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jamie

2 kicker cvrs in my 1995 accord.....should i get a ported box or a sealed box. And does dynamat make my system louder, and reduce rattling? I just want 100% clean bass and 0 % rattling, so what do i need?

So I'm still new to car audio and dont know all the terms or how everything works. There are two things I'm still not sure about. 1) When you set amp gains, are you actually changing the amount of power coming from the amp? As in, if I have a 1000rms amp, by setting the gains lower can I actually just put out 500rms to the sub? I've heard mixed responses, but that you are always putting out what ever the amp is rated at. Because if this is the case, can't you run like a 2000 watt amp on stock electrical, but then just dial it back to like 800 rms or so? 2) What does "full tilt mean"? Is that just volume all the way up (before clipping I'm guessing) Thanks!

For starters I've spent dozens of hours but it's just beyond my feeble abilities. Current set-up: Jeep Wrangler (possibly the worst platform for good sounding mobile audio), Rosen HU (it has front, rear, and sub RCA outputs), Zed Mikro IV pushing JBL power series 6 1/2" components in factory locations up front and bridged rear to power a Kenwood 10 in a sealed box. The HU powers Bravox 5 1/4" components in the role bar. Those JBLs scream and I need them to, I frequently drive with the doors off and top down. Yes, I know they're harsh, but they fit my budget and the performance matches the compromises I'm willing to make. The problem is the output of the 10" …

Ok, here's the story. I shop (window shop mostly) online 99% of the time on sites like Sonic, Audiosavings, and Ebay, so I found it refreshing to go visit a couple of real audio stores in my area so that I could actually see amps in person, listen to speakers, and tie some hyperflex in a knot. While I did have fun in the listening room and lookin over products the guys that worked at both places SUCKED. (Jack's Stereo and Schroeder's Audio in Waco, TX) First of all, I went to Schroeder's to look at some HAT Imagines as they were on the dealer list. The guy said he only had Clarus's in stock and that I could see them so I went ahead and did. So as we leave the listening r…

With the increasing demand for the amazing pioneer deh-80prs and the availability dropping and price on the rise I figured I better get one while I can. Should be a nice compliment to my system. Feel like its only a matter of time before this head unit becomes nearly impossible to get your hands on.

2004 chevy silverado xcab clarion dxz955mc source unit (installed) kicker kx 2500.1 kicker kx 4 channel, undetermined yet kicker ss 6.5 componets (to replace the memphis sq) kicker rmb or ss 8 (will either go where the factory 4x6's are or in custom door pods) kicker 8L7's x 4 under the backseat, hopefully ported. if i have to go sealed, then i might try to squeeze 4 10L7's. whatcha think? changes, idea's? will probably throw a blue top back there, and change all the wiring out for kicker as well. dunno yet. wheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

Guess what... This weekend, thanks to my hero...and lots of hard work and testing... Got on the meter, with a Street B box for my truck... One 15" subwoofer Results are: (On the TermLAB.NET sensor) 149.2 LEGAL 151.8 In the kick, driver door open (MECA style, or dBDrag Outlaw) YAY!!!!!!! Holy chit I'm SOOOO happy, the current box has a 150+ legal in it...got plenty of little secret tweaks to do Not bad for a box built in a little over an hour Oh, and pics are soon to come! I had TONS of fun, learned more, and I owe a big thanks to Mr. Scottie Johnson! I'd also like the thank Jason (undercoverpunk), and Brad Russel for putting up with me while I was down there for 3days! …

I have to obsidian 15's an two directed 750 amps wit a box tuned to dont know how many hertz. But it has a big.port. In a 93 honda civic dx. Gettin ready to upgrade the.amps. What should i go.with. The subs pushing 1000 to 1500 rms. A pioneer head unit premeir

