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Hi guys i have all sorts of problems,1st where to start. my OHIO alternator does lousy at keeping the charge to my 4 xs 2700s, i have 2 runs of 0 gauge from the front battery to the back, 2 grnd and 2 positives, big 3 in 0 gauge,my amp will play about 5 min then shut off, then play 1 min and shut off and so on downhill. back when i had 2 orion 15s amp never shut off, same set up diff subs. now that i got 2 18 SMDs i think they are too hungry for power the amp is 9000w rms 13.8 volts. alternator is 14.0 when cold 13.4 warm then music goes and so does the voltage12.8 max. someone said to get a smaller pulley OHIO sent me one with 6 grooves mine is 8, DC power makes a dual …

Hey guys. Now that i have my new sub and amp on the way (SKAR Audio 12" subwoofer and Sundown Audio SAX-1200D), i wanted to post a thread that might ask for clarification on the theory of what everyone refers to as " 10% is the Equipment and 90% is the Installation". What exactly does this mean? I mean, obviously, i would imagine that the box within which you place your subwoofer will make a huge difference. The grade of wiring you use will make a difference. All of the level adjustments made on the amplifier will make a big difference. I just want to ensure that i get the best sound out of my new purchase, and if 90% of what is to be expected is in the installation i wan…

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Ok so i have an acura rsx and i'm looking to have a ported box that's about 1.2 cubic feet or less to go in the trunk with the sub facing up and the port firing at the hatch/trunk. From what i hear, the SA-12 can be put in a smaller box than the Q; however, would it get as low? or have the same Sound Quality (although i know sq isn't really what subs, especially poerted ones, are for) The Sa-12 is cheaper (about $45-55 less) than the Q, and this money could go towards sound deadening or other things also. Help me choose Please! haha If more information needs to be given lemme know

Anyone from the Houston area? I'd like to meet some people with crazy systems, or just getting started I live next to Beltway 8 and 249,

First let me start off by saying that i am a huge fan of this forum. I have been snooping around for quite a while before i signed up to be a member. I am a big supporter of companies like Sundown Audio, SSA, IA, because i feel like it is a better product that is the underdog in the mainstream person's eye. I am ready for a new set-up because i down-sized to a 4 door honda civic from a larger SUV. I am looking for a single 12" subwoofer with good SPL that i can use in a daily driver application. I will be running the sub off of either a SAZ-1000d or the new SAX-1200d at either 1 ohm or 2ohms, whichever meets the subwoofer's specifications better. I am very interested in t…

Guess I better sign in here, since I already posted somewhere else first...oops. I have severe GAS(Gear Acquisition Syndrome).... Was MECP certified in High School. Installed throughout college, both home and car. Got out of the game in around 1998.... I collect mostly Zed, Orion, and Phoenix Gold amps...few others like the Alpine 3566, and the Denons with the funky heat sinks.... Also collect speakers...favorites are the JBL "1000watt" pro based drivers, and Orion carbon fibers. Would love to find some of the old Autotek subs....the ones with the BTS logo on the dust cap. I know they arent anything special(regular oem speakers), but just the fact I havent even seen one o…

Well here we go, Not sure if anyone on here will know me as of yet, but here I am and joining up with the SA people quick run down it's going to be for street beat and maybe some bass race, and just for my FUN, my days of big competeting is over I announced retirment after doing ex1 at dbdrag finals 1 year, became to much work LOL 97 Dodge Grand Caravan, for the kids, and to take my blind mom spots and my grandma places also. So it works great to fullfill those needs. Now it needs to full fill mine going to be putting a indash flip up in the front, I think from power acoustic Going to have 2 6.5 mbquart component sets for mids and highs 2 SA series 12's d2 for subs ext…

My name is Dave Ritter. I am the Arizona and New Mexico Event Director for MECA. Thank you for having me! I look forward to meeting some of you in person at our 2011 season events, two of which are being held this year! Please visit www.mecacaraudio.com/events and click on the pull down menu for the 2011 schedule.

