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Subwoofers / Speakers

Discuss Subwoofers And All Aspects Of Speakers here.

  1. Started by Sencheezy,

    I ran across this video today, and it made me wonder if this guy was talking out of his ass or not. What he's saying does make sense to me, talking about a square has more surface area to push more air out then a round woofer would. But if that was the case, then how come almost no manufacturer on this site even offers a square in any of their lineups? This part didn't make sense to me, because from what this guy is saying, everybody would be designing square woofers right?

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  2. ok so i started on my wall the other day goin 3 days strong on it and im gettin close to being finished but cant untill i pick subs so i ask for help.. heres what ive come up with. #1 1 solo x 18 #2 4 aq sdc2 15s #3 2 aq hdc3 15s #4 4 fi x 15s #5 4 aq sdc2 12s #6 4 cvx 15s or 12s cant forget what im leaning torwards the most a dual 2 ohm ia dp 21 with one ap3k to a coil... thats the most liked from myself right now any of those are what im deciding amps will either be an aq 3500.1 or 2 ap3000.1 or possible a used sundown 3k or 2k can get either choice at same price so undecided wall can be from 8 to 16+ cubes ported at around 32 hertz help me out guys comment back w…

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  3. Started by Sencheezy,

    TwistedChild420 is selling his PSI LMS ULTRA, I wanted to get you guys opinion on this, and let me know if this is worth 800$? ~86 Pounds, 4" 8 Layer Flatwind Coil,Triple Leads,5 Long Throw Spiders,Direct Connect 8 gauge wire,6" Carbon Fiber dustcap Thanks for your input. I think I would like to get this, but I just want hear other opinions on whether or not this is a good buy for 800?

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  4. Started by rich00,

    I need a pair of inexpensive 5.25 for my doors of my explorer. I am gonna have about 60watts per channel. I dont wanna spend over $70 tbh im pretty broke right. The bostons I bought used were blown so I need some door speakers now. What would you recommend? I dont like harsh tweet want more natural sounding. I have had good luck with boston, old school orion, cdt, and image dynamics.

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  5. Started by TheGreatMonkey,

    I'm looking at getting back in to car audio scene again. I haven't been up to date with it. So I have all my stuff picked out and i'm not sure what comps I wanna go with. They will be powered by a Sundown SAX125.2 or my Kicker ZX350.2. I currently have the Kicker. But id rather keep the amps to the same brand, as my sub amps will be the Sundown SAZ-1500D. For the price of the comps $400, but if they are worth it $500 MAX. They must be a 6.5in comp set.

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  6. Started by MalibuOn22s,

    Opinions wanted I'm looking to build my box between 6-8 cubes I will be running around 3,000 watts RMS to the sub I want to spend between 400-600 $ I am not going for SPL at all, I want pure loudness and lows With that said, I have talked with quite a few people about this decision I need to make within the coming weeks and so far I have a few I am very interested in. 1.DC Audio Level 4 XL 18" 2.Fi Audio BTL N2 18" 3.DD Audio 9500G 18" 4.SSA ZCON 18" All I want are opinions about which I should go with while keeping all of my needs in check Any help is greatly appreciated and right now I'm leaning towards the DD! Check this out as well, sooo sick! 4 15" DDs

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  7. Started by azphat12,

    Hello everyone! Was wondering if people could help me. I currently have the following... 2 12" JL Audio W3v2 2ohm 1 Rockford Fosgate T1000.1BD I built a 3.5 cu/in ported box for them and they sound fine. Problem is the box is the wrong dimensions for the 2008 Civic Si Coupe. My current available space is.. H = 15" W = 37" D = 18" preferably smaller Those are the MAX dimensions that will fit in my trunk. I am not worried about the opening to the truck as I will build the box in the trunk if I have too. What I am wondering is if anyone has a box build that would work for the SA 12's that would work for my Civic. Just need the outside box dimensions and port dimensions …

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  8. Started by 15#ina5#bag,

    im looking to buy a ssa icon 10" and was wondering which coil to get, copper or aluminum?

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  9. Started by An-i-no,

    Alright guys, I'm about to get a whole lot of xmas money with it being my last xmas at home (senior in high school) so I want a really nice front stage. They will be getting no less than 125wrms and mounted in the doors of my explorer with plenty of SDS,. I'll go as high as 400 bucks. I do have a pair of Pre-2008 Hertz HSK-165's in the box that I'll probably throw in the rear (i know, not fair.) and I'm currenty looking at the newest HSK-165's or RE Audio XXX components. I mainly just want you guys to throw some names out there so I can go do some research. Any hands on experience or reviews would be greatly appreciated. My subs will be 2 Sundown SA-12's ported LOW (27-2…

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  10. Started by thebiggmann12,

    ok guys, i messed up my recone pretty bad...i used the 10 minute epoxy...and i guess i didn't mix it right bc its just tacky and still not dry. it has been sitting on my counter for well over 5 hours...what should i do?