So i go to walmart to do some shopping right...come out 30 minutes later and see my window busted out and nearly hit the ground!! Pop the trunk and NATHIN was in there.... Boy does it suck to work so hard for stuff just to get it taken by someone that has nothing. So new plan in the making for my next sub stage.... So im think since i had an aq2200 and i never had it wired past 2ohms this time im going to do a aq1200 and to match it with 4 10" dcons!! Im thinking since my car did good on 1200rms from my aq2200 then why not get the aq1200 and then 2 more 10's which in reality should be louder and maybe sound better then my 2 sa10's .....cant wait!!! But now its time for a …

I just picked up a 86 oldsmobile cutlass. (should be delivered to my house on sunday may 18) I would like to use the amps I have laying around to save money- they are Phoenix gold Tantrum 250.2 and a Phoenix gold Tantrum 400.4 I listen to everything from rock to rap ,classical, country you name it I listen to it. I was thinking of a 2 way active front stage plus infinite baffle sub stage. I think going with a hu that is 2 way compatible would be my best bet ( suggestions ) under $200?? Ideas for the front speakers under $150 (from what I can see kickpanel limited - 8" max 4.5" depth midbass/midrange -tweeter?) run off 400.4 tantrum 50 x 4 @ 4 ohm 100 x 4 @ 2ohm substag…

I need some help with ideas. Please note i have very minimal knowledge with subs,amps,etc. My brother is getting a 2007 Tahoe and he mentioned that he wanted a system so i figured it would be a great gift. I was wanting to get 1 BTL 18" & Rockford Fs. amp. If anyone could please help with what specific amps, etc. i need, it would be GREATLY appreciated. A cost estimate would be great too. I had been looking at the T10001bd and T1500-1bd Power Amps but i figured you guys would know a little more than i do. Also, im expecting him to run it daily 1k+. If any additional info is need please let me know. Thanks again! Edit: Looking now, would the BL 18's possible be a bette…

I thought I'd share. My first comp I did bass boxing and hit 135 db. I had it as 136 but my power is still not the best. I only have a single death row 12 on a hifonics 1200w running at 2 ohms

I was looking around at mp3 players and trying to figure out what would sound better on my car stereo system. Came upon this new mp3 player called cowon j3 Koreon device just came out has eq and all other kind of stuff on it says its a SQ mp3 player also supports flac files. . One thing i found out flac files are the best sounding type files and ipods dont support them. Is this the real deal or can find something similar??? the price of it is cheaper then the ipod(Not that much).

Well its my senior year of highschool and i've been trying to figure out what to do with my life. I don't really have ideas but i was thinking about something to do with car audio. I enjoy tinkering with my system alot and think it would make a fun career. My question for ya'll would be does any body here besides the SSA owners do this as a career? Do you have any advice for me or guidance. I wanna eventually have a store that sells quality products very similar to the SSA store. Is there a school for this? Would there be a field i would need a degree in? Thanks for the help. EDIT: If any body is in the field if you don't mind me asking, what kind of salary should …

i have $400 and i am lookin for a really nice pair of 12's i mean the best. 400 includes shipping so probably more like $350 and 50 for shipping. i am also open to Alpine, and Cerwin Vega if you arent selling anything, at least leave me an idea of what you think i should get... TY

I'm new to this forum and it's probably obvious, as I may be posting this in the wrong section. Anyways, I'm looking to get some component speakers for my 99 Honda Civic LX. I'm sorta on a budget so I'm just replacing the stock front door speakers for now. I was thinking about getting a pair of Infinity Reference 6020cs as they have great reviews on Crutchfield. However, someone in another forum told me that I could get better for the same amount of money, and to perhaps direct my inquiry here. Does anyone have any advice? I plan to use this with a Clarion DXZ585USB CD receiver without any type of amp for the time being... Any advice would be great. I'm super poor and jus…

Hey guys, I just finished installing a new system in my 08 Infiniti G37 Coupe, and it sounds great. I will upload some pics later, but I installed a cleansweep, a Sundown 100.2, a Sundown 1500d, phoenix gold rsd components in the front, and an RE SE 10. The RE 10 sounds good, but I know that the 1500 can do alot more than it is currently doing, and I would like to get a new 10 inch that would take 1000-1500 @ one ohm. I listen to mostly rock music, but I really listen to everything. I am not looking for huge numbers, but I do like alot of bass. I know it is a tall order to get a 10 incher to pressurize well, especially in a trunk. As far as box size, I can probably …

