Don Ganso

Yeah, I'm going to try to work with a fuse holder that came with my old wiring kit and a 60A fuse that's in it, but I'll see. Question: are in-line fuse holders wire-gauge specific? On the knukonceptz site it just asks for the fuse rating, not the wire gauge.

Have a look at these: power acoustik Hifonics Sound storm <---- NOT soundstream lol SPL <----The company, not the term These are just examples I found on sonicelectronix that I considered. I probably would not have my bud invest in this particular power acoustik, (4 AWG max but there are some that take 1/0), and there are other amps very similar to these shown that are made by the same companies. Point being, if you were looking to spend under $300 on an amp to do 1400 to 1800 watts rms at 2 ohms, what would you pick? Are any of these products reliable? I have heard good and bad things about Hifonics and other maxxsonics products, (love/hate thing I guess), but not much about the other three companies... Input? Other suggestions? Just a clarification: I'm not looking at these EXACT amps, just amps similar to these made by these companies. I am not closed to other ideas; quite the contrary: throw any suggestions you have on the table and we'll all have a sniff of them.

Yeah I scooped up my SAZ-1000D refurb that's on its way from this sale, but the only thing left that puts out the power I'm looking for is the 3500, and both of the available ones are way over budget. Beautiful amps and worth every penny, but ain't got that many pennies...

I don't understand what you are saying... please repost. Are you saying you would use a larger fuse and get an inline fuse holder so that I would not have to use the 12 gauge wire that is part of the fuse holder I have currently?

Here is the tech/how-to link that on here that I will refer to later: Big 3 How-to I did the big 3 today in my car, (see sig for equipment/etc.), and I noticed something odd, (to me). A week or two before I actually did the upgrade, I had checked my voltage with a DMM for shiggles up front and on the amp. 12.5. Today after the upgrade, the voltage was 14.4ish, (moved around a little; no more than a tenth of a volt), front and back on amp. Both readings were taken with the car idling. This is good right? This was supposed to happen? Another question; on the link it says to fuse the alternator to battery positive wire with a fuse the same size as the factory fuse. I have no idea what the factory fuse size is, (it seems to be an impossible spec to find), so I got a 30amp fuse with a holder. Here's the catch: the wire on the fuse holder is 12 gauge. Basically it is about three inches of wire, fuse holder, another three inches. Connect that to the battery on one end and 1/0 gauge on the other and you have the idea; is this o.k? I think because the wire is so short it can carry enough current or whatever, I don't know... Any ideas? Am I all good here? Also, after the big 3, I still have dimming. I never have had dimming headlights, but I have had one green LED around the volume nob on my receiver flash with the bass forever, but I know it is not some weird feature... What's up with this?

So, I need some cheap but fairly reliable power... Any suggestions?

Was watching some youtube vids of some guy putting 750rms on 2 and he was basically destroying his car with them... lol Seriously though, I think you are right, these are a good call. Now, I've heard tell that audiopipe makes an amp that does 1800rms at 2 ohms, but I can't seem to find it... I find 1800 at 1, so am I mistaken? Whats a good amp to give these suckers their rms or at least pretty close? (2 of them, 4 ohm SVC)

Wait for it...

What on earth are you doing to that poor little car? You'll tear it apart! Oh the humanity!

Lets hear more designs!

That is what sets the SSA forum apart. x2 On any other forum after the first comment this would have turned into an idiotic "flame war" thing. Bravo to Impious for providing excellent information and a big round of applause to jay-cee and bigrank916 as well!

PMing you an idea.

Any other suggestions? Throw out any ideas: this does not have to be a multi-sub setup: one big mothalicka will do as well, so long as it is loud, low, and makes tasty jams when called upon.

If he's interested in some, I have two magnets that I would be willing to rebuild and sell dirt cheap. For the MJs? We might talk about this... Thanks for the heads up.

Oh, and before I forget, he/we do not have the money to buy the subs and do a little test; $$$ is tight. In an optimal enclosure and both on RMS power, which would, if you HAD to guess, bring the pain but still be musical, ( which would do it better?)?

Not to hate on Mach 5; I've heard nothing but good things; but the MJs just don't look that "beefy." Now, I know you shouldn't judge a book by it's cover, but they just look... I don't know what I'm saying. Basically, can they do what they came to do? The price is excellent IMO, so how do they stack up to the audioques?

Talk to shizzzon or one of the custom fabricators on here; they, (at least shizzzon will), make you a design for free.

Yes... so plenty of space. Enough for just about anything; only thing putting a stopper on size will be the price.

MJs? Who makes those, Memphis?

What size are the subs and what options?

Well at least you found the nice one, or she found you... Seriously, give her mad props for that, she probably gave one of the best Christmas presents I've ever heard of.

SAE-1200D still available

Yeah and the guy with one quarter has less money than the guy with two dimes... Build a good setup and one 10 can hit some crazy numbers...

Friend needs system. Approx. $450 to spend on sub(s) and amp(s) Goals: Loud daily, but is not concerned about front stage, just wants lots of bass Vehicle: 1998 Chevy Venture, (will remove back row if need be to fit box depending on setup) Electrical: Stock except for big 3 I have thought about a couple different options, and was wondering who, if anyone, has had experience with the Audioque SD2.5 subs... Can get 2 15s for $280 and then an AQ-1200D for power... Open to any and all suggestions. Need more info? Let me know.

Everyone here gets use for what they pay for, they just like to use their equipment different ways. So your stock system doesn't have enough bass; you get a sub. That doesn't mean you have to use said sub to try and demolish all of the standing structures around you. Besides, by keeping music at a reasonable volume you save money on hearing aids.