General Audio

I just hooked up two 12" dual 2 ohm Ascendant Audio Havocs powered by a sundown audion saz -2500 amplifier in my 2004 dodge ram quad quab in a bassforms box. Before this i had two 12 inch kicker cvr powered by a cheap 2500 watt ssl amp. The problem im having is first i think one of the subs is busted, it sounds like a voice coil it rattles as if its not tight until you hold the sub down, when you push on the dust cap off it it rattles profusely so i think i may need to send it back. My second problem is my setup is no louder then it was before. i mean its loud but i expected it to be a decent level louder then it was. I have my subs hooked up to produce a 1 ohm load. My …

i came across this article about bass and thought it was a good read, and has some good test tones... http://www.soundstagehifi.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=162:sound-reasoning-assessing-bass-performance&catid=69:sound-reasoning&Itemid=5

Hello, I am finishing up on my box and all I need to do is put my aeros in. I wanted to know if it would be a problem if I had an overly large sealed enclosure. I do realize the bigger the enclosure, means less power handling but better efficiency. I have 2 AA Havoc 12's on an saz-2500d. It has come to a conclusion that these I can't find a good alternator for my vehicle which basically forces me to run 4 ohm (if I have voltage problems at 1 ohm.) So I'll be running around roughly 600 watts. Which sucks. The enclosure is meant to be a 3.90ft^3 box @ 33hz. But I'm wondering since i havent made the aero holes yet, If I can just make it a temporary sealed box at around 4.20…

A really nice kid that comes to my town once in a while to check out my van build has a school dance coming up and wants to borrow one of my EP4000s to run off his old receiver that has no crossover. He's running a car audio sub, I think it's a 15" Shocker Sig I'll make sure tomorrow, probably in a car audio box built to spec, going to guess 4-6 cubes tuned around 33Hz...I'll verify that as well. I trust the guy and he's really cool, but I don't ever move my amps...I dont ever fiddle with them...I dont want anything happening to them. My girlfriend, her son, and I use the stereo round the clock. I'd really like to come up with a VERY cheap alternative if possible and try …

Just out of curiousity, what is wrong with a particular signal if it is clipped?

I live in baton rouge and wanna get metered. There is a shop in Denham Springs that charges $10 per run to get metered. Does anybody own a term lab or some other spl meter and wanna help me get some input on what my system can do? Thanks guys

Congradulations guys, I didn't get to go to the last competition on the coast but heard you did well again. 4 first places and 2 second places with you taking 1st and 2nd in on catergory. Keep up the good work, the stuff really sounds great! From my count that means you have 40 plus trophies this season between all the vehicles. Can't wait to see all the vehicles at finals, if they all sound as good as the couple I have heard you are going to keep blowing everyone away!! Oh and further contrats to Richard, I heard he went to a mid western regionals 3 weeks ago and took first place with 7 vehicles entered in his class and these were not any light weight vehicles, hey were …

Any of you ever worry about destroying your hearing in the long run?

So I just got me a new ride, 99 Dodge Dakota extended cab, which means designing a new system and a little insight from the wonderful minds at the SSA forums. As stated, ride is a 99 Dodge Dakota extended cab with rear seats removed. Completely stock at the moment. Planned electrical would be Big 3 upgrade with 0 ga, stock battery up front and a Kinetik 2400 in the back. Wasn't planning on upgrading the alt at this point, but I realize it may be a necessary upgrade in the future. Already decided on equipment would be an Alpine digital media receiver and some Second Skin sound deadening, yeah not much but a start. I listen to hard rock, metal and some rap. Budget would be …

I have the chance to buy an orion hcca d2400. The guy says it keeps blowing fuses. I'm thinking the power supply is shot. Can anyone give me a rough estimate as to what db-r charges for this sort of repair. I put in a request but haven't heard anything back yet.

Hey guys. I just purchased the 7" Ascendant mids. Hopefully in a few days I will get them and post pics for you all to see.Thanks Bkolfo4 for the sale and customer services.

I have enough room for a box 38w*15t*20d and the xcon recomends 4 cubic feet. whats the optimal size

i just got a expo for a cheap price and was wanting to make it loud. question is , i was told by some locals that it is hard to get them loud without a wall , is this true or?

Im wanting to purchase new subs for my explorer once i get my tax return. i previously had 2 15" kicker L7s in a ported box power by a memphis mojo 2400 amp. id like to stick around paying a 1000.00 for subs/amp/head unit. maybe a little more. id still like to get 2 15's. i had the last sytem 4 years ago so ive been out of the loops on good sub/amp combos. could i get some recommendations please. im wanting to be very loud, not to worried about SQ either.

im in need of an enclosure design. preferably a 6th order. im looking for a PROFESSIONAL enclosure design with a nice layout, proper image of the layout. not something a 12 year old drew up in msn paint. i have all meassurements, which subs im using. this will be a wall in my 91 s10 for 8 skar 12's. i need it for music with good low end. but needs to be able to bassrace well. can anyone point me in the right direction?

Is any body familiar with this company? http://taramps.com.br/index.php If so, what? lol good and/or bad.

Hey guys what would you think be better for my single cab truck 3 Sundown SA 8s on a SA 1000D or 3 SSA Dcon 12s Running on a SA 1000D? Please respond fast

Does anyone make decals that is interested in taking care of my companies decal needs? I figured I'd give some business here before looking locally. Kevin

are audioque any good? is there a big difference?

fedex dropped these bad boys off at my door today as soon as i get a amp i will install them. im looking at a aq1200d if anyone has one for sale let me know. im not really ready to buy right now just looking at prices

I love their beats, but no one else I know likes 'em (same with Brokencyde/Dot Dot Curve/Hyper Crush...) . Just thought I'd ask: Anyone? On second thought.. Should have posted in "off topic".

Does anybody that lives in Las Vegas because I need a box for my 15 inch FI BL?

http://www.phoenixgold.com/images/pdfs/PGCAT11_web.pdf Check out the Ti1600.5.

Just got my 2 12 inch BLs, however ive been having trouble finding a ported box for them. Im looking to get the box asap. If anyone could help me get the box buying process going ti would be greatly appreciated

first off i REALLY hate to be "that guy" that posts these, "help me build my sytem" threads. however i guess i just have to break down and do it. so. basically heres my deal. current setup is this 4 diamond audio d1 tens, downfire, sealed with a cube per sub diamond d3 1100.1 diamond d1 250.2 alpine type r 6.5 component set alpine ida-x001 head unit i hit 135.6 db on a termlab playing the wocka flocka song "no hands". i couldnt play their test tone cd cause the alpine is a media reciver and i had no way to the the cd onto my hard drive to playback. nor did i know what a sealed box should even sound best at. but thats irrelavent. im planning on this setup next, money i…