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  11. Started by rich00,

    Well just payed for an ordered a FI x 10" I plan to run it sealed off the back two channels of my amp. It set me back a bit more than i wanted but everything i hear about this woofer is really good.

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  12. Started by MalibuOn22s,

    Here is my dilema. The xcons are asking like 8 cubes each...well 6-10. I can realistically only give them 6 each if that. Should I get 2 18" Xcons with a smaller box for them and only 1500 watts each? Or should I got with 1 18" FI BTL? Full powered around 2500-3000 watts in a 8+ Cubic foot box? I will be running a Audiopipe 30001d which I just ordered. And it will give me 3,000 watts at 2 Ohms Bridged So what would you guys do? One stronger 18" in the perfect box with perfect power. Or 2 xcons with a lesser box a power?

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  13. Started by [email protected],

    well i blew a voice coil in a 7 year old power hx2 12 with a brutus 1600d. wondering if i should just buy a new sub or recone this one, also i cant find a recone for it. any advice will be appreciated. thnx in advance

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  14. Started by tuckin-nuts,

    these may be the subs i run when i get to the point i can afford them ... what would sound better ....at the most i have 25 cubes

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  15. Started by DEMO,

    Ok, so assuming I had 2,000 or 2500 watts (1ohm) and a 2.4 CF box 1 12 Xcon Ported or 2 12 Icons Sealed?? Which would be louder? If you need anymore info let me know

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  16. Started by biggie254,

    Hey, Just wondering how long its take to recone xcon d2 12? waited almost 3 weeks

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  17. Started by MalibuOn22s,

    I am so siked first of all! A couple people from REO got me to look into the SSA line and I am very impressed I will be getting 2 of the Xcon 18s and I will be powering them with one Audiopipe AP-3001D. That amp needs a ton of power to put up over 2,000 watts so I plan on getting 2 2400 Kinetiks for the back and maybe a red top under my hood. I drive a 2009 Malibu 4 cylinder soo I'm not quite sure if they even make bigger alternators lol. Hopefully 3 solid batteries will do the trick! Any constructive criticism is welcome Ohh yea and for the build I am walling off my trunk. I still need to have people sick in the back at times so I will probably be putting some type of…

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  18. Started by Whizkid26,

    Ive been lookin at some 6.5 inch subs mainly the jl 6w3 and was wanting to put them in my rear doors of my 2010 lancer DE. I know a decent amount about car audio other than this subject. i need some help on a good way to set up this application. Thank you.

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  19. Any ideas? I was looking at a couple hifonics bxi's but i heard they were just power hungry and not too good.

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  20. Started by TylerBabbitt,

    Will this be heard from far away? I'd be running it at about 1200 watts rms and the box is the custom designed by Fi for the BL 15". Will be placed in sedan

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  21. Started by Tony Nelson,

    Just looking for opinions on these components. I have searched all over and can't really find any reviews. Just checking on here to see if anyone has heard a pair. I'm sure they have decent mid-bass just by looking by the design.

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  22. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ATREND-15LSV-SINGLE-15-SPL-VENTED-SUB-BOX-ENCLOSURE-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem5add78bbd0QQitemZ390262733776QQptZCarQ5fAudioQ5fVideo#ht_3372wt_1166 Any reason why I shouldn't get this? Single 15" SPL vented subwoofer enclosure Designed specifically for SPL - This box will make your sub louder than other enclosures Dimensions in inches: 31" Width x 15.5" Height x 19" Top depth x 19" Bottom Depth Volume per sub: 3 cubic feet Machine precision cut mounting holes 3/4" heavy Dusty Construction Multi layers of high-grade glue ensure long life and no air leaking out High quality spring loaded terminals Dado end panels Heavy duty 51 pound box! Mou…

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  23. Started by orlandoman,

    I am in Orlando and there is a shop that my friend owns and runs and it is called Audio Excellence. Anyways when I was there the other week they had a customer's car and it was an old classic sedan. Anyways it had three 10s sealed and there was a port on the rear deck. When I asked them about it they told me that it eliminates the rattle in the trunk and fires the bass into the cabin. Has anyone know what is the true nature of doing this besides tearing up the rear deck. Thank you Ebrahim

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  24. Started by hatrix,

    I have an old RF punch from sometime in the 90s. I tried googling about a recone but couldn't find anything. The surround is completely gone on the woofer. I don't remember the model number, I'll take some pics of it when I get home. But everything else about the sub is fine. It's a 10 inch and I had two of them in a custom box. The other one has a broken voice coil which I'm not worried about cause it's more work. I'm curious though if anyone knows where i can get a recone for the sub.

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  25. Started by eric78702,

    Okay so I want to get new subs I have 2 memphis C3's right now and looking for something that is loud and clean and you can feel it in your chest my dubget is under $900 and no bigger than 15's please help me having trouble choosing new subs.

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