Im new here and the reason i joined is i need help desigining an enslosure for my 15" fully loaded btl. I will be feeding it 3200 rms. i want to know what the maximum port area and box volume i should run with that much power. I want the make this single woofer as loud as possible while still being a daily setup for music only. no fart boxes and i dont compete. its going into a 2000 chryaler 300m (dodge intrepid) i will be facing the sub and port into the cabin sealed off from the trunk.

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  7. Started by Impalab00m,

    New to the forums, lurked for awhile though lol. From chicago. Finally joined so i can get some suggestions on my next build. Currently i have a 2000 Impala with a set of PWX 6.5s in the doors ran by a MB Quart 100.4 I had a 10' ICON D1 till i messed it up. it was ran by a BD1500. I have knu 0 guage ran from the batt to the trunk and then 4 gauge audio technix for the amps. Have the doors deaden with 60mil from AT and a bit on the trunk. Current plans are swapping out the PWX for some RF pro mids. I have some vifa tweets i want to add on as well. As far as the ICON i am not sure what i can do with it. The issue i have is i was listening to it on the day i took the spare t…

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  8. Started by Killerzracing71,

    well idid my first post a while back i didnt relize it was my first but whats up I love the forum its a cool enviroment like how its setup

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  9. Started by BMCho,

    Hey everyone, I just ordered one 15" Xcon for my 2005 Dodge Ram. I was originally running two 12" RD Sonances before one of the surrounds came apart... So I figured it was time for a change.

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  10. Started by livinloud_zk,

    hey guys, Im not really new to this forum but this is my first time posting. I have spent alot of time working with complex systems and trying to figure out ways of making them get really loud with only 1 sub. i love single sub applications and all but im starting to have my doubts I have a fully loaded fi btl 18 and im trying to fit in in my trunk. if anyone has any suggestions I would greatly appreciate it! thanks guys!

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  11. Started by body88,

    Not a virgin to car audio but have alot to learn! Hope I can do some of that here. Check out my threads in the subwoofer section. I need some intelligent advice

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  12. Started by shazaam,

    Hey whats up guys I just registered a few days ago but I finally decided to make my first post. Well I'm 16 years old and I drive a 04 Chevy Trailblazer. I dont have much done to it at all. So far this is my current setup: Headunit: Pioneer DEH-P980BT Speakers: some ok Pioneer 6.5's my cousin gave to me for free. They aren't that great but they sound way better than my stock ones anyway. I'm saving up for a better front stage though. Sub: 12" Fi Q in a ported box i made that is 2.5 cuft^3 after displacement tuned to 32hz. But since its my first box I have ever made I dont know if it really is lol. I'll try to get pics of it tomorrow though. Amp: Right now my sub is powere…

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  13. Started by Chris1309ny,

    Hi guys just wanted to introduce myself to the forum as I am new here. My name is Chris and live on Long Island and I am 25 years old and have been into car audio for about ten years now. I went to school for tech school for Automotve Aftermarket Accessories for 2 years when I was in 11th and 12 grade and became a Mobile Electronics Certified Professional Bronze Level. That has since expired and countless stereo systems later I now have 2 Alpine Type Rs 1242d 12s on a Hifonics Brutus 1200d Monoblock (at 1 ohm) in a box that is 2.25 cubic feet per chamber and tuned to 45 hertz (ported). I am running 1/0 gauge wire with a Kinetik HC1800 under the hood of a 2001 Ford Windsta…

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  14. Started by Showdown,

    So yeah, I'm pretty inexperienced when it comes to car audio.Never even had a sub or an amp.It's about time to fix that.I've been doing a lot of research lately trying to decide what to get and i ended up here.Once i get a couple posts in here I'll be asking some questions in the other sections.So feel free to pop in and drop some knowledge on me.

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  15. Started by gonzala,

    So here it goes, most of my equipment are older hand me downs from my dad but I dare say it still sounds better than any of my buddies rides, I'll get to the goods now 97 jeep cherokee pioneer deh-280mp Head UnitI I have installed a 200 amp alt and upgraded to 2# wiring. 6.5 infinity kappas (I think) in the rear sound bar 4.5 A/D/S speakers in the front doors (can't find any info on these, apparently they were top of the line when my dad bought them) rockford fosgate 4.6x 300W amp to power all 4 speakers (made in the usa) two 10" 1050W reference series subs Infinity 611a reference Amp Currently I'm looking for a single larger sub that will match up nicely with my amp a…

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  16. Started by manrossdamn,

    I'm a noobie on car audio, but people around my area love me for what I do. If you're from Houston, hit me up! I'd love to hear your system, or let you hear mine! Mine is pretty basic at the moment, I'm fixing to sell my whole system and get a single 15" or 18". Anyways, hi everyone!

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  17. Hello everyone, just wanted to say hi. Came across this site on the Sundown page. Continuing to learn and looking to build great sub boxes.

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  18. Hey guys, I just signed on to the forum. I'm relatively new to the world of car audio. I own a '95 GMC Jimmy and have plenty of room in the back. But I'm going to college soon so I don' exactly have a lot of cash to spend on audio equipment. Luckily I found out about Sundown Audio on another forum I frequent. I hope to get one or two of the new SA-8 subs when they come out next month, or maybe on or two of the old E-8s. I'm also enrolled in a woods class at my high school so I was gonna make a few sub boxes as projects in that class. If anyone has any tips on building a vented box please PM me.

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  19. Hello, Just picked up an FI BL 10" from a local classified w/ a kenwood 800w amp(probably not gonna use) for $120!!! Kid said it was an SSD but upon removal and further inspection it is a BL, D2 config. I just printed the cut sheet for a new box and am currently in search of a new amp. I wired up my Memphis MC500.1 and that BL just laughed and barely moved @ 1ohm. I never should have sold my 1k!!!! Oh well!

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  20. Started by TexasZ7-1,

    Hi everyone. Im new to this board, but not new to car audio or car audio message boards. I have been a member on CarAudio.com since 2002 with a great reputation. So I'd like to say Hi and hopefully I can contribute a little bit. I am trying to sell two of my BNIB TC Sounds LMS-R 12's so that I can make my Pre-Order for the new SA-8 V2's. My question is, how many post do I need to have in order to post my subs for sale? I looked on the For Sale section and did not see that there was a minimum posts amount to post in that forum. There simply is not a "Post New Topic" button in the For Sale Section for me. Thanks guys!

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  21. Started by skinrock,

    It's skinrock from SoundDomain. Just thought I'd sign up, this place seems pretty cool. Who else is from SD?

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  22. Started by xMplar,

    well hello there in audio land newb to the forum old to the gear and audio been a few places scene a few things so hey to all and see ya on the forums xMplar

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  23. Started by nocomp1,

    just wanted to stop in and say hey to everybody here

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  24. Started by Pountius,

    Blargh just checking in

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  25. Started by ramos,

    Can you guys help me decide between ....... Just Kidding Guess who..... :ph34r: < I still love that smiley

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