Subwoofers / Speakers

A built a new box, very nice. Hopefully you guys like it. Its around 5.5 cubic feet, 78" of port and is tuned to 34 hertz. Paint job is thanks to my lovely girlfriend Maria. Tell me what you think!

I know this will be mainly opinionated, but i am wondering on what you think would be a good step up from a 12" w6. I love the sound of the w6 but i want it to be a bit louder with the same quality. Again i am not looking for someone to try and give me proof of which sub is better or what would be better, but just personal opinions on what you think would sound similar to a w6 just a bit louder. 12" Fi Q 12 "Death Row 12" Icon

I need help. Im looking for 60% SQ 40% SPL. I want it to get loud but still sound good. Which is better for this. I was looking at a cadence txa-1000d and a sundown sae-1000d amp. From what i have read most people pick sundown hands down. Would ~650 watts push a soundsplinter hard because it says 500-1000k rms on the website. I'm open to suggestions on amps. I'm just trying to figure out which is a better sq sub at the moment. And this would probably go in a ported box ~1.5 cubes @ low 30's.

Hey guys, Im looking to start a new build. Im looking for HARD hitting bass, but also the ability to play rock music well. I was originally set of AQ HDC3 18's, but came acros the IXL's. How would they compare. I live in Canada so buying froma canadian company would be nice. I plan to build a wall for whatever subs I go with behind the second row, with 3 8" aeros. What kinda tune would the IXL's like? Has anyone ever tried them, Id love to see some builds or videos!!! I have about 14 cubes to play with. Power will come from a Visonik V4000XD modded to play @ 1ohm 3500+ @ 2ohm, little more @ 1 ohm Id imagine Apprecaite any insight, as this seems to be the top Mach5 forum…

Im just tryin to see how loud decibels are from 120, 130,140, and 150. I think a while ago someone told me that 130db's was like gettin hit in the chest and its very hard to breathe at 150. Is this true? Can someone give me examples of each range of decibels.

Hey all im a noob to this so if im doing something wrong let me know... im selling my old system (2 eclipse 7200 12's and a rf p600.2 i kno i kno im underpowering the subs) in search of a better system... Ive decided that what ever brand of woofer i go with i want to do 3 10's... also i want these subs to fit in between the wheel wells of my grand prix... i believe the distance between them is about 37 inches... Im looking for SQ out of my subs... i am also budgeting my self cuz i know i can go crazy with my sound system... my budget is about $700-$800 between the subs and amp(s) Ive been looking at these brands... AQ SDC 2.5's, DC Lvl 3's, SSA Dcon's, and AA Arsenal's...…

here's some videos taken today of my new install.. Panasonic Head Unit CDT Classic 5.25" components Adire Audio Crossovers Coustic 320qe (160w x 2) 2 Stereo Integrity Mag 12's Incriminator Audio 20.1 Stock Factory Batt, and Alt All measurement taken with a fully updated Termlab USB sensor.. 1st video, taken with the sensor 6 feet from the car The track was #3 off Bass Mekanik "Faster Harder Louder" titled "Slow Down For Big Trux" http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v387/04y...oydsDriveby.flv 2nd video, Sensor on the headrest... 35hz http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v387/04y...oydsREality.flv 3rd video, Bassrace run.. playing "BME Click" by Lil John http://smg.photobucket.c…

as stated previously... the SPL proto 12 is on the way here... and after I do the offical business related testing for mark.. its time to have some fun... post what videos / testing you want to see.. power... isn't a problem we'll have 4 sundowns, and 2 memphis 4kws on tap... vehicles... gotta suv, hatchback, trunk car, and crx on tap.. boxes... aren't a problem.. we've got 20 sheets of wood, and saws.. Loyd L.

Has anyone done a wall or anything with 4 mj 18's yet? im kinda curious if anyone has and what type of box they decided to go with. Figure with the 3 for 4 deal someone must have put 4 in a van or suv!

just got my shipping email today, man im so excited. still undecided on if i should just leave the jl in for now or go ahead n put the sundown in. i really want 2 xcons and 2 sundown 1500s for an upcoming show but im trying to get a box built. i think that would hit pretty hard in the cab of my truck. even tho everybody has seen em already imma still post pics when it gets here lol

Ok I just got my Xcon 18 sub installed and am having a frustrating issue. At higher volumes and low tones the sub rattles! The moment I noticed it started I looking for the cause. I tried tightening the screws and adjusting the seal just in case there was an air leak and quickly figured out that was not the issue. I then thought maybe it was the box (a 6.5 cube ported box) but was able to conclude it was not. I then decided to push slightly with my thumb on the center of the dust cover while the sub was playing hard (and rattling) and the noise stopped. Is my dust cover loose? If not, what is the issue? The sub is brand new and literally just installed. It sounds so nasty…

Is it just me or do more and more ppl just keep asking about RE Audio SE's? Is the SE that good for the price? Im not putting the SE down or anythign im just wondering..