So I bought a Tantric HD 12 d2 a week ago and received it yesterday. Today I went to put it in my 2.5 cu enclosure and I am having a problem with the sound/voltage. It doesnt drop ( to maybe low 14s) and something is definitely wrong. I had a problem similar to this last week when I realized my coils on the mayhem were toast. Voltage drop with zv4 was to around 12 volts. The way it is playing seems as if it wired very high. What I did: -Checked coils on sub (read 2.4ohm each) -impedance at the output terminals is 1 ohm (car off) -o-scoped the rca's and output voltage (clean) - free aired the sub and notice no coil rub at all (seems as if not getting full power) and it s…

I know a few of you are anti-RF, but I love the old stuff and always will. Below is a killer SQ RF set up I would love to have in my explorer. Found it on the RF forum. equipment list: 2x Rockford 0.5farad Capacitors 1x Rockford 160.2 (With 100z2 internals) 1x Rockford Punch 100z2 (With 160.2 internals) 1x Rockford Punch 600a4 1x Rockford Punch 800a2 1x Rockford Punch Power 50m 1x Rockford Symmetry EPX 5x Rockford Audiophile Tweeters (2 Pictured) 2x Rockford Punch 3" Midrange (SP-34) 2x Rockford Audiophile 4" Midrange (RFA-44) 4x Rockford Audiophile 5" Midrange (RFA-54) 2x Rockford Audiophile 6" Midrange (RFA-64) 2x Rockford Audiophile 10" Subwoofers (RFA-810)

** Coles notes: Very hot today, as soon as I turned up the volume the 2.600 amp shutdown, at about 1/3 volume every time. Was fine last night, had them cranked for a long time, no issues (I assume cooler outside too) ** Was thinking of adding three 140mm fans to each side of the amplifier rack after I drill some ventilation holes along the sides. Soundstream Rubicon amps in amplifier rack 1.2500D - bottom 2.600 - middle 2.250 - top Speakers. CDT CL-62 (2 pair per side, front) CDT CL69X (rear) Fi BTL (Dual 2, loaded) Had the fronts in parallel from the 2.600 @ 2ohm load. Rears @ 4ohm load. Sub @ 1ohm load. Hooked everything up last night, no problems setting gains, front…

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Tried ordering an enclosure off the Fisher Custom site, then bad news comes. Something a long the lines of not being able to ship to my location and then I go to Audible Customs and they also can not ship to Louisiana at the moment. This is a big halt, as things were going so smooth.... while acquiring all the new equipment. I really don't have trust nor faith in the local shops around here, probably just as well off purchasing a prefrab from them but, I want to do things right. So if anyone knows of some legit people who could build me a bow and ship to Louisiana... that would be appreciative.

Well as the title says just payed for 2 12 inch zcons dual ones The Car : 94 bmw 325i Electrical : xs power d3100, xp3000, mechman 320 alt. 2/0 welding cable in the rear soon to be 4 more runs of kicker hyper flex 2+, 2- for a total of 6 if needed Amps: pair of planet audio bb2400.1 strapped @ 1 ohm (.5 per amp) Subs: soon to be 2 12inch ZCONS dual 1 the question 1 : will this be enough power to push them ?? q 2: what do you guys, girls run to your zcons ?? q3 : how long was your build time for them ?? if you remember that is any info is appreciated

So now that i got them all setup and amp and ew setting on go i cant believe how great these perform Im no sub expert but ive heard a few and these 2 10" dcons hit hard Tight and clean sound while still pounding hard. Very tight punches and deep lows all while sounding perfect. Now i see the why people like these. Cant imagine the icons and up. Im a very happy satisfied constumer!