Jump to content
View in the app

A better way to browse. Learn more.

SSA® Car Audio Forum

A full-screen app on your home screen with push notifications, badges and more.

To install this app on iOS and iPadOS
  1. Tap the Share icon in Safari
  2. Scroll the menu and tap Add to Home Screen.
  3. Tap Add in the top-right corner.
To install this app on Android
  1. Tap the 3-dot menu (⋮) in the top-right corner of the browser.
  2. Tap Add to Home screen or Install app.
  3. Confirm by tapping Install.

Subwoofers / Speakers

Discuss Subwoofers And All Aspects Of Speakers here.

  1. Started by mpimm,

    Keep us posted on this thing

    • 0

      Reputation Points

    • 23 replies
    • 2.7k views
  2. Started by jcs921,

    Alright guys, this is going to be my first system. I need some input on what sub to get. I have an amp that my friend said is low budget but is decent. The audiopipe 1500 watt. Now I'm new and don't know a whole lot about systems and stuff so please bare with me I want the kind of loud that makes your nose and throat itch lol. I'm sure most of you know what I'm talking about. Now I just need some advice on what to get. Thanks guys

    • 1

      Reputation Points

    • 23 replies
    • 5k views
  3. Started by Mathman,

    What is a really good 8" sub whose depth is between 5.25" and 5 7/8".....enclosure will be .6 cu per sub. I will be running 2 of them and already have a 1k watts amp, so if they can handle 500 watts each that would be fantastic.

    • 0

      Reputation Points

    • 23 replies
    • 2k views
  4. Started by GavinGood,

    Hey, Yall I just made an account for this page and I have a very important question... Last week I switched my set up from a 1.9 cubic foot sealed box with 2 10" kicker comp ds to a 2.0 cubic foot ported box and I have an awful smell at high bass. I did take my truck and have a local audio shop tune my kicker 1200 watt amp and it still smells... The subs are in perfect condition but they are about 3 years old but the box is a week old... If you need any more info please respond on here or email me at [email protected] Have a great day!

    • 2

      Reputation Points

    • 23 replies
    • 3k views
    • 1 follower
  5. My amp is a SAX-100.4 and will be running in 2 ohm stereo so 160 watts per channel. Can 18 gauge handle that?

    • 0

      Reputation Points

    • 23 replies
    • 1.7k views
  6. Started by creyc,

    I just got my Pioneer PRS components running active on a Rockford Power 600-4 amp and Pioneer P800-PRS head deck. So far I'm quite pleased with the results but it's not perfect. On some songs I notice distortion/light bottoming which I traced to come from the 6.5" mids in the doors, and only when I'm really rocking out I've got them crossed over fairly low, at 80Hz because I've got my sub-stage crossed at 63Hz. I like the way this sounds, I could cross the mids higher and solve this problem but then it sounds like a large hole. I don't want to raise the sub crossover point either to fix this, my subs play pretty sloppy IMO near 80Hz plus I don't like what that does to…

    • 0

      Reputation Points

    • 23 replies
    • 1.8k views
    • 1 follower
  7. So I have an 08 Grand Prix GXP currently with one 12" xcon in a khaotic enclosure and it beats hard and sounds good. Powered by a stetsom 1.5k. But I havent done a project in a while and I kinda want more bass in my car. Recently added memphis pf 6.5's and 6x9's powered by my p400-4. I found 2 12" 1500 series dd's a guy has for sale with a custom built box with 6.5 cf for $225. Would this beat harder than my xcon. I know its a good deal but if it dont get me anywhere no need for the buy. If this isnt a upgrade let me know what you guys think would be a better 2 sub combination than my single xcon or even a better single combo just figured might as well throw another sub i…