Hi everyone! This is my first post on the forum as I found myself liking the way SSA forum is handled versus other car audio forums out there and I'm looking for advice from people who really know their stuff! My build is very budget oriented as I am 18 and in college but that's not to say i do not take my bass seriously. I have an APMI 2K with 1/0 KnuKonceptz Bassik wire ran for power and no big 3, all powering 2 10s under my back seat in my 2012 F150 which has already been sound deadened slightly and the back cabin vents sealed. Now to the meat and potatoes of my post. I am looking for some new drivers. My airspace is limited to 2.05cf before displacement shared by both…

I bought a set of RE AUDIO RE12D4's. I can't find any real info them. Anyone have an idea of what to expect put of um? Now that I'vd read throught the specs I'm not to thrilled I got them.

So I'm getting a Sundown SAZ-1500D AMP from a member on here, when I stumbled upon a Sundown Nightshade 15" D2 for a really good deal, I know nothing about the sub. The car will be a daily driver and I was originally going with a RE Audio SXX 15" D2, so is the sundown a better sub? Pro's and Con's of both?

I just brought a Re Audio Sx 10 being powered by a kicker 06zx1000.1 right now I have it in Mtx Bass Slammer Ported box 1.5cubic ft @ 38hz and the lows are missing to me, I found a custom built box that is 2.0cubic ft net volume tuned to 32Hz. But looking on reading the manual that came with the sub Re says a ported box between 1.0cubic ft @35hz to 1.25cubic ft @34hz. The Question I had is if i put this sub in a larger box thats tuned lower would it hurt the sub? the car its going in is a 4door hatch back.

How will an HCCA sound in a sealed box, stuffed liberally? looking for a 30hz peak in a trunk car. SQ is priority, but with the ability to take your breath away. Three 12's, and three RF 4000BD's. electrically yada yada...... this is speculative, sifting through, as usual.

Temporarily finished. I had Tara Labs custom make me some Spectrum 3 "Y" calbes and they showed up today. On to the pics. I'm just going to dump them on here and then hit the road. I haven't eaten dinner yet and it's 9:00 PM. 'gonna drive through a fast food place and go drivin to so I can run through some CD's.

Looked around and got a bunch of mixed answers but I'll regurgitate what I have. 1. It fools the speaker into thinking the box is bigger than it is. 2. It makes the interior of the enclosure hotter. 3. When used in ported boxes it slightly lowers tuning. On to my questions/possible misconceptions. 1. Does that mean the speaker is louder?...Or does it play lower or what? I'm confuzzled. 2. Does that lower the thermal power handling of the speaker by hindering it's cooling capabilities? 3. My box is sealed sooooo...nvm And before anyone tells me not to mess around with it, my box is sealed and too small (I forgot to account for sub displacement) and plus I'm running about h…

what is you opinion?

I know this subject has been hit several times, I'm looking to do a three way front stage in my wife's altima. I was thinking of doing the Dynaudio Esotec 342 (yes I know that's pretty pricy). I like the configuration of the setup though. 7" woofer 3" midrange and (big) 1" tweet. This will not probably happen for a few months, but I'm doing some research now to know what I'm getting into. Is there anything else out there that may be in the same ball park as the Dynaudio or better for the price. I would greatly appreciate the advice from some of you expierianced SQ guys. Thanks. I will have more question soon.

Goodmorning everybody, I just ordered my first 2 ever Sundown Nightshade v.2 15s. Which are going to be powered by (2) Saz-2500. I ordered a midgate box for the 15's from this site. Here's a link so u can get an idea. http://www.carforce1.com/popup_image.php?pID=123&osCsid=ff95f7f7feb2370cf60b02e13253aef1 My question is 3.5 cubic feet of space in that box enough to really enjoy hard thumping bass. And yes I know the pic isn't for 15's in addition the port on mine is bigger than the one in the pic. N no raping please this is my first build. Last system I had was Liberty City Flea Market brands.

for a decent price of 165.... how much are these worth? i know they are pretty rare, but is it worth the 165?

I know this may be a dumb question..but i believe a dumb question is one that was never asked!! so if someone would clear this up for me i'd appreciate it! ok my buddy just sold me his 15" fi Q dvc 1ohm... i already have a kicker cvx dvc 4ohm now i am gonna buy another fi Q but money is an issue right now and i need some knock right now so the question is if i wire the fi q down to 2ohms and wire the cvx to 2ohms will it be a 1ohm load or not? and why? i know they are different voice coils but 2 subs dropped to 2ohms=1ohm and my amp is 1ohm stable, would this work or will it fry my amp?

My new DC sound Labs 12" lvl 3 subs are on the way. I am going on a trip next friday so I hope to get them put in before then so we can pound em like they need to be pounded. Yeah yeah yeah