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New to the forums, so forgive me if this is in the wrong thread. I'm about to purchase a GCON for my first build in 5 years, and I want to make sure it's done right. So, I'll be running a single GCON-12 in the trunk of my 2007 Honda Accord SE. I've been looking at the RF Prime R1000-1D Amp, which puts out 1000 RMS @ 2 Ohms. Feel free to suggest a better matched amp, just trying to get something for $250.00 or under. http://www.sonicelec...00-1D.html#tabs First question: Since the GCON-12 is a DVC sub, I would need to get the 4 Ohm model (D4) to get 1000 RMS out of this amp, correct? (I realize this is overpowered for the GCON, but I want to have a little overhead fo…

I've been out of the game for a while, and I'm hoping for some good recommendations. I installed my system about 6 years ago and haven't really upgraded it since them. Then some guy decided it would be fun to break my rear window and steal my subwoofer and amps. Gone is my Soundsplinter RL-p15 and some old school PPI amps. Not to mention my custom-molded fiberglassed enclosure and amp rack. Sigh. So like I said, I've been out of the game for a while, and I preemptively apologize for the newbie question. But I'm hoping that someone can toss out a quickie listing of the internet-favorite subs right now so I can focus my research a bit. I'll probably downgrade to a 12" sub s…

I've got a set.. should I still use them for my front stage or sell them? I'd planned on going active with 110w to them.

anyone know of any good websites to order essentials like connectors and wires and what not?

First, what is the different between the Original, and the Extreme Dynamat? Because, I am thinking of just getting two packs of the Original Speaker Kits. A set for up front, and a set in the back. I didnt think I would need to shell out for extreme. Should work all in the same manor right? I'm only going to put in the new '07 Type R comps and coax's. http://www.onlinecarstereo.com/CarAudio/Pr...ProductID=12644 And also, my car is a 2002 Honda civic SI. I believe it has a 70 amp alternator. My sub amp will be pulling 1300wrms and speaker amp doing 60 wrms a channel. So, will I need a capacitor? If so, how many farads? What brand is good? Because I also have after market…

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I was thinking of tuning a 15" BL at 32-36 hz when I told my buddy he said I have it completely wrong. He told me that the tuning is way too low, and that hes going to be tuning his new box to around 50 hz. He told me simply because music is higher than the 32-36 range, and that I should be tuning in the 40's. Could someone explain this to me, thanks.

I like to keep tweakin test tones and have a question about something- When analyzing the test tones i generate, using a pure sine wave, i get a 30db amplitude reading. Now, if i generate a square wave, i get 32db amplitude. So... in theory, the generated square wave will produce higher levels of spl at a lower power level... But.. does a generated square wave have the same effect as a forced square wave? meaning... will the sub(s) heat up quicker even with a non-clipped signal compared to a generated sine wave? I'm assuming a generated square wave will clip sooner than a sine wave due to the increase in amplitude... I'm speculating on whether it would be worth my time …

My neighbor recently got a 2003 acura tl type s and want's a system. so far he's picked up kenwood dnx 9140 morel tempo 6 mb quart dsc 2150 ( does 150x2@4 ohm) kinetik hc800 for upfront 2 rolls of rammat bxt for doors, trunk lid, floor, and rear deck. He picked up a sundown 3000d locally but it didn't fit on the seat back so he sold it. Considering 2 amps and possibly a battery in the back we'll have about 4-4.5 cubes net to work with. Trunk dimensions are Width=30 Depth=25 Height=15 Guy has the most diverse taste ever. One minute he can be listening to Jeezy the next he's listening to Sade or Tiesto. Since im a noob myself i didn't know what to recommend him. Budget…

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Well I got a design for the box I want and I am having a shop build it today. This is it. 17"H x 42"W x 24"D, 8.174^3ft gross vol. Slot port, 15.5" x 5" x 15.92"Long@37Hz. After all displacement, 7.048^3ft net What do I need to change the port to too get a tuning of 35hz?

so im getting a brand new rf power hx2 15 thats been sitting since it was bought because the guy bought 2 of them years ago and only used one. i also found a hifonics bxi2010 bnib never been hooked up for $180....i want the hifonics but the guy with the sub has a power acoustik bamf 5500 which should i get? and im thinkin of taking my backseat out and walling between the cab and trunk. now the question about that is should i go sealed or ported? im looking more towards spl then sq any advice will be very appreciated. im taking my time putting this setup in so its done right and not just thrown together like my last one

Currently I have 2 Fi Q12s fully loaded built with high quality for sealed enclosures. I will be getting 07+ Silverado crew cab. What would have the most "SQL"/SPL? "SQL" comes before SPL. I have thought about 4 sundown sa-8s. Any other suggestions? Still not sure if I will be able to fit the Q12s in the truck. Spending no more than $1000 on speakers. Will be keeping my Brutus brz2400 to push out 2400 watts at 1 ohm

