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Short run sale on the SSA amps. $100 off per amp. Just use the coupon code at check out: "SSAFriendsandFamilyamps" SSA IC150.4: http://store.soundsolutionsaudio.com/products/ssa-ic150-4-600w-4-channel-amplifier.html SSA IC2200.1: http://store.soundsolutionsaudio.com/products/ssa-ic2200-1-2200w-mono-block-amplifier.html Runs through 9/29/17

I ran a pair of 10” DCON’s on an Arc XDi2000 at one ohm, 2.5x their rated power in a bad sealed enclosure. Never hurt them thermally but did cause a little trouble mechanically. The prefab sealed enclosure started to come apart. I honestly feel that if the enclosure hadn’t started to leak they would probably have been just fine. Like I said I never hurt them thermally, the coils still look like new. As a result I started designing a ported enclosure around using them on my SAZ-2000 in my Grand Prix. According to the modeling, with 25hz tuning and an enclosure slightly larger than the maximum recommended size they should handle the power mechanically. By manipulating the enclosure size and tuning I managed to put the drivers’ peak impedance right where the xmax peaks allowing them to not exceed their rated xmax even on 2.5x rated power. Of course it’s all theory and modeling so real world results are going to vary to a point but I plan on trying it out at least. My point is that if everything is good with the voltage, clipping, distortion, etc. I wouldn’t be nearly as worried about thermal damage especially if you’re talking a single 8k on the two subs, you’re only 500 watts over with the ratings and that’s never going to even be noticeable.

The prototype is still running with channels 3&4 @ 2 ohm stereo since the moment it arrived. Not one hiccup or heat issue.

I love how they sound . Hes runnin 2 18s In almost 16 cubes tuned to about 27 Or so On an ampere 9k . Im real Surprised how good It does on the higher notes . Pretty flat response from like 25 to In the 50s . Hes hiting 151 at 35 In his escalade

Damn, I wish I was in the market (and in the money) for a set of new amps, this is a heck of a deal!!

That is because there are a lot of stupid people. The goal of "over powering" is already dubious adding an enclosure change to rationalize it being okay is downright ridiculous. Larger amp = lower gains if you want your stuff to live. Doing something else is absurd.

I think if your not crazy with the volume knob all the time you wont mess the subs up. Most people messing up subs are clipping real bad and a smaller box isnt going to help with that. I would still go with what is recommended for the subs . Friend of mine is running 2 sp4s on 9k with no problems and his enclosure is on the larger side of whats recommended. But has the electrical for the 9k

A little off-topic, but I was searching CSS for their full rangers as I remember them being very good. Apparently CSS has been bought out and the first thing on their new page is explaining that they have to raise prices. Ironic. Anyways, I've read fabulous things about Markaudio full rangers.

Out of all people to not guess what mids you were running, lol. Forgot you said you bought 2 pairs. The main reason for the large format is Fs and power handling. Plus you have a shit load of choices instead of a few, but as Ryan hinted they are nearly as large as a full ranger and aren't blessed with the aim on axis and tune away simplicity.

Honestly, I'd run a full range driver or. . . . How open are you to making new pods? I've used and recommended them MANY times because of their awesome versatility and ease at manipulation, the Bohlender Graebener Neo planars I've used both the Neo3 and Neo8s and damped the rear to tailor them to the needs of each application. The Neo8 is kinda large, but it can dig down to 1200Hz and stay composed all the way through audible range. There's just nothing like planars or ribbons for me, and I try to incorporate them into every install.