    • 1

      Reputation Points

    • 23 replies
    • 2.7k views
  8. Started by anelson2390,

    So basically I am trying to figure out which subwoofers would be best for me. Background info: Vehicle: 2000 suburban (space is really no issue for me) Amps: 2 planet audio ap1000d's (rated for 650 but i believe put out well over 800 watts) Plans: currently im running 4 12'' cvrs and im ready to upgrade so i want to run 2 18's , I plan to get dual 2 ohmn coils so i can wire at 1ohmn with one sub per amp, this will be a daily pounder, and i will be pushing everything hard, I have the big 3 and a 220 amp iraggi alt, i have the best knu koncepts 0ga wire, and all i need to beef up my electrical is a second battery. I am choosing from Fi subs and my gut is telling me that …

    • 2

      Reputation Points

    • 23 replies
    • 2.4k views
    • 1 follower
  9. Started by Budah93,

    I was running a set of type r 6.5 components that I got from a friend for a steal. They're starting to go out on me so I'm looking to redo the set up. I'm looking to spend preferably no more than 200 on the speakers and around 200-250 on the amp. I'm willing to budge a little bit if it's worth the money. I really liked the type rs but if you guys have better suggestions for me I'm always open to those! Thanks guys!

    • 1

      Reputation Points

    • 23 replies
    • 2.9k views
  10. Started by eikenator,

    I don't have a car yet being 15, but I still love audio, I have a 330rms amp in my room, yes, it's wimpy, but I'll save the big stuff for my car, any recommendations for a 12 that will work on that wattage in a small ported box?

    • 1

      Reputation Points

    • 23 replies
    • 2.5k views
    • 1 follower
  11. Started by Optimus_Prime,

    http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&client=ms-android-sprint-us&gl=us&biw=533&bih=93&tbm=isch&sa=1&q=new+2012+havoc+subwoofer&oq=new+2012+havoc+subwoofer&aq=f&aqi=&aql=&gs_l=mobile-gws-serp.12...12528.15557.0.16788.5.5.0.0.0.0.209.720.0j4j1.5.0...0.0.&mvs=0#i=10

    • 1

      Reputation Points

    • 23 replies
    • 2.5k views
    • 2 followers
  12. Started by billystorms24,

    Hey guys im just wondering are there any quad stacked magnet subs out there? Im just curious and im sure other people are too.

    • 0

      Reputation Points

    • 23 replies
    • 6.5k views
  13. That is all

    • 0

      Reputation Points

    • 23 replies
    • 1.7k views
  14. Started by cheese20323,

    Alright so my cousin just poppped his RE SE 12 the model from 06. So i got a quote from Fi. 180 bone stock He has the hifonics 1608D 1600wrms @1 ohm and the audiocontrol epicenter. But there are alotof options at Fi so wich ones would be good.Like an extra spider? he doesnt want them to pop again

    • 2

      Reputation Points

    • 23 replies
    • 1.2k views
  15. Started by Megalomaniac,

    Solved the problem by selling the MX & buying a mag again I bought another mag, turns out it was my exact same mag i had owned before mx. It got damaged(cosmetic) in shipping. packaging could have been better. but i'll live. No more mechanical noise at least woot. here is the difference

    • 0

      Reputation Points

    • 22 replies
    • 2.9k views
  16. Started by Aaron Clinton,

    In a 2.0 @ 27hz for now, might modify a 3.2 @ 33hz for this sub.

    • 0

      Reputation Points

    • 22 replies
    • 2k views
  17. Started by Acidburn,

    Well I'm writing this for anyone who might care. I'll go through the steps of how to take apart a speaker(with pics of course). Here are the supplies. 1 Koda6 (thank you Nick), 1 bottle of CA unbonding glue, and a utility knife First, run the knife around the edge of the surround to separate it from the basket. The Koda has a stretchy rubber surround so it didnt really cut so well. Then, just cut the speaker leads. And detach the spider from the basket. This was the tricky part. I found that although being soaked in the CA unbonding glue for a few minutes, it just woundn't budge. So i just took the knife to that as well. It was quite flimsy and easy to cut. An…

    • 0

      Reputation Points

    • 22 replies
    • 2.4k views
  18. Started by SpeakerBoy,

    now i have been thinkin' and i have a great idea for super efficient woofers. i ain't gonna reply til someone important who can actually do sumthin about it asks though. hint hint: i want to talk to you guys at SSA.