First, a little history, it's been about 2 years now that I haven't had subs, I traded in my Chevy Blazer for a leased Cruze, so I didn't put my subs in it, I let my friend use them. Now I no longer have the Cruze, I now own an Impala. The set up I ran in my Blazer was 2 Cerwin Vega S.1000 amps strapped together powering 2 Pioneer Premier Championship Series 12s at 1000wrms a piece. I loved it, they hit harder than anyone elses set up that I knew and they sounded really nice. One of the amps ended up blowing, so I only have one of them now, and the subs are stuck in my buddy's trunk. Now I know 2 Pioneer 12s doesn't sound like it'd be the greatest system in the world, so …

Hi folks, after a long f'd up process trying to figure out what was wrong with my tarantula amp. I decided to trade a dude for his autotek mean machine 3000.1 (before maxxonics bought them). Anyhow, that amp is only 2 ohm stable bridged. Therefore, I can only run 1 of my Ti Elite 12's (dual 4ohm). It simply is not enough output. So I thought about it and decided that The happiest I was, was when I had an 18 Cerwin Vega circa 1998. After selling my last Elite, I will have roughly $400 for an 18. I decided to make my car a 2 door and take the rear seats out and put the box back there. I don't want to wall it off.....yet. So I should have plenty of room for whatever Driver I…

Ok I was just wondering I have always heard of ways people have tried to make there cars louder by doing simple things not really involving more power or better subs. one I can think of off hand is to bolt your box down to your car because if the box vibrates it makes you lose bass. I know I have heard of more just cant think of them. If anyone has any of them they would like to list and if there is actually any support to back them up let me know just thinking of little things to do or add to my car for no good reason.

Hey everyone, Now I have everything need to get it all installed. I live in Bay City Michigan 48708. Know of anyone who installs in the area?

ok so i've went thru 3 box designs and im just not happy. sub- rf power hx2 15 dual 2 amp- saz1500 @1 ohm gain bout half way h/u- pioneer deh-680mp stock electrical for now 76' caprice so i wanna get the most outta my sub as i can in the trunk. i mean loudest, movin air, flexing shit (1&2 were in backseat) first box was 4cu ft @30...too low 2nd was same box retuned to 40hz....to high 3rd little over 4cu @ 33hzin trunk....great freq response i mean its louder then most people i pull up next to. but i think the sub can do more what really pisses me off is my uncle has my kicker l7 8" on a 4ch usamp cant remember what model. like 900w rms is what he said i think . but i…

Moderators - if this post violates any rules please delete it and let me know. Thanks Guys, I have not been able to compete in SQ competitions or get to any car shows for the last year because of my job. So, I've decided to sell my SQ BMW. I have it listed on E46fanatics BMW Link But I really want the car to go to a car audio enthusiast which is why I am posting this here. I am a member of CYV forum and also have the car listed there. It is at a lower price on the CYV site CYV Link than on other sites and anyone from SSA will get the CYV price. Thanks, Bob

as some of you know i was hit by a drunk driver a few months ago and now my settlement is almost over and im almost ready to start a build log when i recieve my money i want to keep my budget around the upper 5 thousand range it can go over some if i need to but i want to go 2 18s i was thinking two team fi 18s and a cresendo 5500 at .5 ohm or should i just get the sp4s or zv4s my goals are too tune around 32htz range i have a toyota tacoma double cab and im going to take the back seats out and wall it off so ill have around 10-14 sq ft in air space so ill be good on air space on any of these im pretty set on the cresendo 5500 so something i can run off of it and my eletr…

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I Just put the pio 880 in my 98 expe, and that deck is awesome. I am in love. It even makes the factory set up tolerable.... almost. Well I know what I need to do next and thats basic electrical and deadening, while I wait to see if I want to do an alarm etc. I'm going to go active in the front and am still undecided about placement of speakers and then in turn about what size drivers..and how I want to go about it, so I'm going to switch gears and work on the bass and deadening and electrical for a while. I am completely lost on the big 3 and it will take me a long time to figure those out I think. I have read it's practical to just double up with the factory instead…

well my gf bought a 96 grand am and for her b-day i'm going to do a small set-up. this set-up will include an alpine cde-9881 w/ipod interface cable, alpine mrp m450 mono amp, 4guage power/ground w/60amp inline fuse, swr1242d (type r 12"), and a 1.49 cu. ft. vented box. not bad for a first system, really not bad for a small set-up. i know w/ the type r i could go w/ a bigger amp but i'm working w/ what i have left over from old set-ups in my cars. the only things i had to get was the h.u. and the box. she doesn't need much considering my system gets turned down when she gets in my lincoln lol. do you guys think this will be a decent set-up?

The subs... OR... The amp... The box is going to be 2.5 @ 33Hz, and it's goin to be in a '98 sunfire<---- Please say which one u would pick, and why..the pioneer is $40+shipping, and the clarion is either going to be a 10, or 12, but they're both $28-29 + shipping...the profile amp is 59+ shipping...and does anyone know anything about the clarion sub?i couldn't find the rms, all i could find is the max rating...TIA.