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Ok so...we all know that some vehicles are louder than others, some are more prone to flex so on and so forth. We all know that a 150 in one car can look and feel drastically different than a 150 in a different car. But what I want to know is... can there be more force behind a woofer's stroke which would in turn translate into moving more air and more flex BUT, it's not as loud on a meter? Let's take say...a pair 6x9. I can make the 6x9's play louder (to my ear anyway) than my pair of 12's but they move less air and hardly flex anything. It doesn't sound very "powerful," if you will. At the same time, my subs at a lot lower volume can move my mirror which the 6x9's can h…

does your wife or girlfriend really know the price you paid for your audio equipment ?

1st of all, HELLO Ive been gone a while (busy and poor since i moved from FL to TX) I believe one of my last post was about my new truck (the reg cab silverado) well now its time to fix er up with a system. My music tastes have changed completely. I used to only listen to rap/hip hop and now I dont listen to that at all. Now im into like Gavin DeGraw, Dave Mathews, Ben Harper, etc. So instead of "two bangin fit-teens" im goin with an SQ setup thats loud and clean. So far the only thing im set on is a single rli-8 in a sealed enclosure. Other than that i need ya'lls help, with... -an HU -sub amp (400-500 watts maybe) -components (a set thatll get pretty loud and clear but …

Well I ordered all my wiring last week when I ordered my amps and forgot to order the RCA's any one have any good recommendations of are they all pretty much the same

what is an all around better subwoofer an 18btl or 18 solox?

Sup SSA! Just wondering what other people had for systems or metered when they were 18. Vehichle, class/ organization competed in.. Any records, acomplishments,crazy things done or memories from systems or installs? Always interesting to hear of bassheads of my age/generation

Someone told me he doesnt trust setting the gain by a multimeter so he goes by um i believe the sub burning up then lowers it to a stable point Now that doesnt sound safe... how did you do it?

I have an F350 that has captains chairs with center consoles front and rear. The stock head unit is quit acceptable feature wise, and even the door speakers are not awful, the lower frequencies are quite lacking however. I thought a nice clean way to solve the lack of bass might be to put a JL Audio Stealthbox in the center console (preferably the rear one) I don't even know where I can get one (I'm in Kamloops BC Canada). Another option is a "custom made" box with another sub in the center console, or a "truck box" behind the seats ( ick :-/ ). Any opinions? Know how I can get the Stealthbox at a reasonably price? I do have a 10" Cadence Beast subwoofer here not in use. …

If you had to pick out of these few set ups, which one would you pick? 1) Fi Q 12" No BP SAE-1000d (Best Box for this?) 2) Fi Q 12" With BP SAZ-1500d (Best Box for this?) 3) AA Havoc 12" SAZ-1500d (Best Box for this?) 4) AA Havoc 12" RF 1500-1BD (Best Box for this?) I'm saving for my first car now and just want to get a nice system put in, budget is ok lower the better obv but dont want to buy some crap. I'm looking at a Corsa 1.2 SXi Twinport for the car. I'm looking for more of a SQ set up rather than SPL, but as you know everyone still wants it loud. So there you go! All help is very much appreciated Thanks, Pez

with 3500w, 200a alty, and a yellow top under the hood, what size would one suggest for the kinetik in the back.... or how many.... also with this question, how big of an isolator will i need? much appreciated

the following parts are what i have been looking at using in my system, does anyone have any thoughts (good or bad) on the choices here. I have a few amps lying around that all have pass through (eclipse, audiobahn, alpine) so one of them will be used in this configuration for the remaining speakers. 2 JL ZR800-CW 8" midbass driver to be built in a glass enclosure in my lower doors. 2 Hertz ML700 2.75" midranges to be glassed in my extreme upper door and angled at the drivers position. possibly 2 focal or hertz tweets, i have 2 alpine R tweets now that i think work very well so ill start with them and if they work well in this setup then great but if not ill swap to a…

21 total cubes 7 sealed 14 ported tuned to 45 hrtz sealed side will be built into my trunk. discuss.... ready go!

