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Subwoofers / Speakers

Discuss Subwoofers And All Aspects Of Speakers here.

  1. Started by synyster,

    alright im looking to get 2 18''s im working with a crossfire xp2400, and up to 18cf i want it to be good quality and loud n low 28-30hz...im thinking the best subs would be 2 XCONs. anyone have any suggestions??? or are these the right ones:) ty for the help!!!

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  2. Started by ryanshaw33,

    Was going for a setup with 4 18" tc 5200's but getting the last two woofers fell through so now i'm restarting. I have about 2 grand to put into subs, and a soundigital 8k on tap for power. i can get a ported box back there between 10-14 cubes depending on subs. I'm mainly looking to play low and loud, from 25-35hz and sound really nice daily for music. here's a list that i've come up with so far 6 12" dc level 4's 4 15" zcons 4 15" xcons/ 4 15" dc xl's 4 15" fi n2's 2 18" level 5's 2 18" level 6's (if i can get them) 2 18" tc 5400's 2 18" tc 5200's 2 18" wardens 2 18" smd's any input at all is appreciated. I haven't personally heard many of these subs, so would like some…

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  3. Started by tv559,

    I am about to install 2 18's in the back of a Gmc Sierra Ext. Cab. I will be taking the back seat out. My question is should I have the subs and port facing up or Subs facing forward and port up. I was told to have the subs facing forward and port up but I would like more opinions on this. Thanks,

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  4. Started by tv559,

    Ok now I need your guys unbiased opinion on which subs should I get. I will be getting a Sundown 3000D:). I have about 10-11 C.F to work with. Which combo will or has the potential to get louder? The BL's are less expensive but with the NS's I can always upgrade to another 3000D if I feel its not loud enough lol. Will the NS's be louder enough to compensate for the price difference? What do you guys think? This is what it will be going in below I will be taking the back seat out;) Thanks,

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  5. Started by J-JoNeS,

    Hey guys selling 2 18 zcons dont even have 10hrs played on them 700 shipped. Or looking 2 trade for 2 12inch zv4s. If anybody knows anybody hmu. Thanks

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  6. Started by Banginbass601,

    I was worndering which system would sound the loudest, 4 15" IA li's off of 3000 rms, 2 21" DP's or 2 18" sundown nightshades, IA DP's, AQ HDC3's or FI BTL's runing at 2000 rms each for a daily setup in ported box in a tahoe, what would be your opinion

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  7. Started by 16K,

    Plan on sellin my btl 18s..and I ran into a lot of money recently.. Which subs should I go with. Will be walled in a civic 2 21" ia wardens. Or 4 15 btl n2s look at sig for rest of setup

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  8. Started by An-i-no,

    What are the advantages of running 1 8" mid versus running 2 6.5" mids up front? I'm looking for clarity, loudness, and width (of the stage I guess? I don't really listen to much that requires great staging). I can do the work to fit the 8 behind the panel but it will be up high. If I do 2 6.5's then one will be in the door and one in the kick. One 6.5 isn't giving me the volume I need...well it is, but only when it's crossed at 120+hz which sucks. Doors will treated and sealed minimally (Not keeping the vehicle for long.) Right now I'm not looking at any drivers in particular. I'd rather use passive sets (using only one tweet) because I don't have good enough x/o's. I ha…

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  9. Started by 97T5WAGONPIMP,

    what should i go with 2 8's or 1 12. this will be for my wagon i will have to ake out the skar's to use my 3rd row seat for the kids in a few weeks but i still want some bass but i dont want to spend alot and i will only have room for the 1 12 or 2 8's and i dont want to spend more than 50 bucks this is just for 2-3 days out of the week 1---hifonics hfi 12 http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-600W-HIFONICS-HFi12D4-12-Car-Subwoofer-Sub-/350356041673?pt=Car_Subwoofers_Enclosures&hash=item5192d8efc9 2--- Acoustic Audio AA8A http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=200607123821&ssPageName=STRK:MEBOFFX:IT

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  10. Started by bgowdy31,

    Ok so im working on my box and i have the option to do 2 8's or 1-12" aero port for my box. Im not sure which will be the better way to go and i know they equal roughlly the same thing. This is what im looking at. -2 Soundqubed SDC2.5 15s -Enclosure will be 8 cubes(4 cubes per sub) @ 40hz either way -Power for now 1600 rms(will soon be about 3k before rise and voltage drop aiming at 1k per sub) Ports: 2 8" Aeros - 100.48 sq inches / 8 cubes = 12.56 sq inches port per cube 1 12" Aero - 113.04 sq inches / 8 cubes = 14.13 sq inches port per cube The 1 12" will give me alittle more port per cube then the 2 8"s, also ive always seen and been told that less ports are more e…

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  11. Started by BiggJern,

    Ok so now that I'm starting over I need to starting planning. Trying to have great output, great SQ, and minimal space used. I have a Sundown 1500 watt amp and am planning on using that. Not exactly looking for the end-all setup but just basically looking for pros & cons for 2 8s vs. 1 10 and what subs would fit this criteria. OH! And my music preferences are all over: I'll be listening to so bass heavy songs one day then I'll be listening to some 70s bands the next day. Any inputs would be greatly appreciated!