    • 0

      Reputation Points

    • 22 replies
    • 1.6k views
  19. Started by loondizie52,

    starting a A-pillar and kickpanel build. found these CDT 6.5's for kicks CDT's for kicks with mid level tweeter option CDT 6.5's for kicks with upgraded tweeter and then these for the A-pillars CDT comps for A-pillars what do ya think? or should i stick with the RE 6.5's for the kicks?

    • 0

      Reputation Points

    • 22 replies
    • 1.5k views
  20. Started by Yukhui,

    Ok so lets say I could get a SI MAG 12" for about $350. At the same time, I could be getting a RE SX 15" for $250. I am looking for LSQ and hear they both sound good. How much better SQ would the Mag have? How much better SPL would the SX have? Which is the best bang for the buck?

    • 0

      Reputation Points

    • 22 replies
    • 2.2k views
  21. Started by hobbydepot101,

    I am putting together a system, and i hear the pro's and con's of each box. My questions is a two part question, the first one is: seeing that a sealed box is more for sq, and covers a wide wavelengths, and the vented box is louder but does not do well in many of the wavelengths or you might call it hz. why not do one side sealed and one side vented 12"S ? is there a reason why it would not blend like a two way sub box? and if it is posiable would two mono amps be better then one amp the yields the same wattage?

    • 0

      Reputation Points

    • 22 replies
    • 1.6k views
  22. Started by waltham415,

    Hey, everyone. On www.sonicelectronix.com, i have found a pair of Alpine Type-X reference series component speakers that, including dynomat and baffles, will run me about 200 dollars out the door. These speakers are running 300 dollars for just the speakers on Alpine's site. The only problem is there is no shops around that have these speakers available to listen to.... What are your opinions on this speaker and would you have any other recomendations (perferably costing less money?). At the moment i am running stock 5X7's in both the doors and the rear deck so anything will be an improvement. I want something with a high quality sound and i've heard go…

    • 2

      Reputation Points

    • 22 replies
    • 1.8k views
  23. Started by slu,

    I've been researching subs for months and here I'm hoping to reach people that actually have hands on experience with the following woofers as I do not. I'm wanting to add good clean bass with authority to my current system. I'm not a bass head since I mostly listen to rock and metal but occasionally I do like to bump and want some chest thump on tap whenever I feel the need. I have an '02 Dodge Ram QC which limits my space. I have access to use either a 1.55 cu ft. per chamber sealed or ported sub box for this application. Amp I plan to choose: AQ 1200.1 Current system: Pioneer deh-p710bt Soundstream TWS.3 Polk MM 691 Polk db 521 Polk pa-660 Subs I'm choosing from (all …

    • 0

      Reputation Points

    • 22 replies
    • 3.4k views
  24. Started by krisw7,

    Alright I would like to ask all of you by experience what do you think about the comparison? I have 2 12w7's running off a 1000/1 soon to buy another 1000/1. What do you think, I know that the btl subs have high spl but chit on sq. Say that both systems have 2000 watts of clean power running to them which one would have a more db's.

    • 0

      Reputation Points

    • 22 replies
    • 2.8k views
  25. Started by TheInfamousImpala,

    I was thinking of buying these....And i was wanting to know if any of u guys had experience with these All Replies would be greatly appreciated

    • 1

      Reputation Points

    • 22 replies
    • 3k views

Who's Online (See full list)

  • There are no registered users currently online

Configure browser push notifications

Chrome (Android)
  1. Tap the lock icon next to the address bar.
  2. Tap Permissions → Notifications.
  3. Adjust your preference.
Chrome (Desktop)
  1. Click the padlock icon in the address bar.
  2. Select Site settings.
  3. Find Notifications and adjust your preference.