I am going to bi amp my mb quarts and want some recomendations on what wire to use. I was trying to find the best deal on a 4conductor wire 4/16 or 4/14 prefferd. But am open to ideas for a better solution. If it makes a differece the drivers door wire goes right behind the fuse box and computer so shielded or twisted paire would be best?

I've been wanting to try id horn for the longest. Purchase a set months ago they were DOA because of packaging and shipper that was F.... Up. So I decide to contact eric Stevens and order a set and purchase the selenium d2500ti drivers. I read on line that I'll need an adapter ( adf25 1in) I think I was good to go yea right not at all aggravated! Can any one tell how to mount the three hole driver to the id mini horns thanks in advance.

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Working with: 2-12" Fi-BL's Fully Loaded Duall Shwans 1-3k Saz-Sundown 2001-Steve's exacto model 144.8 db's on Young Jeezy aka the snowman b!tch lol

ok.. i need more highs.... so this is my temp option.... i can make the driver side sit correctly. i can change the carpet to a lighter grey or change it to grey vynal

ok so i have a 2002 jeep liberty and i have a fi btl on its way, also have a sundown audio 1500d. and i have an issue i want to make an amp rack but dont have much space i was thinking of something like this but with the box being the only thing under and i have no clue howd i secure it any ideas thnx

I cant find one to save my life. Ive sanded and sanded and cant find a place. Anyone know any tricks?

ok so i have read and talk to alot of people about clipping and i still dont understand, what is it and how do you prevent it? and how can you tell if your clipping or not

Head unit alpine $200 http://www.cartoys.com/Default.cfm/p/CDA98..._WMA_DReceiver/ Speakers - Still debating on what ones. Eclipse $334 http://www.cartoys.com/Default.cfm/p/SE824...2_Way_Speakers/ Apline $320 http://www.cartoys.com/Default.cfm/p/SPS10..._2Way_Speakers/ Sub One Type E 12'' http://www.cartoys.com/Default.cfm/p/SWE1242_12in_Subwoofer/ Enclosure $24 sealed http://www.cartoys.com/Default.cfm/p/Subwo...es_12in_Single/ Amp Alpine $170 http://www.cartoys.com/Default.cfm/p/MRP_M...Mono_Amplifier/ And if not tight on money $200 - but I am so this one is out. http://www.cartoys.com/Default.cfm/p/MRPM4...ssD_Amplifier/2 Then, ill get new shift knobs, pedal covers, …

Ok so heres the canvas for the the build. 2007 honda fit base. um it has a 75 amp alt. Guess thats about all the info i have. The only limitations are basically the car and the electronics. I don't really want to upgrade the alt. Not looking to void any warranties either. I don't mind putting a battery in the back. Doesn't matter if the box is sealed or ported. Oh and i won't use anything bigger than a 12" or ONE 13" woofer e.g. a focal or JL W7. The object of the build is "LESS IS MORE" be that woofer size, amount of woofers, or amp size. Don't really care about the size of the box. I do want to retain the use of my back seat so everything has to go in the b…

Say hello to my new little friend. No, no Hemi for me. Don't need one. Happy with a cruiser. Now, I am probably just going to throw two mpyre 65x subs in the rear deck and call it good. Toss a little amp in there......speaking of amps.....the battery for this car is already in the trunk!! Makes the install a whole lot easier. Was thinking of the in-dash navigation, but unless I can find one for next to nothing, that idea is not gonna happen. I need to find an amp to use and buy a LOC. I have a 5 channel kicker and RE SX sub I am going to get rid of to fund this stuff. I also am going to look into drop in replacement dedicated mids for the front doors. I hav…

Why's this shit so expensive? I mean the prices are crazy, are they made of pure gold? Anybody heard these? Focal Website

Friend needs system. Approx. $450 to spend on sub(s) and amp(s) Goals: Loud daily, but is not concerned about front stage, just wants lots of bass Vehicle: 1998 Chevy Venture, (will remove back row if need be to fit box depending on setup) Electrical: Stock except for big 3 I have thought about a couple different options, and was wondering who, if anyone, has had experience with the Audioque SD2.5 subs... Can get 2 15s for $280 and then an AQ-1200D for power... Open to any and all suggestions. Need more info? Let me know.