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  12. Started by johnecon2001,

    I bought one of these of this same guy last week. $72 shipped. Just hit the reserve of 59.00 and you'll be golden. http://cgi.ebay.com/Adire-Audio-DPL12-The-...QQcmdZViewItemh http://cgi.ebay.com/Adire-Audio-DPL12-The-...1QQcmdZViewItem

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  13. Started by blkmrideon22s,

    i was wondering if some know the power handling of these subs. i've been told that they was 750 watts rms and max 2000 watts and ive also been told that they was 1500 watts rms and 3000 watts max. i tried to call bob at american bass but no answer. also i was trying to find out was wold be a good size box to put these subs in.

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  14. Started by loondizie52,

    if you take a fully loaded btl D1 coils and wire up one autotek mean machine 1500d to each coil would it put each amp at 1 ohms since its a 1 ohm coil?

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  15. Started by jcaverss,

    i have 2 audiopipe 12's in a 2004 impala i would like to know if anybody know what would be good to tune them to i want really deep bass please help

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  16. Started by 2sik555,

    I purchased an old btl 12, and im looking to get a new btl 12? Can i use these two subs together?>

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  17. Started by pmureika,

    I want to do a low power build but have good Sq. Which would be the better driver?

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  18. Started by jordan.guess,

    Got recommendations for both of these subs and gonna have 10"'s box ported designed by RAM designs. Going to have a JL audio 1000/1v2 running them, if anyone has any other recommendations my budget is roughly $400. thanks

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  19. Started by turbowrx15,

    I know i'm vs this and that but I just got some money to spend on a new system and cant make up my mind

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  20. Started by JJordan791,

    will be buying 2 DCON 12's Dual 4 ohm Subwoofers. looking for a amp in the range of 200$ that will power these properly. will be using a dual champer ported box, each chamber is 1.8 c/f and the sub is recomened 1.75c/f But on the other hand im also very much considering a single 12" ICON with a ported enclosure matching specs. In reguards to excurrsion and making allot of noise, will i be able to afford a amp to get the single icon to outperform the 2 dcons for spending about 200$ on a amp? I drive a cobalt, subs will be going in trunk Thank you very much in advance, for any possible information.

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  21. Started by setshot50,

    I see quite a few people on here running a one D2 12 set up in a sealed box and am curious if y'all (or anyone else) can shed some light on this. I'm considering going from my current 2 X e10O setup (800 watts in ~ 2 cu ft) sealed to a single D2 12 (~1200 watts in ~2 cu ft) sealed. I realize this is an SI forum but you guys seem pretty mature (well, at least in your advice ) so I'm hoping to get some relatively unbiased advice. I'm looking for noticeable gains in both my low end and that hard-to-breathe bass while maintaining a high level on SQ. Will I achieve this?

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  22. RUNNING 2 MASSIVE AUDIO P3000.1 AMPS, 350 AMP ALTERNATOR, AND 3 KINETIC HTC 1800'S SOON TO BE 9 1800'S, WHAT SUBS SHOULD I RUN I AM VERY AGRREVATED TRYING TO FIGURE OUT WHAT IS BEST TO GET ME TO 155 DB.

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  23. Started by abmoore,

    After looking through diycable.com, I came across the Exodus Maelstrom line subwoofers. I am getting the Ex-Anarchys and when I saw the 21" monster I did some investigating. I have seen that it is apparently a beast of a home theater sub so I thought I would run an idea by you guys. How about two of these in a 20 ft.^3 box tuned to somewhere in the neighborhood of 24Hz? I was thinking maybe a couple of sundowns, 2500ds or 3500ds, or something like that to run them. I would be looking for absurd low end response, and I know it's not a SPL sub by any means, but what kind of output would that yield? This is just an idea and I am not even sure about going through with a …

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  24. My current set up. Alpine CDA-9886 Big 3 0 gaude kicker hyperflex EA H/O alternator 200 amps 0 gauge run (sub) 4 gauge run (mids and highs amp) stock battery up front 2 Deka 9A31 in trunk Sub amp is a GP 3000D My sub are Fi Bl 12'' Sub box is Fishercustom slot port 4 cu. @ 32hz sub box max. that will fit in my trunk. 38w 14h 22d in. Car is a 95 cutlass ciera My Fi Bl 12'' sound good in that box, but I want to get louder, so with that said I want to go with 3 10'' Icon 10'' IXl 10'' are Fi Bl 10'' which would be louder on this set up, and still sound descent max size 38w 14h 22d slot port I like old school R&B, and some rap (clean ) Thanks in advance for any h…

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  25. Started by bodybuilding90,

    this would most likely go in a ford fusion and i love to listen to chopped and screwed music (im bumpin some real talk by trae chopped up right now ) so i obviously like it low.Ive made some previous post about 2 BL's with a mtx 92001 but now that im seeing the icons in all these crazy setup im thinkin i want a pair!! the videos are blowin my mind, my budget is no more then 2000 grand for everything, and i know the BL set up will be more unless i buy everything used but i really dont like doin that.So what setup will MOST likely get lower/louder (loud to me is having bass that is head pounding in ur face bass ) but i also love btutal low end bass. So what do you think wil…

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