Sup fellas. Figured I'd go ahead and introduce myself. Don't have a whole lot to say so I'll just talk a bit about my system. Currently have 2 dual 2ohm sa-12's. Powered by a crunch 1500.1. Bought this for 80 bucks when I upgraded from my previous system, so it's just temporary. Very soon I'll be purchasing a pair of saz-1500d's which I'm very excited about. I'm currently working on my electrical so I'll be ready for the monster amps. I also posted in the electrical section asking for some help on electrical.

Hi my Name is Jay am a electrical engineer I am running a all kicker system zx1500.1 with a zx350.4 with the kicker dual l7 box soon to be powered by a dc power 275 amp SP alternator all in my little 04 mailbu i got kids so i couldn't go to big

hey guys, another new Michigander here. i'm from Metro Detroit and very into cars and car audio. i have a 2004 Chevy Blazer 2 door with a full JL Audio system right now(i know its expensive as heck but i bought it all on sale) and not fully happy with it so i look forward to learning and seeing what else i can do to be able to compete in local competitions and such.

Just thought I'd say hey... Found this from the incriminator audio site. About to get some death penalty subs so figured I would come to this forum. Also a member off smd and have seen this forum name thrown around a bit.

Hello from Chicago to everyone on the forum! I have been reading different posts and build logs quite regularly in the last few months in order to gain the most amount of information as possible. I have been installing car audio since 1993, but I took sort of a hiatus for a number of years since I was in the Army and then college; although I did have had a couple of builds since moving to Chicago. I am just finally getting around to signing in…officially. I purchased some audio equipment quite a few months ago, but I am just finally getting around to installing in my new car…a 1998 Honda Civic… (I was hit by a hit and run-drunk driver last year, which totaled out my othe…

Wow, I barely remember joining this forum a year ago. I believe I came here to look up some information on Mach5 Audio who regretfully is no longer here. Anyhow, this has to be a world record between my forum join date and my first post.

havent been in the pro audio game for a while since my old cutlass build log just got an 01 denali and lookin to do one or two sundown audio nightshade 18s in it.

Well I am SefuGi's Nephew , and we have been into cars for quite awhille now. I am in Florida same town as him so looks like Ill be getting in some of the builds going on. I am ex-military and Ive worked at two mechanic shops with him, so we have the experience to bust out some good stuff. Stay tuned

Hello, Glad i finally found a sight where i can learn more about my growing passion for the mobile audio world. I have been fooling around with mobile audio since my teen years, but i just started getting serious the past few month's, and i am looking forward to learning as much as i can.

Newbie here saying hello from Michigan. I have been watching the SSA forum for a few months and have learned alot of new stuff just from reading. Car audio has been a hobby of mine since I could drive (only 7 years but hey). Soon I will be starting a new build on my 2003 Dodge Durango and thought it would a fun idea to post it here in the builds section. Thank You, Sean

Well hello im matthew and im new too this forum and not new to car audio. First of all im working on getting a car then il work on either a 15 inch subwoofer or an 18 or just cheap 3 or 4 15's if i feel crazy enough. i currently own a 9500 mtx 15 inch subwoofer super loud very violent but thats only off a simple 4 channel amp that is a classic puts out power and its all power from four power supplys. Also trying to get a monoblock or class D amplifier to power my mtx for temp till i get something better and im looking at buying one or two Incriminator or fi or DC subs cant make up my mind and its very difficult!

hi im new and hopefully that wont be for long i love spl just as much as the next bass head, but im still learning so i want to make friends that can help me on the way and mayby i can help someone also.

As the title says hello everyone! hope to learn a ton while I'm here see you guys around!

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!

new to this forum not to car audio wating impatiently for my new recones and baskets to come in from fi

i was told there was a dealer who dealt with this site for high output alternators. I was wondering if anyone knew who that is so i could speak to them privately. I want to buy one for a present.